Photo courtesy of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory
Santa Monica, California
Nov 4, 1968 – Jun 1, 2013
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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Chad Doolittle
September 07, 2013 | Northern California, CA
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.
John Constantine
June 29, 2013 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA
You taught me how to drive a stick shift. In an M3.
Kara Robinson
June 09, 2013 | Thousand Oaks, CA
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.
Tina Kerr
June 08, 2013 | Nashville, TN
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)
Patti Gillespie
June 08, 2013 | Los Angeles, CA
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
Sue Koehler
June 07, 2013 | Pleasanton, CA
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 ...
Kathy Koehler
June 07, 2013 | Pleasanton, CA
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...
Michael Pena
June 06, 2013 | Brownsville, TX
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow
Carlos Gras
June 06, 2013 | Madrid