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Gerald G. Bates
Born: 3/1/1911
Died: 10/18/2010
Age: 99
Community: Traverse City, MI
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Gerald "Jerry" Bates
Died Monday, October 18, 2010
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Traverse City - Gerald Godfrey Bates, 99, passed away peacefully October 18, 2010 at Munson Medical Center with his
family by his side.
Born March 1, 1911 in Almira Township, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Athalinda (Fewins) Bates and was a life long resident of Benzie and Grand Traverse Counties. He graduated from Honor High School in 1930 and attended the school's latest reunion, his 80th, in September 2010.
A proud veteran, Gerald served his country as a Tec Sergeant with the United States Army in World War II. Upon discharge he worked a period of time as a farmer at the Traverse City State Hospital.
On September 21, 1946, he married the former IvaBelle Kevwitch at First Congregational Church with Dr. Howard Towne officiating.
Gerald was a longtime devoted farmer in Long Lake Township, retiring to their home on Long Lake in 1991. He served as a trustee on the Board of Long Lake Township from 1974-1980, was Co-Author of the Long Lake Township's first Master Plan in 1977, served on the Board of Review for 6 years and was honored as The Citizen of the Year in 1990. He also served a number of years on the Soil Conservation District Board for the area, and was a long time member of the Farm Bureau. Gerald was a life member of the Eagles, a member of First Congregational Church, the American Legion Post 35, The Traverse City Golf and Country Club, the Almira Township Historical Society and the Great Lakes John Deere Two Cylinder Club. Jerry was a well respected, strong, but humble community representative. He enjoyed playing euchre and was an avid reader.
He will be greatly missed by his devoted family and fondly remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews.
Gerald is survived by his wife of 64 years, Iva, sisters, Harriet Gauthier of Cedar and Jean Skipski of Traverse City, along with many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Gerald was precededed in death by his brothers, Fred, Douglas, Richard, Murray and James.
Visitation will take place on Friday, Oct. 22 from 2 - 4 and 6-8 p.m. at The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 at First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Rd., Traverse City, with Dr. David Walls officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Long Lake Township.
In remembrance of Gerald, memorials may be directed to First Congregational Church or the charity of your choice.
Please share your memories and thoughts of Gerald with his family at his online guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
The family is being served by The Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Service. |
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| Visitation |
| Date: 10/22/2010 at 2:00 PM |
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| Funeral Service |
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10/23/2010 |
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1:00 PM |
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First Congregational Church
6105 Center Road
Traverse City, MI 49686Get a Map to this location...
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| Official: |
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The Rev. Dr. David Walls |
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