Donovan Edward BATES: Geneastory

Generation: 1

Donovan Edward BATES was born on 6 Nov 1955; died on 13 Feb 2008; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota.

Notes:

Sgt, U.S. Marine Corps, Viet Nam.

He and Marjorie may have had a third daughter, Jennifer.

Died:
last residence Duluth

Donovan married Marjorie Lynn ROESCHLEIN on 27 Dec 1974 in Stearns County, Minnesota, and was divorced on 3 Oct 1985 in Pine County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Marjorie Ann BATES was born on 31 Mar 1983 in Kanabec County, Minnesota; died on 8 Sep 2013 in Yellowstone County, Montana.

Generation: 2

Marjorie Ann BATES

(1.Donovan¹) was born on 31 Mar 1983 in Kanabec County, Minnesota; died on 8 Sep 2013 in Yellowstone County, Montana.

Notes:

I let go of doubt and fear. I live in the constant grace of God.

Marjorie Ann Bates, age 30, died in her home in Lockwood on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. She was born in Mora, Minn., on March 31, 1983.

Marjorie Ann was preceded in death by her grandparents, Patricia and Orville Bates and Frank Roeschlein; and her father, Donovan Bates.

She is survived by her husband, Martin Valenzuela; their two beautiful and loving sons, Angel and Junior; stepdaughter, Cinthya; her Mom and "Dad," Marjorie Davis and Rick Tucker; sisters, Jennifer (Chris) Steiner and Hannah Bates (Allen Marek); brothers, Zachary and Matthew Tucker (Lacie Hahn); and her nieces and nephews.

Those who knew Marjorie saw the beautiful angel that she was. Her infectious laugh and caring nature will be missed.

A celebration of Marjorie's life will be held at a later date. Memorials for Marjorie's family can be sent to Marjorie Davis, care of Unity Church of Christianity, 9 14th St. W., Billings, MT 59102.

Arrangements are by Cremation & Funeral Gallery.

Birth:
some sources say 30 Mar

Died:
“multiple prescription drug overdose” according to her death certificate

Marjorie married Martin VALENZUELA on 8 Mar 2011 in Clark County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]