Charles Lee Bates Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Charles Lee Bates (Newport, Oregon), who passed away at the age of 73, on January 29, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Charles' memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Bates and Geneva Bates. He is survived by: his wife Gwen Bates; his children, Kati Bates and Dan Bates (Shawn); his grandchildren, Casey Charles (Michaela) and Gabe; and his great grandchildren, Casey Sawyer and Gatlin.
In lieu of flowers and/or cards, the family kindly asks that donations be made to Beach Buddies, an organization that provides adults of all abilities who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities with access to integrated social events and activities along the Central Oregon Coast. Donations may be made at.
