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Paul Bates Obituary
His memorial funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with Pastor Giles Armstrong officiating.
A memorial has been established to the Tabitha Journey House in Lincoln. Friends may send online condolences and view his obituary at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com.
Paul was born Sept. 15, 1969 at Astoria, Oregon to Peter C. and Josie A. (Schommer) Bates. He graduated from Chadron High School and later attended Vocational Technical College in Milford where he received his Associates degree. Paul served his country with the Army National Guard for several years. He was also a diesel mechanic and ranch hand during his life.
Paul loved calf roping, video games, and the History Channel. He was an avid Nebraska Football fan, and enjoyed fishing and camping.
Survivors include his son, Jordan Wilcox-Bates of Greeley, Colo.; father, Peter C. Bates of Portland, Ore.; brother, Chad G. Bates of Excelsior, Minn.; uncles, Jim (Chris) Schommer of Sundance, Wyo., and Charles Schommer of Portland, Ore.; aunt, Pat (Alan) Weinhold of Scottsbluff, and numerous cousins.
Paul was preceded in death by his mother Josie Ann Schommer-Bates, and his grandfather Henry G. Schommer.
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January 14, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Paul's death. your family has had so many sad things happen. Keep your faith as it is all we have in the end. Your cousin, Rayleen Billings
Candace Rupp-Runge
January 13, 2013
Where ever you are, that amazing smile will be there.
Connie Russell
January 12, 2013
Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. Prayers are being sent your way.
Carolyn Escamilla
January 12, 2013
Chad, my thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
David Davis
January 12, 2013
To the Family of Paul Bates, please accept my condolences. I had the distinction of serving with Paul in the Nebraska Army National Guard. Paul could be depended upon to be where he was supposed to be and doing what he was supposed to be doing. I have many memories of our times during the "TAG shoot" competitions. Paul served his country well during his mobilization to Iraq and afterwards. Paul was a hard worker and a damn good man.
MSG (Ret) David A. Davis
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