We are sad to announce that on April 21, 2023, at the age of 84, Sharon Hazel Bates of Rigby, Idaho passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ralph Weston Walters and Sadie Schneider; her siblings, Mable Holverson, Doyle Walters and Vaughn Walters; and her grandchildren, Christopher Bates and Tiffany Bates.

She is survived by : her children, Debra Kelsey of Rigby, Idaho, Jerry Bates (Cindy) of Lewisville, Craig Bates (Lori) of Rigby and Michael Bates (Cindy) of Ashton, Idaho; and her sister Janice Nichols of Idaho Falls. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Eckersell Funeral Home