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for Brian Bates
Jenny Dvergsdal
August 31, 2008
brian was and is the best uncle anyone could ever ask for and the best cribbage partner too. even though he "accidentally" cheated almost every game...he will always be one of my favorite people in the world. i love you brian.
Karen Roesler
August 19, 2008
I knew Brian as opposing counsel. He was an effective advocate for his client. My condolences to your family.
Julie Bates
August 15, 2008
Brian was coffee and music and running and wine. He was painting the living room and mowing the wall and helping us move and going out to dinner. He was swimming, sledding, diving, Grand Old Days, Grandma's, Get In Gear, and the North Shore. He was peanuts and chips and passion fruit sorbet. He was tricks on the trampoline and playing outside and all about Wellstone. He was local politics and activism and 50 Things You Can Do to Save the Earth. He was Uncle Brian. And I miss him.
andrew bates
July 10, 2008
he was a great uncle and i'll miss him very much :(
Christa Veltri
July 9, 2008
I will always remember Brian as a kind and gentle man who was a wonderful uncle to my best friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
With love,
Josette Schwarz
July 6, 2008
To The Bates Family,
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you at this sad time.
Brian's goodness will remain alive in the hearts of everyone on the Comfort Lake Association. He gave freely of his time and talent to help futher the cause of clean water for future generations.
Brian was a good man and a great friend to us and the enviroment. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Josette Schwarz, Diana McEvoy, Charles Rheault, Dick Berglund and Jackie Anderson
Mary Ann Hecht
June 18, 2008
I had noticed Brian's absence at this cycle of DFL conventions and am so sorry to learn of his death. It was so much fun to work with Brian over the years and I will really miss him.
My condolences to the family. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Anne, Marcel and Liz Youakim
June 14, 2008
Brian, you left us too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with Barb, her family, Bob and his family. I am glad we were related.
Alix & Steve Palmquist
June 14, 2008
What we remember most about Brian are his strong ideals and his delightful and dry wit. We will miss his gentlemanly good grace and humor. Godspeed, Brian.
Paul Anderson
June 14, 2008
A great friend these past 20 years, I already miss not being able to pick up the phone to hear Brian's latest thoughts left of left! Goodbye, my friend.
Marna Wolf Orren
June 14, 2008
We miss you already Brian. My thoughts are with you Bob, Barb and family.
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