Everett Bates
July 03, 1925 - January 16, 2015
Obituary
MADISON/STOUGHTON-Everett E. “Mike” Bates, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at Belmont Nursing Home. He was born on July 3, 1925, in Madison, the son of Frank and Hannah (Haack) Bates. Mike graduated from Madison East High School in 1943. He served two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific as a Gunner Mate 3rd Class. Mike worked at Oscar Mayer for four years, owned Art and Mike’s place tavern for 16 years, and as a custodian for Madison East High School for 22 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and was a Chicago Cubs fan and UW-Badger football die-hard. Mike is survived by his niece, Janet Evarts; nephew, William Bates; and many great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Norma Evarts and Rosella Bates; two brothers, Art Bates and Lester “Skeeter” Bates; ex-wife, Harriot Dalbers; nieces, Elaine Tomlinson, Patty Mann, and Mary Brunner; and nephew, Clifford Evart. A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at noon, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. The family would like to give special thanks for Cheryl VanLear for her care and attention. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
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Visitation
Fri Jan 23, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Fri Jan 23, 2015 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Nancy Lyons
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My deepest sympathies to the family of Mr. Bates. My late father, Floyd Helgesen worked as a custodian with Mr. Bates at East High School and used to speak of Mr. Bates as a friendly, hard working man who he enjoyed working with.
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Cindy Edwards
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Will miss my GREAT Uncle Everrett... He was the only sibling left of my grandmother; Norma Evarts, (his sister). I spent considerable time with him while I was in WI visiting last year. I asked alot of questions knowing he was the last of a generation who might know some of the answers to my questions... He was a sweet gentle man who I know worked hard all of his life and who also had a great sense of humor...He could also play a "mean" game of cribbage! I have fond memories of him from my childhood. Will always remember you; Uncle... With Love, Cindy (Carey) Edwards