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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kwakye
February 09, 2025 | Friend
San Jose, California
1969 - 2016
William "Bill" Bates1969 ~ 2016Resident of San Jose, CABill passed away suddenly on Friday, February 5th. He is survived by his beloved wife of 15 years, Vera Bates, and their precious children: Susan Muthoni Bates, Clarence Kariuki Bates and Mulaika Meri Bates. His parents are Susan Bates of...
Read MoreIn loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kwakye
February 09, 2025 | Friend
I´m very sorry to hear about Bill´s passing. He was one of my favorite coworkers while I was working at Ritz Camera in Westgate. I remember when he had just gotten his `58 Panhead rebuilt, how proud he was of it. We lost touch somewhere around 1996, after his miraculous recovery from his motorcycle accident on Hwy 17. I have tried looking him up from time to time without success, and I´m sorry that I didn´t reconnect before his passing. My deepest condolences to his family, Bill was an...
Rodney Moorehead
December 09, 2021 | Work
Rest in peace beloved Bill.
August 21, 2016
I'm very sadden Bill for your passing, May the ALmighty God Grant you a wonderful space in your rest.
You will be missed.
Charles Kwakye
February 17, 2016 | San Jose, CA
Very saddened to hear of Bill's passing. He is remembered for his shy smile and gentle personally. Vera, Susan and family, may you find solace in the treasures of memories we all shared with Bill.
Okezie Iroz-Nnanta
February 16, 2016 | Brentwood, CA
Wambui and family - Fred and I extend our deepest condolences. May you find strenght in these very trying times. Please know that our prayers are with you.
We will not be able to make it tonight but we are with you in spirit.
Njoki & Fred Hunter
Njoki & Fred Hunter
February 12, 2016 | Hayward, CA
Vera, Susan, and Children,
I am so sorry for Your loss, and Our loss. Bill was a great Kiwanian and a great person, always there to help others in his business, personal, and family life. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Wayne Prescott
February 12, 2016 | Campbell, CA
Vera, Suenoni, Clarence and Mulaika,
I am so sorry for your loss during this unimaginable time. Take comfort in knowing that your Dad/Husband is in a much better place and will, I'm sure, be watching over you always. Take care and God bless.
Denise Booher
February 12, 2016 | San Jose, CA
Bill Bates, with his mother Susan, and wife Vera at Kiwanis Club of San Jose installation dinner 09-20-14
Dan L. Connolly
February 12, 2016