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I had the pleasure of meeting Edwin at our 70th Infantry Reunion in Vancouver.
Floyd Freeman
April 20, 2012 | Cerritos, CA


Vancouver, Washington
EDWIN LESLIE BATES February 22, 1923 ~ April 13, 2012 Edwin Bates, a resident of Vancouver, WA for 63 years, passed away on April 13, 2012. He will be remembered for his devotion and love for God, family, and the people that were around him. Ed served in the U.S. Army...
Read MoreI had the pleasure of meeting Edwin at our 70th Infantry Reunion in Vancouver.
Floyd Freeman
April 20, 2012 | Cerritos, CA
Farewell Uncle Ed!
Abby and Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your loving memories bring you much comfort.
Love,
Geoff, Yvette and Rachel Burling
Geoff and Yvette Burling
April 19, 2012 | Portland, OR

Ed, Abbie & Dale at Heidi's 9/11 Veteran's Picnic.
Ed was a fellow Trailblazer (70th Infantry Division WWII) and attended our reunions here in Vancouver. His smile and gentle personality will be missed.
Dale Bowlin
April 18, 2012 | Vancouver, WA
My thoughts and prayers are with you doing this difficult time. Ed was my mentor when we worked at Portco. He changed my life forever. Harley Hamak
April 18, 2012
May heartfelt thoughts and loving memories bring you comfort and peace during sorrowful times.[1 Thess. 5:17]
M. Johnson
April 18, 2012
Long time old neighbor... my Thoughts, Prayers and Condolences to the Sons Cliff, Curtis and Charles.... it is a sad time remember the good times and keep sharing the memories.... will try to come by the service Friday ....the old Minnehaha Days on 58th Street!
Beau Weidman
April 17, 2012 | Washougal, WA

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Mike & Jerilue Hopley
April 17, 2012 | Soldotna, AK