Richard Bates
April 2, 1937 ~ April 22, 2020
Born April 2, 1937 to William and Dorothy Bates in Weeping Water Nebraska.
Married Judy Olson on October 12, 1957.
Survived by:
Wife Judy Bates
Richard Scott Bates, wife Linda
Kenneth James Bates, wife Rebecca
Kevin Bates, wife Fontella
Cliff Bates
Brian Bates
Brother, Pete Bates, wife Trudy
Richard and Judy had 14 grandchildren and numerous great-granchildren
Dick, as he was known to family and friends was educated in Nebraska and moved to Colorado in 1960. He worked on the railroad, delivered milk, and eventually retired from the United States Postal Service with more than 30 years of service.
Dick will be missed by a lot of people…He was very well liked and loved. RIP Dick!