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Diana BATES Obituary
BATES, Diana Sue
May 3, 1943 - May 5, 2013
Passed away peacefully in Roseville, CA surrounded by loved ones. Devoted wife, mom & grandma. Gardener, horsewoman, traveler, avid reader. Survived by husband of 53 years, Ross Bates; daughters & sons-in-laws Meriem & Chris McKay, Mendy Bates, Michelle & Robert Rossetti, Marie & Jerry Dodge; son & daughter-in-law Randy & Stacy Dusseau; 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Flower Farm Inn, Loomis, CA, 11:30am - 3:00pm.
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Greg Bohnstedt
July 14, 2013
My condolences to you all. Diana was a special lady.
June 9, 2013
Though I haven't seen your family for years, my heart goes out to all of you for your loss.
Steve Schmidt
Paul Allen
May 16, 2013
A special prayer of love and support to a wonderful woman taken too soon and the wonderful and caring family.
Scott / Angie&David/ Scotty Wilson
May 15, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Vartan Gilian
May 13, 2013
My condolences to the Bates family.
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