Fred L. Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Fred L. Bates of Evanston, Illinois, who passed away on May 25, 2024 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Fred L. Bates to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Fred L. farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Fred L. is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his sister Barbara Pierce. He is survived by: his wife Margery "Mudge" Bates; his sons, Scott Bates (Julie Bowman) and Todd Bates; and his grandchildren, Camille and Evan Bates.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Fred's memory may be made to The Salvation Army, 5040 N. Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL, 60630.
