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Wayne was born December 5, 1955 in Tucson, Arizona the son of Thomas and Marilyn (Domangue) Bates. He moved a lot with his military family and received his education in those places. He married Sharon Davis and they were later divorced. He joined the US Army and served during Desert Storm. After his discharge he pursued and received his Masters Degree. He then worked for over twenty years in the Scottsbluff, Nebraska school system as a psychologist.
Wayne enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting rattlesnakes, hunting, fishing, working outdoors doing farmhand work and traveling.
Wayne is survived by a son Thomas (Roxanne) Bates of Central City, Nebraska; two daughters Jessica (R.J.) Pajimola of San Marcos, California and Shannon (Deavion) Schmitt of Dawson, Georgia; a brother Chet (Cheryl) Bates of Bellevue, Nebraska; and five grandchildren Andrew and Isaac Bates of Central City, Kristen and Karisma Pajimola of San Marcos and Karl Thomas Schmitt of Dawson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters Kathy Uptegrove and Marilyn Drake.
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Lori Rosson
July 12, 2023
So long my friend. No words can say how much you meant to me. L.
Jessica Bates- eldest daughter
July 6, 2023
I love you Dad! I will miss you every day! I miss you now, I don´t think it has totally hit me yet that you are gone.
Dad I am following in your footsteps. We can´t have anymore discussions about my schooling and plans for my future, but you are always in my heart and soul because I am your loving daughter who always looked up to you!
I was so excited, so was Rj and his family, for you to come on our family trip in January to the Philippines.
You are in heaven Dad! I know you are watching us, and are watching over us with your wisdom and guidance.
My heart hurts, and I will miss you so so much, Dad! I love you!
Kris & Harlan Borchers
June 21, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss to all of you. Wish could give each one of you a hug. My heart is just shattered for all of you.
Wayne, I have known you my whole life. You have always been my brother-in-law. Love how we use tease each other. Will never forget the good times. The skateboard when you rode it down the hill is one of my favorite that always makes me laugh. God has you as his angel now to look over your family. God Bless you Wayne. You will be greatly missed. Love always.
Clarissa Mueller
June 21, 2023
Wayne was such an amazing man and lit up every room he walked into! I always looked forward to seeing him. He was one of the easiest people to talk to and always had a smile on! I know he cherished his familly and friends so much!! My heart is grieving everyone's loss of this amazing man! Thoughts and prayers are with everyone!
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Bruce and Jeana Rogers
June 21, 2023
We want to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Wayne Bates. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
K & K Schmitt
June 21, 2023
We send or sympathy to each and everyone of you and deepest, heart felt love to our Shannon. (DIL) Thank you to Wayne for blessing the world and us with her!
Jeri Lindauer
June 21, 2023
My deepest sympathy to all of you may God's healing hands be be on everyone and bring you peace
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