Obituary: Bateman, Gene L.

Sun., May 25, 2014

BATEMAN, Gene L. Gene went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on May 20, 2014.

He passed very peacefully surrounded by his three daughters.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Bateman, mother, Lavada Bateman and sister, Nancy Snowberger.

He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Dodd; three daughters, Tamara, Stacy Patterson and Brandy Vaughn; seven grandchildren, Anthony, Tisha, Melissa, Victoria, Sierra, Devin and Kailyn; three great-grandchildren; good friend and nephew, Mark DeLoach; nephews, Mike and Butch; and nieces, Lea and Traci.

A memorial celebrating Gene’s life will be held at 26910 N. Madison Rd., Chattaroy, WA on Saturday, May 31st at 3:00pm.

Gene will be greatly missed and we look forward to seeing him in Heaven.

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