Orvin Verl Bates, Sr., 77, longtime resident of Idaho Falls, died December 3, 2001, at Pleasant Grove, Utah. He was born April 2, 1924, at Rigby, to Ormus Vernal Bates and Inez Erma Brown. He grew up in the Rigby area and served as an MP and medic in the Army during World War II.
He married Reta Lucille Summers November 7, 1942, at Woodville. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where he worked as a clerk for Union Pacific Railroad. He also worked as an independent home roofer.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many different capacities. He enjoyed his grandchildren, camping, and fishing; his loving heart and good nature will be missed by all who knew him.
Surviving 3 Children: Daryl [Janet] Bates, Pleasant Grove, UT; Kathy [Lynn] Woodvine, Bothell, WA; and Gayla [Lance] Harpel, Silverdale, WA. Brother: Arlen Duane Bates, Idaho Falls, and 10 Grandchildren.
He was preceded by his wife and his son Orvin Verl Bates, Jr. Funeral Services held December 7, 2001, at Idaho Falls 4th Ward, Bishop Larry Wilson officiating.
He married Reta Lucille Summers November 7, 1942, at Woodville. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where he worked as a clerk for Union Pacific Railroad. He also worked as an independent home roofer.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many different capacities. He enjoyed his grandchildren, camping, and fishing; his loving heart and good nature will be missed by all who knew him.
Surviving 3 Children: Daryl [Janet] Bates, Pleasant Grove, UT; Kathy [Lynn] Woodvine, Bothell, WA; and Gayla [Lance] Harpel, Silverdale, WA. Brother: Arlen Duane Bates, Idaho Falls, and 10 Grandchildren.
He was preceded by his wife and his son Orvin Verl Bates, Jr. Funeral Services held December 7, 2001, at Idaho Falls 4th Ward, Bishop Larry Wilson officiating.
Orvin Verl Bates, Sr., 77, longtime resident of Idaho Falls, died December 3, 2001, at Pleasant Grove, Utah. He was born April 2, 1924, at Rigby, to Ormus Vernal Bates and Inez Erma Brown. He grew up in the Rigby area and served as an MP and medic in the Army during World War II.
He married Reta Lucille Summers November 7, 1942, at Woodville. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where he worked as a clerk for Union Pacific Railroad. He also worked as an independent home roofer.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many different capacities. He enjoyed his grandchildren, camping, and fishing; his loving heart and good nature will be missed by all who knew him.
Surviving 3 Children: Daryl [Janet] Bates, Pleasant Grove, UT; Kathy [Lynn] Woodvine, Bothell, WA; and Gayla [Lance] Harpel, Silverdale, WA. Brother: Arlen Duane Bates, Idaho Falls, and 10 Grandchildren.
He was preceded by his wife and his son Orvin Verl Bates, Jr. Funeral Services held December 7, 2001, at Idaho Falls 4th Ward, Bishop Larry Wilson officiating.
He married Reta Lucille Summers November 7, 1942, at Woodville. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where he worked as a clerk for Union Pacific Railroad. He also worked as an independent home roofer.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many different capacities. He enjoyed his grandchildren, camping, and fishing; his loving heart and good nature will be missed by all who knew him.
Surviving 3 Children: Daryl [Janet] Bates, Pleasant Grove, UT; Kathy [Lynn] Woodvine, Bothell, WA; and Gayla [Lance] Harpel, Silverdale, WA. Brother: Arlen Duane Bates, Idaho Falls, and 10 Grandchildren.
He was preceded by his wife and his son Orvin Verl Bates, Jr. Funeral Services held December 7, 2001, at Idaho Falls 4th Ward, Bishop Larry Wilson officiating.
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