Dennis S. Bateman

Lynn and Family,
I just wanted to say again, what a pleasure it was to work with and know Dennis as a co-worker and a friend. Countless hours were spent talking "Fire Stuff". My wife Ruth met Dennis at the 25 year dinner at Kodak, and thought he was even nicer in person than when she talked to him on the phone. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered as a true friend.

Dear Lynnie, Justine & Jarod,
Lynnie I willalways remember the way you two would look at each other it was a bond that very few ever find you and your kids were truly blessed with a great man at the head of your home. Dennis made everyone he came in contact with feel as though they mattered, he was truly a gift to all of us who new him from GOD. But Dennis will never leave us fully, whenever you see a rainbow its Dennis saying hi, whenever you feel the warm rain on your face its Dennis...

To all the Bateman Family,
We just learned this afternoon that Dennis had passed from this life into the next life. We send our love and sympathy to all of you. I have wonderful memories of Dennis as we grew up in Byron as cousins. Dennis was always so full of fun and such an outgoing person. At the family reunion two years ago he greeted us with a big hug just like he always did years ago. We are so sorry to learn this sad news and will keep all of you in our prayers.
Bill and Linda...

To the Bateman family:

My prayers are with you. Dennis was in my prayers everyday since I heard he was sick. He was a wonderful person and always so happy! I am sure he brought happiness to everyone he touched. I have fond memories of the 1970's and Dennis on the dance floor, catching up with him on the expressway on the way home from Kodak and then running into him at Lynn's dad's office. He will never be forgotten.

Dear Bateman Family, Hearing of your terrible loss took my breath away. I can not even grasp the thought of this world without your husband/father. I have not talked with you all in some time but I could not go without sending my deepest thoughts of sympathy to you all. Dennis was a great man who touched more lives than he will ever know! Please let me know if there is anything that I can do. Again I am so sorry for your loss. My love to you all, Becky

Dennis,as I write this entry I think of how our lives have met and crossed in many different ways. It was and honor to know you. You will be missed my friend.
To Lynn,Justine and Jarod my condolences and prayers go out to you.

Lynn, Jared, & Justine,

There are no words that can comfort your broken hearts or dry your tears. A wonderful spirit has left this world to do a bigger job now. He will always be with you. He will help guide you throughout the rest of your lives until you all reunite again some day. May peace find your hearts. Cherish all your wonderful memories. I feel so lucky to have known your husband, your father. God Bless you in your time of need!

Dear Lynn,
Deb and I both new Dennis from different times. Deb remembers him from when she was young and her father Gus new Dennis's Father on the farm. Gus helped them fix there equipment. I met Dennis at Kodak along time ago and as time went on I got to know him more. He was always in a good mood and made me laugh. After awhile I wouldn't see him as much, but when I did he would always hug me and pick me up off the ground. He was a Kind Soul and a Gentile Giant among men and women. He...

Wow!!! Den do you know how much you are loved? You will be sadly missed by sooo many people that you have touched. I will always remember how you would call Lynnie every day at work and some days you just couldn't figure out if it was morning or afternoon. So you started off by saying "Gello". Boy have I used that saying many times. I also remember the day you, Lynn and Justine helped me move. Den, you took such great pleasure in moving my guest towels in the bathroom. Everytime I...