Patricia Jo Bates Obituary
We bid farewell to Patricia Jo Bates in Madison, Wisconsin, born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 6, 2025 at the age of 70. Patricia touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Patricia departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Patricia. Though Patricia may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Jerry Shea and Clarice Shea; her significant other Rob Bates; her daughters, Lauren Bates and Melissa Hammer; her son-in-law Josh Hammer; her granddaughters, Lyla and Josie Hammer; and her siblings, Steve Shea of Madison, WI, Christine Shea of Clearwater, FL, Marty Shea of Phoenix, AZ and Barb Cartwright of Kansas City, MO..
