Michael Bates Obituary

Name: Celebration of life
Start: 2022-09-30T16:00:00
End: 2022-09-30T16:00:00
Location: Wiggins High School

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Michael Bates of Wiggins, Colorado, born in Sheridan, Wyoming, who passed away at the age of 72, on September 7, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael Bates to show support.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Sherry Robertson, Skeeter and Bobby Bates; and his father-in-law Lawrence McIntyre. He is survived by: his wife Pat; his daughters, Jennifer Finn (Ashley Gill) of Colorado Springs, Stephanie Bates (Demetrius Dixon) of Lochbuie, Melanie Torres (Miguel) of Colorado Springs and Hilary Kyte (Jeremy) of Wiggins; his grandchildren, Blake Finn (Ashlie Wycoff), Kaleigh Bates (Melvin Weseman), Nikolaus Finn, Kirsten Kyte, Tristan Kyte, Vanessa Torres, Josilyn Kyte, Gabriel Torres, Emersyn Kyte and Kassidee Dixon; his great grandchild Mason Weseman; his sisters, Patricia Mueller and Angela O'Brien; his nieces and nephews, Jay Ekis, Charlie Ekis, Erin Steigelman, Tracy Mendoza, Anna O'Brien, Frankie O'Brien and Bubba O'Brien; his mother-in-law Joan McIntyre; his daughter Shana Anderson; and his granddaughter Andrea Anderson. He is also survived by numerous cousins, great nieces, and great nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Michael Bates Memorial Scholarship fund at High Plains Bank in Wiggins, CO.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heer Mortuaries & Crematory

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September 29, 2022

Ava Endahl wrote a sympathy message

“We are so sorry to hear the news of Mike’s passing. He has done my taxes since 1983 and recently started completing my husband’s as well. He was a kind and very professional man. Please accept our condolences for your family’s loss and God Bless You. Ava Katherine and Lyle Endahl”