Christopher-Bates-Obituary

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Christopher Scott Bates

Santa Monica, California

Nov 4, 1968 – Jun 1, 2013

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November 4, 1968
DIED
June 1, 2013
LOCATION
Santa Monica, California

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Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory Obituary

After a long fought battle with esophageal cancer, Christopher Scott Bates passed on June 1st. 2013. Christopher was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on November 4th, 1968. The world has not been the same since. He lived his early years in the southeast before finally landing at home in Thousand Oaks....

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Chris, you are one qulaity individual, I will never forget you brother! Thank you for teaching me how to play poker and all the awesome games.. You will be missed my friend. I know if there's a heaven you are there, pain free and experiencing ultimate peace and happiness.

You taught me how to drive a stick shift. In an M3.

I am so saddened that we have lost you Chris. Although we only knew each other briefly during our work together on "A Night In Old Mexico", you will be forever remembered. To your family & friends I send condolences, prayers and strength during this difficult time. Thank you for everything Chris. It was a real pleasure.

Remembering our fun hike at Runyon Canyon. It felt so good that we almost did it again! You spoke of your dreams over looking the Hollywood sign. That is the day that will live on in my heart. My prayers go out to your special family that you loved so much. Miss you... CB
Love,
Patti (Mesoft & beyond)

This should not be happening, your smile will be so missed..it would light up a whole room. We always wanted you to be happy, the fact that you LOVED what you did was so GREAT!!! I wish we could have just one more big HUG. We have always loved you and considered you part of the family. I know you are watching all of this ..know you will be missed.....alot!! Sue and Gary Koehler

C Bates,
I miss you. I have to let you know that this has hit me quite hard. We grew up together in T.O....you were like a younger 'extended family' brother. Through the years, I would hear every now and again that you were in the film business and plugging along quite happily. Here is a big hug and high 5...now go take that Producer's Chair in the sky and enjoy the ride! Until we meet again ...

I know it was just a short time that we worked together on the film A night in Old Mexico, but it was an experience I would never forget. You are a part of that memory. I know I'll never get to say this to you in person, since you are now home with God, but I just wanted you know that in the end I came to respect you as a person and a teacher for the film industry. Learning that you are very sincere and passionate person in everything you do, regardless in how tired you were. You showed me...

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow