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Melvin R. Bates

Birth	:	8 Dec 1924 Manhattan, Gallatin County, Montana, USA
Death	:	13 Apr 2017 Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Reservation Community Memorial Park, Wapato, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.4484291, -120.5375519
Description	:	Melvin R. Bates passed peacefully and into the presence of the Lord in the early morning hours of April 13, 2017 at Cottage in the Meadow after a long illness. Melvin was born in Manhattan, MT on December 8, 1924. He is survived by his brother Harley Bates, children: Judy Moore (Howard), David Bates (Vicki), Stephen Bates (Ruthie), Winnie Head (Pam), Virginia Fahey (Bill), Kenny Wilmoth, Chuck Wilmoth, Melvin Wilmoth, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is one of the “Greatest Generation,” who enlisted in the US Army after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. During WWII he was... Read More	Melvin R. Bates passed peacefully and into the presence of the Lord in the early morning hours of April 13, 2017 at Cottage in the Meadow after a long illness. Melvin was born in Manhattan, MT on December 8, 1924. He is survived by his brother Harley Bates, children: Judy Moore (Howard), David Bates (Vicki), Stephen Bates (Ruthie), Winnie Head (Pam), Virginia Fahey (Bill), Kenny Wilmoth, Chuck Wilmoth, Melvin Wilmoth, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is one of the “Greatest Generation,” who enlisted in the US Army after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. During WWII he was wounded in action (for which he was awarded the Purple Heart) and also was captured and became a prisoner of war. The family wishes to thank the volunteers and staff at Cottage in the Meadow for their compassion, understanding and professional and loving support to our Dad. Viewing will be held at Langevin El Paraiso Funeral Home, Yakima, WA on Monday, April 17th from 4-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 1:00 pm with full military honors following at the Wapato Reservation Cemetery Memorial Park, Wapato, WA. To celebrate the life of Melvin and share a memory visit www.lepfuneralhome.com. Yakima Herald Republic, Yakima, WA April 14, 2017 ****** 1940 Census: Ralph Bates 43 Bessie Bates 41 Ralph Robert Bates 19 Marvin F Bates 17 Melvin R Bates 15 Harland Bates 14 Dorothy Bates 11 Joe Ann Bates 6 Ronald J Bates 5 Rose Lee Bates 3 **** 1930 Census Ralph E Bates 33 Bessie P Bates 31 Geraldine E Bates 12 Dudley A Bates 11 R Robert Bates 9 Marvin F Bates 7 Melvin R Bates 5 Harland R Bates 4 Dorothy M Bates 1 ***** ANCESTRY - Family Tree: Geraldine Ellsworth Bates 1917–2006 Dudley Alexander Bates 1918–1983 Ralph Robert (Bob) Bates 1920–1994 Marvin Francis Bates 1922–1946 Dorothy Mae Bates 1928–1998 JoAnn Bates 1933–2008 Ronald J Bates 1935–2015 Rosalee Bates 1937–2006

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Melvin R. Bates's memorial is located at: Reservation Community Memorial Park, Wapato, Yakima County, USA.
When did Melvin R. Bates death?
Melvin R. Bates death on 13 Apr 2017 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Melvin R. Bates's memorial?
Latitude: 46.4484291
Longitude: -120.5375519

Family Members:

Parent

Ralph Ellsworth Bates

(1896 - 1973)

Bessie Pearl Pitman Bates

(1898 - 1992)

Siblings

Geraldine E Bates Parent

(1917 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Wapato, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4484291, -120.5375519

2. Union Gap Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5209084, -120.4850998

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Coordinate: 46.5578003, -120.4697037

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14. St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3764000, -120.7391968

15. West Hills Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 46.5819016, -120.6647034

16. Holy Rosary Cemetery
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17. Elmwood Cemetery
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18. Holland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3256660, -120.7206900

22. Zillah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.4055202, -120.2726072

23. McCoy Cemetery
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24. Nelson Pioneer Cemetery
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