Stephen Dunham Bates Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Stephen Dunham Bates (Le Mars, Iowa), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Stephen Dunham left this world on August 5, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Stephen Dunham Bates to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Stephen Dunham shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Stephen Dunham farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
In lieu of flowers, friends may donate memorials directed to the Stephen D. Bates Scholarship Fund, Le Mars Community Schools Foundation.
