Kathleen Proctor Gates 79, of Duluth, passed away on Saturday September 17, 2022. She was born on July 21, 1943, to George and Jean Gates. Kathy received her master’s degree from the University of Nebraska. She worked at the University of Minnesota Mankato before opening and becoming a partner in the Human Effectiveness Institute. In 1983, she opened the Center for Psychological Health with Katherine Speare. Kathy moved to Wascott, WI in 1987 and continued her psychology practice in Duluth until 2000 when she opened the Railway Expresso Coffee Shop and the Black Iris Art Gallery in Spooner. Kathy was an active church member at both Christ the King and Messiah Lutheran Churches in Mankato and at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Duluth. Full of love and expression, she is known as a leader, advocate, mentor and a great friend, impacting so many lives. She was passionate about nature in every way, and captured its beauty and essence through her photography. Kathy was a performer. She loved