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Ronald Bates Obituary

Ronald Arthur Bates, beloved husband and step-father, passed away on July 2, 2019, at the age of 69. He leaves behind his wife, Niki Bates, and step-daughter, Daniella Karli, along with his sisters, Diane Kelley and Pamela Tidwell, brother Albert Bates, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his older brother Wayne Bates, his mother Helen Bates, and his father Milton Bates who now welcome him home. Ron was a Vietnam Veteran and proud Marine. A consummate lover of life with enormous creative talent, he enjoyed many adventures throughout his lifetime and now rests in peace with God. No more pain. A 30-minute service is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 11:20 AM, at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, NV, with interment of cremains thereafter.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Jul. 9, 2019.

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Tony Marsiglia

July 9, 2024

Miss you buddy! Bike riding, dinners ... just sitting and chatting... great memories in such a short time ... a true friend

Kim Medina

July 8, 2024

I miss you Uncle Ron!! Thinking of you always, you and Dayt!! I love you guys so much!!

Love, Kim

Jerry L Biggar

July 3, 2023

Your gone but not forgotten you were a great friend and very special person.

Jerry L Biggar

July 3, 2022

I will never forget you and our great relationship and a true friend. Someday hopefully we will see each other again in a better place!

Kim Medina

July 7, 2020

Still thinking of you always and forever Uncle Ron!!
Love you!!
~Kim

Ron Borino

July 3, 2020

Rest in Peace Ron

Bruce Tapert

October 4, 2019

Thanks for being a breakfast pal !! R.I.P.

July 21, 2019

Rest in Peace Marine. We will take the watch
from here. Thank you for your service to our country, our community and our Neighborhood.

Condolences to the Family

Dale & Theresa Chavez
Your Wildflower neighbors

Rita Yeoman

July 19, 2019

R.I.P. my dear friend, love you forever!!!

Louie Alires

July 17, 2019

Ron was my friend for life. was shocked and unaware that anything could have happened to by wingman Ron.
As far I knew him he was in good health and loving the hec out of like. I am sure to miss him. We had tons of memories going up into Pittman and all through High School. I love ya man. Take care wherever you are. I will be up there with you someday bro. God Bless!!!

Josie & Steve Olson

July 17, 2019

I will always remember you with kind thoughts, your smile lite up every room and your talented handyman skills leave their mark in many homes. a Pittman Pirate from childhood... You will be missed by all. Love Josie Baca Olson, a friend & neighbor. Miss your Mom & Dad & Wayne too. xoxo.
Our condolences to Nicki and your whole family.
I think the last visit we had was at your cabin on the sever river near Hatch Utah, watching the deer come into your yard, and enjoying the peace and serenity. Forever in our hearts.

Dennis Dalt o

July 15, 2019

We had a good visit the last time he stopped by. I will miss those visits. Wish we could have had more time together. You are pain for now. Will miss you. Dennis

Dennis and Cyndy Bills

July 13, 2019

Rest in Peace dear friend and neighbor. A caring and helpful person with a beautiful and sweet soul. Will miss the bike rides and coffee talks. God bless.

Ron & Rhonda Borino

July 12, 2019

Rhonda and I were sorry to hear about Ron. I liked riding bikes and his stories. He really knew the Las Vegas area. He was a great craftsman and someone I considered a friend.

Ron showing my son how to drive his boat.

Kim Wooden

July 11, 2019

Good pic with the Desert Jack!

Patty Bowman

July 10, 2019

Ron's friend he found in the desert!

Patty Bowman

July 10, 2019

Ron loved to have fun!

Patty Bowman

July 10, 2019

Some of us that loved to ride with Ron!

Patty Bowman

July 10, 2019

Fun times with Ron!

Patty Bowman

July 10, 2019

Patty & Todd Bowman

July 10, 2019

In Loving Memory of our dear friend Ron who will truly be missed,
Rest in eternal peace.

Boulder City with Tina Palmer and Patty Bowman

Patty Bowman

July 10, 2019

Ron, we will miss you so very much, you were a great friend and neighbor. We will miss your wonderful smile and all your great stories of Henderson and your adventures. We will miss riding bikes together, we knew how much you loved to ride. Wow, we just can not believe you are gone, our hearts ache. Rest in eternal peace dear friend, we will never forget you.

Patty and Todd Bowman

Teresa Miller

July 10, 2019

Niki and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Teresa

Tony and Joanne Marsiglia

July 10, 2019

Ron, you will be greatly missed. We truly enjoyed your company, unbelievable knowledge of our community and surrounding area, your interesting life story and especially your warm and good heart.
Rest In Peace my friend.

Kim Medina

July 9, 2019

Uncle Ron was such an awesome, talented and cool guy~and always working on something...
I remember when we were younger he would take us out on his sail boat..such a great memory of many. He was one man that was always full of adventure~
I will miss you and your smile so much, we all will.. I wish you didn't have to go so soon~I Love you Uncle Ron!

Jerry Biggar

July 9, 2019

Ron will miss you and all our talks together, dinners by the river and talks of adventure. You were a special person and a close friend. I hope you will find peace. Love you buddy!

Elizabeth McGee

July 9, 2019

Sending love and hugs to your family.

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