Steven "Bo" Leslie Bates

Rest In Peace my friend. You fought a courageous battle right up to the end and never complained. My condolences to Steve's family--you're all in my thoughts and prayers. You are already missed, Steve. Vikki

Many, Many wonderful memories of our friend Steve. You will be missed. Our sympathy and prayers to the family. Mary & Gary Schellinger, Wintergreen friends.

We graduated with Steve and he was always a wonderful and positive person. We had the opportunity to see him, on and off, over the years and always enjoyed his company. We will miss you Steve, God bless. Dan and Jill Olson

Justin and Linda. Dave and I are so sorry to hear about Steve. Steve was a Great Guy! Aways enjoyed the Bachman Christmas parties, with Steve Billy, Ricky, etc. Steve was one of Bachman’s BEST!!

Uncle Bo was like a big brother to me. He was such a fun uncle and a huge influence on me with his art, his taste in music, his witty quips, and his talent for composing rhymes for his friends off the top of his head. So many memories of good times reading comics at the cabin, boating, and even just sitting and watching tv together! He would pass on his record albums to me when he "outgrew" them--a treasure trove of 60s pop from the Animals, to Hot-Rod Hits, to Donovan. I still have them and still listen to them. I'm glad we lived close enough to see each other often when we were both growing up. I really looked up to him. It made me sad not to be able to see him more often once I moved away, and now my heart is sore for Linda, Justin, Kat, Barb, Ginny, my mom Jackie, and all of us.