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1939
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2015
Jean Bates Obituary
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Marnie McCauley
April 15, 2024
Thinking of you Auntie Jean on the anniversary of your passing. Give my Dad, Alan, a BIG BIG hug from me.
XxxX
Marnie McCauley
April 15, 2022
Cannot believe its now been 7 years since you passed away Aunite Jean. I will always have very fond memories of your visits to Scotland and remember as a child thinking "How can that be my Dad's sister? She talks so funny" obviously your American accent. Hope your having a "Good Crack" up their with my Dad and the rest of our family. Till we meet again, your beloved Niece Marnie xxxx
Sandra Mccauley
April 25, 2021
The years are passing Jean but my memories of you will never fade. I will always remember your trips to scotland and you me and william blethering through the night putting the world to rights. I will always treasure these memories and will always miss you. Sandra McCauley xx
Coleen Hanlin
May 18, 2019
Never gone never forgotten in my heart always Jeanie
Coleen Hanlin
May 18, 2019
Dont think I could ever forget you. Say hiya to my dad I'll see you all again one day
David McCauley
May 5, 2015
A fond and Sad farewell to My beutifull Sister Jean..You left Scotland when I was just 8 years old but you were Always a big part of our lifes and dreams..You are now with Mum &Dad William Colin Margret and Alan..That should keep you buzy..Always in my heart Jean..Love is eternal..Yir Wee Bro..David.X
Bob Bates
May 2, 2015
Gone from sight but not from heart. I remember her kindly shared wry wit and wisdom. Jeannie has flit to a better place
Tracey
April 28, 2015
So sorry to hear of the passing of Aunty Jean, my heartfelt condolences to her whole family. I will remember Aunty Jean as a wonderful genuine person with a contagious laugh just like her mother Annie had before her! My fondest and earliest memory must be the tapes' that Jean would record and sent to my mother Margaret (long long before internet and when phoning was just too expensive). There would be endless minutes of Jean just blethering away telling us tales of another life in another country I thought she was so bohemian - certainly left an impression on a young girls' outlook on life! Shine on
BC
April 27, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. God will soon end all sickness and death. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marcie
April 26, 2015
To the family my sincere condolences on your loss loved one. May God's comfort and strengthen your family during this difficult time. Psalms 83 : 18
April 25, 2015
Have just read the news with great sadness. My thoughts are with all who loved her.
I remember a few of her flying visits and of listening in to her conversations with my Mum "Maggie", her sister. I used to laugh at the way her Edinburgh accent would still be evident through-out all her Americanisation.
She was a force of nature and one of the first New Agers I met. Reading these obituaries, I was surprised to hear of her Recovery work as I am currently doing my bit in this area too.
There is a new star in the sky...
Nicholas Brock
April 23, 2015
Jean, though I only met you one time, I could sense your warm soul, your caretaker nature, your gift to fill my stomach, and share a laugh and story. To your family all over this universe I feel your sadness, never forget she is always with you and I light this candle in honor of you, as you were a light on a day in my life. God Bless you, your family, may you rest in the hearts of all the souls you touched.
Cassie Vandelac
April 23, 2015
Missing you more each and everyday. I can feel your spirit all around. In the blooming flowers, chattering of birds, warmth of the sun. So proud to have you in my heart, and the wonderful Nana you will always be.
Love you most dearly xx
Sharon Bates
April 22, 2015
I will miss your beautiful smile and wonderful stories. I love you Jean! Rest, my friend, you are with God now.
April 22, 2015
For I am convinced that neither death nor life nor angels nor governments nor things now here nor things to come nor powers nor height nor depth nor any other creation will be able to separate us from God's love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Our thoughts are with you.
Sandra McCauley
April 22, 2015
I will miss you dearly not only as a wonderful sister in law but as a great friend for many years. Not even the miles between us stopped your brother William and myself from sharing many fun filled days in Scotland when you visited with the family. Many happy memories to cherish. My thoughts are with you all. Love from Bonnie Scotland
Sandra McCauley
Lisa McCauley
April 21, 2015
Aunt Jean although we never met reading this story of your life fills me with pride. My Dad (Colin McCauley) was taken from us all way too soon so I hope you can maybe sort him out now you are all together. It is comforting to know you had all your family and loved ones with you, I only wish I had got to know you and my cousins, RIP Aunt Jean xxx
Jennifer Coats
April 21, 2015
You will be missed in hearts and for your wisdom. Rest in peace.
Donna Leonard
April 21, 2015
It was an honor and a privilege to co-grandma Jean's Washington State grandkids and to count her as a dear friend. She will be remembered and missed very much.
Kathy McCauley
April 21, 2015
I will Miss my Big Sister Jean very much. Their were many years between us along with the miles, but we were always in each others thoughts and hearts.
Jean I hope you give our family a great big hug from me up their and shine bright like the star you are.
Love you to the moon and back
Kathy xxx
JJ Harrier
April 21, 2015
Missing your smile. XX J.
jimmy kaiser
April 21, 2015
She was a friend and a pal always She stuck with me through my toughest days. Save a chair for me and a cup. Love you!
Rebecca Titone
April 21, 2015
Rest in peace my dear friend you will be missed and remain in our hearts! Peace for your family may they find solace in each other.
Tyler Naismith
April 21, 2015
My name is Tyler and I am 10 years old.Jean was my great-aunty and I am the grandson of the late Alan McCauley, Jean's younger brother.
My mom has told me lots of things about her all my life and I have seen loads of crazy photos of Auntie Jean and my grandad.I never met her myself but I know she will be happy with my grandad in heaven.
I think my Auntie would have been just like me and would have loved to have met her.
love Tyler xxxx
Marnie McCauley
April 21, 2015
I am the niece of Jean Bates all the way from Edinburgh ,the capital city of Bonny Scotland.
I cannot express how proud I am to read the tribute of this wonderful and accomplished woman.
I always remember with great affection her visits to her younger brother,my father; Alan McCauley.
Alan and Jean were both one of a kind.Although geography kept them an ocean and a continent apart they remained close all their lives;put the two of them in one room together and you could not get a word in edge-ways.
However they are together always now,beloved siblings and the world is a duller place without them.
Marnie McCauley xxxxx
David Bothum
April 21, 2015
My sincere condolences. My prayers are with you.
Lisa
April 21, 2015
Love you momma
Deb Pfeifer
April 21, 2015
Jean, you were my dear friend and always will be. Love and light to your family.
Maryann Rodak
April 21, 2015
What a wonderful women, and a great babysitter to Melissa. I remember picking Melissa up from Jean's house and her not wanting to go home. Go figure. I love you Jean and RIP my friend.
April 21, 2015
Jean was a sweet soul and will be missed!
Linda Bennett
Marilynn
April 21, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Jean Bates and friends. Seventy years is our life span, eighty years special mightiness. May your s hearts be filled with special memories of the times that you spent together. As you celebrate a life well lived.-Psalm 90:10. Know that Prayers are being said in yur behalf.
Saj
April 20, 2015
At times like these, 'God can give us "power beyond what is normal," so we can keep going from one day to the next. (2 Corinthians 4:7)
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