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Michael BATEMAN Obituary
BATEMAN,
Michael Bruce
(Age 63)
Died unexpectantly Feb-ruary 21, 2018 in Kailua-Kona on Hawaii Island, Hawaii.
He has spent the past seven years with his partner and love Cecelia. They enjoyed white water rafting, kayaking, fishing, dancing, attending concerts, traveling the US and abroad, snorkeling and most recently scuba diving. Mike was a member of Kamehameha Canoe Club.
He was born December 28th, 1954 in St. Petersburg, Florida to George Fox and Margaret Mae (MacDonald) Bateman of North and South Carolina.
Mike was preceded in death by his wife Debra of 29 years. They shared and raised her three sons: Robert, Roger and Dennis. He and Debra co-owned Town and Country Day Care in Spokane, WA and Giggles Day Care in Mead, WA. They raised, mentored, and loved many children, while teaching and positively impacting their futures.
After her passing he met his last love, Cecelia (Mooney) and they shared years of love, companionship and adventure.
Mike was multi-talented. He graduated from Rogers High School and Spokane Community College. He spent years in business with his brother, George Bateman, as a carpenter and cabinet maker.
Later he also worked with a friend, Jerry Brayman in construction. After which, he went into the grocery business, working for Warehouse Markets, (Tidymans), as a produce manager, then a store manager. Mike was also a contractor in the satellite business, and later worked for Rosauer's Groceries from which he retired in 2015.
He is survived by Cec, his partner and love, stepson Rob Bateman and family, brother George and wife Lei Lani of Spokane, WA, his sister Eunice Fox (Bateman) Castelow and husband GC of Chesapeake, VA, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends he cherished.
We are thankful for the time we were able to share with Mike. His friendship, helpfulness, generous heart, and warm personality will be missed by all who knew him or crossed his path. His memory will be forever in our hearts. We know Mike is with our Savior, Jesus Christ, and he will watch over us until we meet again.
A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael BATEMAN
Geoff
February 23, 2025
Missed everyday Lil ` Brother
Soon re-unite in Lords Presence
George Bateman
February 22, 2023
Await our Glorious Reunion Brother, Your greatly missed
Love, Geoff
Geoff
February 22, 2022
Your Smile, Infectious Laugh
Leadership, teaching kindness missed.
George Bateman
February 22, 2021
3 years ago you left to early, Sun Shinning, Playn in the Water as we did as Children. I know and feel you around that Bend in the River. Scouting those Holes ,awaiting our re-Union. I miss you every day.
Geoff Bateman
February 22, 2020
Down the River, around the Bend,, Heart yells to you, we still touch.
Look forward to meeting you at the Gate. Miss you beyond words.
Shannon Krueger
June 8, 2018
The loss of a much loved brother so unexpectedly must be devastating. My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to those feeling his loss.
Patty Thomas
March 7, 2018
I am deeply sad to loose this dear friend. Mike was kind and caring to everyone he met. I spent many fun times with them and loved them like family. He is with God now and enjoying eternity. I am so happy we crossed paths.
Dick Shute
March 5, 2018
My deep condolences to Mike's family. I am one of those who "crossed his path." It was only for a few months before he retired from Rosauers. When I transferred to the Lincoln Heights store, I met Mike. What a friendly and personable guy! We were close to the same age, so we shared conversations about work, family, retirement, etc. Would love to have known him as a close friend. He once had me listen to a Mark Knopfler song at work, then made me a copy of the CD. Will always think of him when I hear "The Lights of Taormina." Godspeed, Mike.
James Nelson
March 4, 2018
Sorry for your loss....he was a great guy.
Geoff
March 1, 2018
Always....
George Bateman
February 28, 2018
Dear Brother,
This time last week, you were excited to spend Glorious Day in Sun, and Scuba Diving with Cec, you passed loving life.
You will be terribly missed,
Always....
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