Donald Bruce Bates Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Donald Bruce Bates of Spencer, Indiana is shared. Donald, born on June 18, 1929, passed away on June 5, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Grover Bates and Lela Bates (Saunders); his wives, Patricia Maguire and Alberta; and his brothers, Bud, Bob and Max Bates.

He is survived by: his children, Becky Conniff (Joe), Neal Bates (Teresa) and Danielle Colecchi (Tony); his grandchildren, Donald Conniff, Nathan Conniff, Jen Annabathula (Siachand), Kate Keith (Logan), Max Colecchi, Neal Colecchi and Jack Colecchi; and his great grandchildren, Corgan Conniff, Noah Conniff, Nathan Conniff, Graham Conniff, Kepler Conniff, Sid Annabathula, Arjun Annabathula, Oliver Keith, Arlo Keith and Simon Keith.

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