Ronald Bates

RON BATES Click here to view a video of Ron's life EVANSTON, WY -- Ronald Alfred “Ron” Bates, 53, of Fort Bridger, Wyoming, died November 24, 2007, in Evanston, Wyoming of injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born December 4, 1954, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Alfred Reed Bates and Marjorie Christiana Freeman Bates. He attended O.E. Bell Jr. High and Skyline High Schools. He married Sheri Lynn Fanning in Idaho Falls. They were later divorced. He moved to Fort Bridger, Wyoming, in 1994 to raise his sons, who were the joy of his life. He worked as a mechanic for Snake River Equipment, owned and operated his own mechanic shop and also worked in various construction trades throughout Idaho and Wyoming. He played the drums with bands in Idaho and Wyoming. Survivors include: Son: George Bates, Fort Bridger, WY Son: Christopher Bates, Fort Bridger, WY Brother: Kenneth (Haddie) Bates, Fayetteville, NC Brother: Don (Frances) Fedder, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Dennis (Sue Clark) Bates, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: LaRae (Richard) Brinda, Bloomington, MN Sister: Sandra Bates, Idaho Falls, ID He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Berry Kent Bates, Dougy Bates, Bobby Bates and Roger Bates. The family will visit with friends Thursday night from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Aaron Lamb My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ron. He was a good man and a good friend., He will truly be missed . Larae Brinda Rbrinda@comcast.net Ron will be missed by all of his family -- who loved him verey much! By his sister, Larae, most of all. We love you. Heidi Smith I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless your Family Dolores Dannehl peoatz@sbcglobal.net I am so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you in your time of need. Ronnie was always very good to me, but it gives me comfort to know that he is home with Uncle Reed, Aunt Margie, and his borothers. Rick, Beth, Riley, Kyle, and Erin Watson George and Family, We are very sorry for your loss, he was a good man who will be missed. Sincerely yours, The Watson Family Julie Jones juljuebug@yahoo.com My deepset sympathy. Kenny Bartlett Carry on Mate we'll take it from here. Eldon and Bettie Tripp Our deepests sympathy goes out to the family. We all will miss Ron. Kerrie Gelhar Uncle Ronny, I'm sure your presence and talents will be missed. I wish I had gotten the chance to see and talk with you again but I will forever remember you long red hair and bearded face! Your Niece . . . Kerrie Rae Lynn lynnepoo5969@yahoo.com My heart goes out to our boys George n Christopher Bates. Ronny will always be in my heart . Allison Christensen Pretty_pictures@msn.com Ron was my birth father. Due to life's circumstances I only met him once. I am so glad I had that opportunity. I am so sad to hear he has passed on before I was able to know him better. My deepest sympathy to his family. Goodbye Ron. As James Taylor said: I always thought that I’d see you baby, one more time again. Still love ya, D