Springfield, Illinois
SPRINGFIELD - Harry L. Bates, 75, of Springfield died at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2009, at St. John's Hospice after a two-year battle with cancer.
Harry was born August 1, 1934, in Springfield, the son of Leonard and Helen Vest Bates. He married Linda J. Riordan on October 10,...
Read MoreDear Linda,
My sincere sympathy to you, Jodi and all your family. May you find comfort in knowing that all your friends care deeply and offer comfort in this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deann Shelabarger
August 17, 2009 | Oakford, IL
Dear Mrs Bates, Jodi, & family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr Bates passing.
I can't say I understand how U feel, but I know very well the feeling of losing someone you love dearly.
My Birth-Mother passed in Sept of 2007 & my Father who adopted me that You both know(Stanley) has been fighting cancer for years now.
May the 'White Light of the Holy Spirit', surround All who loved Mr Bates, with peace, understanding, courage, & strenght during these difficult days of...
D'Ann Brooks
August 15, 2009 | Springfield, IL
Linda,
Bob and I extend our warmest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep the memories of our good times together in our hearts.
Dee Hadsell
August 15, 2009
Linda and Jodi, I remember you well from "the old neighborhood" on fourth and fifth streets in Springfield. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time. May your memories of the good times help you through the sadness.
Dana Pope
August 14, 2009 | Riverton, IL
God bless you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry to hear about your loss. We both worked with Harry for a number of years at the Secretary Of State.
Cowgill Ken & Julie
August 14, 2009 | Springfield, IL
Dear Linda,
My sincere sympathy to you and your Family. Your Friend, Jan, has kept your golf friends posted during these sad times. What a devoted wife you've been, always at his side. May the good times eventually help sustain you.
God bless Harry and all the Bates Family.
Flo Wort
Flo Wort
August 14, 2009 | Rochester, IL
Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that the last few years must have been difficult for you and Harry. Cancer is not easy to face. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jodi.
Paula
Paula Cardosi
August 14, 2009 | Springfield, IL
Linda and Jodi: It has been a long time. My father, Danny Ainsworth, was a good friend of Harry's back in the "old days." They shared a lot of good times and laughs. Dad passed away in 2002. I am sure they are both up above "catching up" and reminiscing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Candy (Ainsworth) Ogden
August 14, 2009 | Sherman, IL
Mrs. Bates and Jodi,
I'm so saddened to read of your loss this morning. May your happy memories bring some joy to you over the next few days. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Jessup-Morris
August 14, 2009 | Chatham, IL
