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Donald Bates Obituary
Passed away peacefully in Fremont on Sept. 6, 2013. He was 84. Survived by 5 children, 11 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren. Burial at sea. GO 49'ers!!
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September 16, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. May comfort be found in reading Ps 147:3 in this time of sorrow.
D McCarthy
September 14, 2013
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy. May you be comforted by God's future promise when death and pain will be abolished forever.
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