Albert Lee Bates

1945 - 2015

Albert Lee Bates obituary, 1945-2015, Arlington, WA

BORN

1945

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Weller Funeral Home

327 North MacLeod Ave

Arlington, Washington

Albert Bates Obituary

Albert Lee Bates

On Wednesday, November 17th, Albert Lee Bates, 69, lost his battle with cancer and passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones. There will be a funeral service at Weller Funeral Home, 327 N. MacLeod Avenue, Arlington, on November 25, 2015. The viewing starts at 9:30am, and the service at 1:30pm. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Noah Animal Shelter (360) 629-7055 or Providence Hospice (425) 261-4777.

Published by The Seattle Times on Nov. 22, 2015.
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Our deepest sympathy to the family of Al. We knew how much he loved his family by reading Facebook posts! We also knew by visiting him at our family reunion in Minnesota a few years back how much he loved the Lord Jesus! Our prayers are with you all. God bless!

Cindy Burgess

November 28, 2015

I first met Al and Bridgett through the coffee stand when I was just in high school. We saw each other often talked about life and then figured out that he worked with my grandpa at Boeing in Renton. He would alway be giving me advise on life and filling me in on politic and such! After Bridgett passed I saw Al a lot at the coffee stand. I tried to keep his spirits up and tell him that someday this would get easier and that he would see her again. He is such a strong man with a heart of Gold. Once I was enrolled in beauty school and then graduated I was now his hair stylist. I got to know Shelby his grand daughter who he adored and also son Kurt and wife Catrina by Al telling them to come to my salon. He would always drop off the most beautiful roses he grew in his yard at home. It was always nice to get roses from him they were the best smelling roses I have ever smelt. I will miss that dearly. Few years later my brother died and Al was there for me telling me that I would make it and that I would to see him again. I am very thankful that I had Al as a friend in my life he was family and I'll never forget that. You are truly missed and loved by so many people. I'm thankful that I got to see you and say hello to you the day your new journey started. I will miss you forever and you will have a place in my heart. Your are now free of any pain and you are with your lovely wife now. Tell my brother hi for me . Love you Al
Your Coffee Girl:)

Shelby Wiseman

November 24, 2015

Uncle Al has always been a part of my life from childhood into my adult life. I will miss him very much! I am very grateful to have had an uncle who loved and took so much pride in me and my sons. My heart breaks for my cousins Jason And Kurt. My you both find some peace during this time of loss and know I'm always here for you both.

Bfrigitte Scott

November 24, 2015

So sorry for your loss.. keeping you and your family in my prayers

Judy Mosser

November 24, 2015

God bless you Jason and family !! From Jeff Lewis and your friends and co-workers at superfloors!!!

November 23, 2015

Jason and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
You are in my thoughts.

Kelly Kruml

November 23, 2015

The Bates Family, We are deeply saddened with the loss of your dad. He always made me laugh. May you be comforted by family and Gods love. If you need anything, we are right around the corner also.

Kelly, Kyle, & Logan Walker

November 23, 2015

My deepest sympathy to your family. I remember him as the cousin who always had a smile.

Linda Hemelstrand

November 23, 2015

Very sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family. May he forever be in peace.

Linda Williams

November 23, 2015

Thinking of you and your family. May you find peace that he's in a better place now. Thinking of you guys.

Kristen LaFrance

November 23, 2015

Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Our deepest condolences for the loss of your dad. We're here if you need anything Jason. Sending love and comfort your friends Carol and Rich

Carol Gonzales

November 23, 2015

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of the Bates family for their loss. Uncle Tiger will always have a special place in our hearts. I love you all and will be keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.

Rene Bowling

November 23, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about Al's passing. Your brother was a wonderful man and a great cousin. I am so glad I got to see him again, a few years ago at the reunion. God Bless.

Connie DeVries

November 23, 2015

The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your heart and mind in Christ Jesus in your grief. I loved Bert's laugh, and his sense of goodwill. He will be missed-- but he is held in great and powerful love.

Karen Bates Olson

November 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss, we have you in our prayers, may his memory of happy times bring you a peace, we will be thinking of you, love Sam & Cella Bowling

November 23, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 23, 2015

We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you Kurt and Jason for the loss of your Father.

Mr And Mrs Churchill

November 22, 2015

My thoughts are with my nephews,their wives and children. I have many fond childhood memories of Al, he loved children and was good to them, I was one of those who he was very good to and was grateful for his love and always remained appreciative of him. I will miss him and always remember him, I feel blessed to have had him as my brother-in-law, but always loved him as a brother. My love to the boys and their family, Aunt Irene

Irene Diep

November 22, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Bible verse at Job 33:25 bring the Family comfort, when soon our loved ones will be restored to a youthful vigor.

Y.

November 21, 2015

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