Preceded in death by parents, Coyd and Dorothy Bates; sister, Marge Hayes. Survived by wife of 50 years, Jeanne; daughters, Marisa (Tim) Lenear and Julie (Maurice) Champoux; 2 brothers; 3 sisters; grandchildren, Trevor, Eric, Nicci, Garron and Ryan; many family and friends. MEMORIAL SERVICE Friday, June 10th, 10am at Celebration Covenant Church, 16868 Giles Rd. VISITATION Thursday from 6-8pm at Church.
