MOUNTAIN VIEW — Beverly Ann Bates. 77, was born July 6, 1941, in Jackson Hole to Cecil and Frances Robertson and passed away March 18, in Evanston.
She married Norman Bates on March 15, 1969. They had a son Todd Wilson Bates Oct. 10, 1971.
Bev and Norm loved their life together and made their home in Mountain View. While she and Norm raised Todd, she worked part time for the Senior Citizens Center in Mountain View for many years. She enjoyed her time there with co-workers and the seniors that came in for lunch.
She loved animals and always took in any stray pet in need of a home. She enjoyed her grandkids, long visits on the telephone, crossword puzzles, gardening, arrowhead and rock hunting and stories about her brothers.
She is survived by her son, Todd (Melea) Bates of Mountain View; step-children: Becky (Mark) Seeley of Chester, Idaho; and Gene (Barbara) Bates of Green River; brothers: Joel (Jeanine) Robertson of Alpine and Alan (Sue) Robertson of Prescott, Ariz.; grandchildren: Spencer, Adam, Lily, Sara, Janice, Ben, Valerie, Manda, Malynda, Chad and Jim, along with several reat and great-great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Norman; stepdaughter, Ruth Taylor; and her brothers: Toby (Garth) Robertson, Lance Robertson, Donnie Robertson and Robin Robertson.
A graveside service will be held in her honor on March 30, at 1 p.m, at the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Luncheon to follow.
She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Condolences may be made at www.crandallfhevanston.com.
