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Velma Bates Obituary

Bates, Velma (nee Thomasson), 91, of Saint Louis, Mar. 18, 2017. Wife of the late James G. Bates, Sr.; mother of James G (Robin) Bates, Jr. and Dr. John R (Monica) Bates; grandmother of Sarah (Brad) Zimmerman, Scott (Lauren) Bates, & Caroline (James) Hagan; great grandmother of Blake Zimmerman; sister of Ada Ella Thomasson, Carl Joe (Marion) Thomasson, the late Paul Thomasson, Shelton Thomasson, Edith Welland, Ethel Shaw, Alma Kerlagon, Mabel Carvik and Alberta Bannister. Services: Private Services www.heiligtagfuneralhome.com

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Mar. 22 to Mar. 26, 2017.

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April 12, 2017

We are sorry for your loss.
The staff and dogs and cats of Open Door Animal Sanctuary.

March 31, 2017

Dear John, Monica and Family,
Just heard about your mom John, sorry to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult. Love, The Petrovic's

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March 24, 2017

To the family of Velma Bates. Very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you at this difficult time, and be strengthen by God'sWord in JER,29:11; Job33:25; Isa.35:5,6

Keeping you in thought & prayer during this difficult time.

March 23, 2017

"Dr. Bates.......our deepest sympathy & heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mom."
The Fehlig's (Kathy, Jeff, Bandit, and Shaggy)

March 21, 2017

Dear Dr.Bates, Monica, and family-
You will be in our prayers,so sorry for your loss. Your mom looked like a wonderful lady who was so involved with her family. I know she will be missed by all. Thinking of all of you as you go through this difficult time.
Judy and Fred Dietzler

March 20, 2017

John, Monica, and family,
We are thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort.
Love, Todd & Patty

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