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Donald Lee “Don Gator” Bates

Birth	:	9 Jan 1950 Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Jun 2013 Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6293983, -92.9441986
Inscription	:	SGT US ARMY VIETNAM
Description	:	Donald "Gator" Bates, age 63 of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville. He was born January 9, 1950 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Litel Joseph and Doris Marion(Conger)Bates. Don was raised in Cincinnati and graduated from Centerville High School with the Class of 1968. Following high school graduation, he attended and graduated from Indian Hills Community College(Centerville Community College)with an associate's degree. Don continued his college academic career at Iowa State University until his decision to enlist in the United Sates Army in July of 1969 to be with his twin... Read More	Donald "Gator" Bates, age 63 of Centerville, Iowa, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville. He was born January 9, 1950 in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Litel Joseph and Doris Marion(Conger)Bates. Don was raised in Cincinnati and graduated from Centerville High School with the Class of 1968. Following high school graduation, he attended and graduated from Indian Hills Community College(Centerville Community College)with an associate's degree. Don continued his college academic career at Iowa State University until his decision to enlist in the United Sates Army in July of 1969 to be with his twin brother Ronnie, who was drafted, in order for the twins to serve together. His military career included two tours in Vietnam from 1969-71. Don's courage to serve his country faithfully resulted in numerous military honors, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Combat Infantryman Medal, a Bronze Star Medal, and the Air Medal. Following Vietnam and the conclusion to his military career, Don worked in construction in Des Moines, Iowa. He would later relocate back to his hometown of Centerville in the late 1970s. It was during this period of time that Don and fellow bikers started the Guardians Motorcycle Club. Don was a member of the Guardians M.C. throughout the 1970s. On June 17, 1984 Don married Sandy Summers at the reservoir in Centerville and to this union, two children were born, Eric and Brenda. Don and Sandy would later divorce. In the late 1990s Don became a proud member of the Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club and had maintained his membership to the present day. He was also a member of the DAV(Disabled American Veterans Club). His greatest passion in life was his love of Harley Davidson Motorcycles. More importantly, his greatest love in life was his children, Eric and Brenda, and his granddaughter, Aubriana. Don is survived by his children Eric Bates(Shashana Ownbey)and Brenda Bates(Chris Regenwether)all of Centerville, Iowa; a granddaughter Aubriana Regenwether of Centerville, Iowa; his fiance Ann Merrill of Centerville, Iowa; two sisters, Judi(Larry)Hiatt of Centerville, Iowa and Linda(Bill)Henderson of Centerville, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Neil, Litel Jr., Richard, and twin brother Ronald. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Wednesday morning, July 3, 2013 at Lange Funeral Home and Crematory, Centerville with Pastor Eric Hoover officiating. Visitation will be from 9-11 am Wednesday morning before the funeral service at Lange Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Iowa with Military Rites. A memroial has been established to "Help for the Homeless" Vets, VA Medical Center.

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Donald Lee “Don Gator” Bates's memorial is located at: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA.
When did Donald Lee “Don Gator” Bates death?
Donald Lee “Don Gator” Bates death on 28 Jun 2013 in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.6293983
Longitude: -92.9441986

Family Members:

Parent

Litel Joseph “Bucky” Bates Sr.

(1906 - 1989)

Doris Marion Conger Bates

(1916 - 1956)

Siblings

Litel Joseph Bates Jr.

(1935 - 1999)

Richard Keith Bates

(1941 - 1991)

Judi Bates Hiatt

(1948 - 2016)

Ronald (Ronnie) D. Bates

(1950 - 2010)

Neil Edward Bates

(1930 - 1970)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6293983, -92.9441986

2. White Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6333008, -92.9633026

3. Evergreen Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6375008, -92.9238968

4. Baker Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6027933, -92.9307576

5. Morrison Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6310000, -92.8940000

6. Adamson Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6661243, -92.9585356

7. Hibbsville Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6599998, -92.9869003

8. Motto Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6744003, -92.9353027

9. Bozwell Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5980988, -92.8955994

10. Farmer Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6767006, -92.9963989

11. Livingston Cemetery
Cincinnati, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6230698, -93.0315399

12. Porter Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6744537, -92.8780746

13. Numa Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6931000, -92.9757996

14. Livengood Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7030983, -92.9449997

15. Hism Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6600000, -92.8520000

16. Miller Cemetery
Numa, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6817017, -93.0183029

17. Mendota Cemetery
Mendota, Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5614014, -92.8942032

18. Friendship Cemetery
Mendota, Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5744019, -92.8656006

19. Exline Cemetery
Exline, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6490000, -92.8380000

20. Thomasson Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7100000, -92.9010000

21. Lupton Cemetery
Unionville, Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5532847, -93.0303647

22. Appanoose County Farm Cemetery
Centerville, Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333450, -92.9502010

23. Shoney Cemetery
Putnam County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5816994, -92.8217010

24. Felkner Cemetery
Appanoose County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7386017, -92.9730988