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David BatesNov 26, 1939 - May 30, 2025David Bates, known to a generation of Tulsans as Santa Claus, died peacefully May 30, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 85.Wayne David Bates was born November 26, 1939 to Minnie Lucille (McGee) and John Richard David Bates at their home in Nowata. David...
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