Shirley "Jean" Bates's obituary , Passed away on March 28, 2026 in Vernon, British Columbia

Shirley "Jean" Bates

July 1, 1937 - March 28, 2026 (88 years old)

Vernon, British Columbia

Shirley "Jean" Bates's obituary , Passed away on March 28, 2026 in Vernon, British Columbia
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Shirley "Jean" Bates

July 1, 1937 - March 28, 2026 (88 years old)

Vernon, British Columbia

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Shirley Bates Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 28, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Shirley Bates (Vernon, British Columbia). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Bates to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jack Cheetham and Mabel Cheetham; her husband Don; her sister Audrey McGregor; her brother-in-law Gary; and her son-in-law Terry Ahola.

She is survived by: her children, Dawna, Derek (Lindsay) and Clint (Diana); her sisters, Bev and Carole (Peter); her siblings-in-law, Glenn (Barb) and Carol (Tom); her grandchildren, Trevor, Taiya, Matthew, Elly-Jade, Alexi, Tyler, Sophie and Paige; and her great grandchildren, Anthony, Delta, Leo, Olivia, Floralie and Jacob.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.



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4303 Pleasant Valley Rd, Vernon, BC V1T4M4

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