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Joyce Lynne Bates

Joyce Bates Obituary

Joyce Lynne Bates, 66, of Portland, OR, passed away on October 14, 2025, after a 17 month battle with leukemia. She was born December 8, 1958 to Larry (deceased) and Grace Bates. Joyce graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in 1977 and soon after graduation began to pursue her life-long love of traveling. She lived in Honolulu, HI more than 20 years, proud of completing the Honolulu marathon in her younger years and then moved to Portland, OR. Her love of history took her to travels in the Middle East and Israel. She worked more than 20 years at Kaiser Permanente in the Medical Legal/ Risk Management Department. Joyce also had a deep interest in genealogy and enjoyed investigating and documenting family history.

She is survived by her mother Grace, sister Carol (Randy), brothers Paul, Greg (Deb), and many nieces and nephews. A family celebration of life will be held at a future date.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 31, 2025.

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Dave and Linda Kristoff

January 1, 2026

Sending condolences to Carol, Paul, Greg, and family, and mostly to Grace at the loss of Joyce. We hope you have comfort knowing she is at peace and not suffering anymore.

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