Gordon Bates

Gordon L. Bates, 79, was born December 23, 1932 in Sioux City, IA to Stanley L. and Boneda (Webb) Bates. He passed away February 18, 2012, peacefully, at home in his sleep.

He is survived by his wife Patricia of Casper and son Brian of Atlanta, GA, his sisters: Beverly and Tim McCann of Arvada, CO; Joyce Collins of Greeley, CO; Judy and David Attrill of Hinton, IA, and his Aunt Wava Farley of Sioux City, IA. In addition, he is survived by his in-laws: Mother-in-law Bessie Hiser of Glenrock; Helen and Dean McCarty of Redmond, WA; Joy and Jerry Blackburn of Anchorage, AK; Donna Hiser of Glenrock; Hugh and Sue Hiser of Douglas; Ramona Giles of Gering, NE; Charles and Billye Hiser of Casper; Wynell and Gary Davis of Casper; Fred and Patty Hiser of Glenrock; Margaret and Marvin Newman of Anchorage, AK; Bruce and Cindy Hiser of Glenrock; Melissa and Barry Armstrong of Thermopolis; Darlene and Gus Walls of Norcross, GA; Wanema and Steven Polchak of Bearlake, PA; and Tony and Kim Hiser of Douglas. Gordon is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews.

Donations may be made directly to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, or the Central Wyoming Hospice in his memory.