Bernard Raymond Bates Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 30, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Bernard Raymond Bates (Moorhead, Minnesota), born in Wahpeton, North Dakota. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bernard Raymond Bates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bertrum Bates and Marcella Bates (Schmidt); his great grandchild Ava Marcella Bates; his brothers, Sylvester and Charlie Bates; his nephew Greg Bates; and his niece Kim Bates.
He is survived by: his wife Rose of Fargo; his children, Crissy Bates of Eureka, NV, Cathy Bates of Flom, MN, Bernard Bates (Beth) of Fargo and Eugene Bates (Jenna) of Fargo; his grandchildren, Amber, Natalie, Matthew, Allie, Anna, Evan and Kaia; his great grandchildren, Christopher Freier, Cienna Freier, Carter Bates and Rayna James; and his sisters, Maxine Boehing (Duane) of Fargo and Delores Bates (HT) of Vergas, MN.
