San Francisco, California
Shawn Bates 1960 - 2011 Shawn died suddenly, but peacefully, on August 3rd with family at her San Francisco home. Shawn was born on 02/29/1960 in SF to William R. Bates & Shirley M. Bates (MacNess) & spent her youth in SF, Marin & Santa Rosa. She traveled extensively before attending...
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My deepest condolences to Paul, James and Lucy. Shawn was a very nice lady. We will really miss her. Everytime we saw her she always had a friendly smile and always took the time to chat. She will really be missed!
Love,
Patricia Miller and Amber Williams
amber willimas
August 24, 2011 | San Francisco, CA
This is such a sad time and I wish very much that I could have been at the memorial to celebrate her life with her friends and family. I knew Shawn since San Francisco State days, and our times together at the DNA Lounge, Fillmore, Lil Shamrock, everywhere around town that had music. She was always so inspiring and supportive. A truly great person to call friend.
Her wonderful energy just leaps off of all the photos people have been posting. Her presence will continue to be felt...
Kat Cook
August 24, 2011 | Portland, OR
My name is James wheat, of all the people I knew at SRHS I think Shawn gave me hope at a time when my life was at it's worse. she didn't know it, but having a truly kind, free spirit around on a daily basis gave me the wiliness to press forward. Time, as it always does has slipped away before I thanked her. Thank you
James Wheat
James Wheat
August 23, 2011 | San Diego, CA
Our heartfelt sympathy go out to Paul, James, Lucy and family. We were so sad to learn of Shawn's passing. I remember working with best friends Shawn and Tami at the Lil Shamrock (where Paul and Shawn first meet) and Shawn's generous help with KUSF radio PSAs for the HEAR foundation. We will miss you Shawn, your big personality,love and laughter.
Kathy Peck (HEARNET)
August 22, 2011 | San Francisco, CA
Paul, James and Lucy, we just want you to know that we are thinking of you all. Shawn was such a fun, warm and generous person. We will always have happy memories of our times together.
Andy, Debbie & Sam
August 19, 2011 | Lincoln UK
Shawn was one of the kindest people I've ever met in the music industry, or any where, she was so genuine, with a great sense of humor and always welcomed everyone. Her legacy is the warm and happy thoughts we all share about the time we have spent with her. Honored to have known Ms. Shawn Bates. SJL
August 18, 2011
Paul,I am not the best with words buts my thoughts of shawn will always be of a kind, warm hearted, fun loving girl .
My thoughts are with you james and lucy
steve fowler
August 17, 2011 | Lincoln UK
Paul,since my first visit in 1995 you, Shawn and James and Lucy have all made SF feel like a second home. We have shared many laughs and many beers and I will always cherish my walks with Shawn in the park just chattin about life. A truly special person and an honnour to call a freind.
I hope to see you sometime soon and my thoughts are with you James and Lucy
G and Vic x
Graeme Borrill
August 16, 2011 | Brighton UK
I lived in New York for 13 years, and one of my best trips while i was there, was to SF as a guest of Paul and Shawn. Although my sleeping arrangements wasn't ideal ;-) i had a great time and couldn't have asked for better hosts.
I also hope to see you later in the year Paul. Until then good luck .....
Biff, Lincoln UK.
August 15, 2011