Dianne Bates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dianne Bates (Sidney, Nebraska), who passed away on April 30, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dianne Bates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Riley Bates and Marilu Constance Bates (Baines); and her sister Marilyn Denise "Deni" Sherman. She is survived by: her children, Gina Layne Christensen (Eric), John Joshua Hanley, Crystal Lynn Hanley, Jacob Allen Hanley and Carl Lee Taylor; her grandchildren, Riley, Austin, Norah, Matthew, Korbin, Kaleb and Karsen; her pet Runner; and her siblings, William "Bill" Bates (Susan), Danielle "Dani" Brown (Dan) and Michael "Mike" Bates. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.
Dianne and her family would like to express our sincerest gratitude to Cheyanne Meade and Heather Rios, who despite the unavailability of hospice due to the COVID 19 pandemic, came to Dianne's home each day and provided nursing care and companionship to make sure that she was well cared for.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Dumb Friends League.
