Barbara M. Bates

Barb and I played a lot of fun golf together with many fun lunches afterwards, When I stopped golfing, we drifted apart. I was in Antarctica when a good mutual friend let me know. So surprising. We send best wishes to you, Rick.

My deepest sympathies to Barbara's entire family, especially Rich and Kyle. I was and will always feel like I was Barbara's sister in law. My heart goes out to her family for this sudden loss. Love you all.

We loved Barbara at The Literacy Center where she was an excellent tutor. The students LOVED HER! She was such a fun person showing up every day to help those less fortunate than she was. I was executive director at TLC when she was there. We were so thankful for her! God Bless her and her family! Pam Wall

Always in our hearts... You were simply the best! Our deepest sympathies to Uncle Rick, Kyle and family. Until we meet again. Love- Nina, Mike, Isabella and Blaise

Rick, Thinking of you at these sad times and sending my sympathies. I will always remember the great times we had. Many rounds of golf at Moss Creek, and trips to Cancun,Grand Bahamas, and Northern Michigan. I also can't forget many hours of Spite and Malice with Barb. My thoughts are with you and your family. Your friend Barb Roat and Julie Klein