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1933

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2021

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Eunice Bateman Obituary

Eunice Bateman

Eaton Rapids - Passed away peacefully on January 13, 2021 due to non-Covid illness. She was the youngest of three children born to Edna and Elijah Evans on November 1, 1933 at the home her uncle Roy Parker in Battle Creek, Michigan. She spent her early years in Fruitport, MI until going to live at the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids. She graduated ERHS class of 1952. In high school she met, dated and married K Strong Bateman.

Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, K Strong Bateman in 2005; her daughter, Kimberly Sue in 2019 and special friend and companion, Doyle Woodward in 2016.

She is survived by two sons, David (Diane) Bateman, Mark (Laurie) Bateman; grandchildren, Ryan Perritt, Jennifer Schneider, Melissa (Casey) Wallick, Andrew Bateman, Evan (Lauren) Bateman, Christopher Bateman; great grandchildren, Braedon Schneider, Izzy Perritt, Jasper Wallick, Finn Bateman and another expected July 2021.

A private family graveside service will be held. The family will have a public memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care in memory of Eunice. To share memories or condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lansing State Journal from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17, 2021.

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