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Val Bateman Obituary

1942 ~ 2017
Val passed away peacefully surrounded by his adoring family in St. George after a valiant 17-year fight against cancer.
Born to Bertha Selma Bergquist and John Leland Bateman, Val graduated from South Cache High School, Utah State University, Chapman University and Baylor University.
Val married the love of his life, Bonnie Joyce Tidwell in the Logan LDS Temple on 14 August 1964. They filled their 53 years of marriage together with love, family and adventures.
Val had a 21-year Air Force career as a Hospital Administrator that included assignments in many parts of the world. He worked for the Dept. of Health and the Utah Medical Assoc.
Val was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings and honored the priesthood throughout his life by blessing those around him through his righteous example of love and service.
Survived by his loving wife, Bonnie, and their children, David (Robert), Amy Cox (Jordan), Wendy Woodland (Scot), Holly Little (Chad) and Brian, 15 grandchildren, 2 great grandsons and his sister, Ann Day. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ted.
Viewing and funeral services will be held 15 November, at Larkin Mortuary located at 2350 E. 1300 S. in SLC. Family and friends are welcome to visit starting at 9:45 with funeral services starting at 11:00. Interment will follow the service. The family wishes to express appreciation to many doctors and nurses that have helped to extend Val's life, especially Dr. LeGrand Belnap and Dr. Lincoln Nadauld.

Published by Deseret News on Nov. 12, 2017.
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Val was a Captain and my squadron commander at Phu Cat Air Base, Vietnam in 1970. I was a young airman on my first AF assignment and he was a great mentor for me.

Ron Pearson

Served In Military Together

December 23, 2020

Saddened to learn of your loss.

Tommy Player

March 8, 2018

Val Bateman was one of my best friends on this planet. He and I spent a lot of time traveling together on behalf of the Utah Medical Association. I could not ask for a better traveling companion, except for his adventurous dining habits, where he would get me to eat oysters and other exotic foods.

Val showed amazing courage in face of health problems in the past several years. He faced challenges that would have destroyed most people, but he persevered without complaint, and inspired all all of us who knew what he was going through.

We will miss Val and his calming influence towards all who knew him. We wish for the best for Bonnie and her wonderful family.

William Hamilton, MD Past President UMA

January 4, 2018

Bonnie, You and the family have had a great loss as have we all. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I just found out, otherwise I would have been with you all at the funeral. I remember the UMA HOD that was Val's last one up at Zermat and I gave him thr"Missing Man" photo signed by most of the pass presidents of UMA that he guided thru our tenures. None of us could have done it without him. Even tho we know he is in a better place he will be greatly missed by all . Jim Fowler

James Fowler

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November 21, 2017

I'm so sorry to learn of Val's passing. I'm the Executive Director of HealthInsight and knew him from our work together. I last saw him about 6 weeks ago. He was a fine man that I'm very pleased to have known. My condolences to his family and friends. Deborah Huber

November 20, 2017

Dear Bonnie B.
We are so sorry to hear about Val. He has been a fighter for so long - with your help. I think of you about every day when I pass the Church where you had your wedding reception.
Anxious to see you on Wednesday. Love,
Annette

November 13, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you on Val's passing. I knew him through his work with the medical association and enjoyed working with him and golfing with him and learning from him. My the Lord bless you with HIs peace and understanding at this tender time.

Dave Gessel

November 12, 2017

So sorry to hear of Val's passing. I worked with him at UMA for many years and considered him a good friend. My condolences to Bonnie & his family. I lost my husband 6 years ago and understand their feelings of loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Love, Linda K. Brown, Salt Lake City.

November 12, 2017

What a pleasure to have met your sweet husband/father- and a privilege to have associated with such amazing family. Sending heartfelt condolences- and thinking of you all. Sincerely- Sallikae RN

Salli Kae

November 11, 2017

Dear Bonnie,
We are saddened to hear of Val's passing. You and Val have enriched our lives by knowing you! We have loved you both as next door neighbors and friends. Our prayer is for peace and comfort to be with you and your family.
Love,
Randy and Susan Lindberg

Susan Lindberg

November 11, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of your loved and deepest condolences are extended to you. Something that's helped me through the death of loved ones is to reflect on 1 Corinthians 15:26.

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