Suzanne Eileen Dunn Bates died Monday April 19, 2010 surrounded by family and friends. Susie was born June 12, 1929 in Los Angeles. She moved with her husband Richard "Dick" Bates to Manhattan Beach in 1950. She was a mother, girl scout leader, PTA officer and on the board of Little League.She is probably best known as Susie of Banners Stationary. She loved dancing, the "ponies" and most intensely her family. Her smile will be missed. Services will be at Rice Mortuary, 5310 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, California at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. A gathering will be held afterwards on site. For information call 310-792-7599 or 805- 801- 0789.
