Dean Bates Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dean Bates of Chesaning, Michigan, born in Owosso, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 78, on June 12, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dean Bates to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Franklin Dewey and Irene Bates (Griffus); his wife Shirley J. Reeves; his son Michael Bates (Dana); his grandchildren, Mitchell Bates (Char), Abby Bates (Josh Duffy) and Matthew Bates (Emily Duranso); his son Patrick Bates (Tonya); his grandsons, Eric and Tyler Bates; his siblings, Judy Willson, Cheryl Sutter (Larry), Roger Bates, Randy Bates and Kevin Bates (Sheila); his siblings-in-law, Gloria Bates (Walser), Phillis Bates and Randy Burt; his siblings, Frank, Maurice "Moose" Bates, Karen Jill Bates and Dawn Bates Burt; and his parents-in-law, John and Jean Schlaack. He was also cherished by nieces and nephews; and other family and friends.