Robert Allen Bates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert Allen Bates of Idaho Falls, Idaho, born in Ogden, Utah, who passed away on June 14, 2023, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wendell Albert and Joyce Watts Bates; his stepfather Lee Pead; his brother Burt Bates; his children, Brian Cole and Joyce Staley; and his granddaughter Samantha Cole.
He is survived by: his wife Dona Bates of Idaho Falls, Idaho; his children, Robin Winterfeld (David) of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Robert Bates of Pocatello, Idaho, Devin Bates (Shelley) of Tacoma, Washington, Bradley Bates of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Adrienne Bates; and his siblings, Lorele Beverland of Arco, Idaho, Dianna Winegar (Donny) of Parker, Idaho, Shelby Pead (Norie) of St. Anthony, Idaho and Casey Pead of St. Anthony, Idaho. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
