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Arthur Bates obituary, Sacramento, CA

Arthur Bates Obituary

Citrus Heights, CA Arthur Delorence Bates passed peacefully at the age of 95. He was the oldest born of eight children to Arthur Daniel Bates and Edith Pearl Willis-Bates of Rockwell City, Iowa. Art graduated high school in 1941 in Jolley, Iowa and served as a Marine during WWII. He settled in Citrus Heights, California in 1962 where he raised his family. Art was a cowboy at heart and loved a good adventure. He was a charitable, loving, and giving man. A private committal service will be held at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, California on June 17, 2019 where his ashes will be interred.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jun. 9, 2019.

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June 10, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Arthur Bates. May God give you the strength to endure.

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June 9, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. As fond memories come hoping they bring you a measure of comfort. May mercy and peace and love be increased to you.

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