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Arthur D. “Art” Bates

Birth	:	29 Jan 1930 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Feb 2008 Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1441994, -95.1671982
Inscription	:	Parents of Susan, Dan, Gina, Mary, Bob, Jeff, Mike
Description	:	* IN LOVING MEMORY OF * Arthur "Art" D. Bates was born Wednesday; January 29, 1930 in Omaha; Douglas County, Nebraska. He was the son of: Clifford and Freda (Lindsay) Bates. His childhood was spent in Council Bluffs, IA, where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1948. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in June of 1948 and served until his honorable discharge in 1952. He then returned to Council Bluffs, where he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. He joined the Iowa State Patrol in June of 1953. He was assigned to Post 1 in Des... Read More	* IN LOVING MEMORY OF * Arthur "Art" D. Bates was born Wednesday; January 29, 1930 in Omaha; Douglas County, Nebraska. He was the son of: Clifford and Freda (Lindsay) Bates. His childhood was spent in Council Bluffs, IA, where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1948. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in June of 1948 and served until his honorable discharge in 1952. He then returned to Council Bluffs, where he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. He joined the Iowa State Patrol in June of 1953. He was assigned to Post 1 in Des Moines and resided in Marshalltown. Art married Mary Alice Lang on Saturday; April 24, 1954 at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Marshalltown; Marshall County, Iowa. In 1969, he was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to Spencer; Clay County, Iowa where he served until his retirement in July of 1991 after 38 years of service. Highlighting his years were providing security for the 1959 visit of Nikita Kruschev. He was selected as chief photographer of the patrol for the Papal visit of Pope John Paul II on October 4, 1979. One of his most difficult times was when he assisted with the aftermath of the crash of Flight 232 near Sioux City; Woodbury County, Iowa. Art enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, photography and loved spending time with his family. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer, Iowa and was a 50-year member of the Knights of Columbus. Arthur "Art" D. Bates, age 78, passed away on Thursday; February 28, 2008 at St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer, Iowa following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. Those left to mourn his passing are: His seven children: Susan Bates of Spencer, Iowa. Daniel (Connie) Bates of Spencer, Iowa. Regina (Jerry) Huber of Spencer, Iowa. Mary (Joe) Ostrihonsky of Sioux City; Woodbury County, Iowa. Robert (Kim) Bates of Spencer, Iowa. Jeff (Julie) Bates of Morton; Tazewell County, Illinois and Michael Bates of Spencer, Iowa. His fifteen grandchildren. His brother: George (Pat) Bates. His two sisters: Joyce Fox and Jo (Merle) Joslin all of Council Bluffs; Pottawattamie County, Iowa. His nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 51 years: Mary Alice, on Friday; November 18, 2005. May they rest in peace. Visitation will be from: 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with the family being present from: 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. also there will be a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday; March 2, 2008 at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at: 10:30 a.m. on Monday; March 3, 2008 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spencer, Iowa. Father Brent Lingle and Father Roger Linnan will officiate. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Spencer, Iowa. For condolences, please visit the funeral home's website. WARNER FUNERAL HOME is caring for the family and the arrangements. 225 West 3rd Street Spencer, Iowa 51301 USA PHONE: (712) 262-3640 FAX: (712) 262-1618 EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: http://www.warnerfuneralhome.com/default.asp

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Arthur D. “Art” Bates's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA.
When did Arthur D. “Art” Bates death?
Arthur D. “Art” Bates death on 28 Feb 2008 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.1441994
Longitude: -95.1671982

Family Members:

Parent

Clifford G. Bates

(1907 - 1975)

Freda I. Lindsay Bates

(1907 - 1993)

Spouse

Mary Alice Lang Bates

(1928 - 2005)

Siblings

George C Bates

(1928 - 2008)

Joyce M. Bates Fox

(1932 - 2012)

Josephine A. Bates Joslin

(1935 - 2021)

Flowers:

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