Van Bateman Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Van Bateman of Bella Vista, Arkansas is shared. Van, born on July 14, 1931, passed away on October 28, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Van Bateman to pay them a last tribute.
Van will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Van by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Van is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Van’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Bateman and Pansy Bateman (Weber); and his sisters, Fae Miskimen and Mildred Revell. He is survived by: his wife Carol Bateman; his children, Troy Robinson (Theresa) of Benton, AR, Tony Robinson (Charlavan) of Athens, TN and Kim Aguilear (Wilmer) of Denver, CO; his stepsons, Kevin Ellison (Lucinda) of Nixa, MO and Patrick Ellison (Leigh Ann) of Paducah, KY; and his nieces and nephews, Roger Gliedt (Diane) of Bentonville, AR, Eric Gliedt (Angie) of Bentonville, AR, Carol Winkler of Fremont, CA and Donna Fantozzi of St. Louis, MO. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and step grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and step grandchildren; and many step nieces and nephews.
