Dorothy L. Bates' Obituary
Dorothy L. BatesPassed away peacefully and joined her savior on Aug 8, 2010 in San Mateo at age 91.Survived by her son Lyman of Atherton, son Lynn of Victor , Montana and daughter Toni B. Wood of Bedford, MA. Also survived by brother Max Schuette of Houston, TX and sister June Love of Upland,CA. She had a long, wonderful and always positive life. She was fun loving friendly and loved people. Dottie has 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, all of whom adored her. She and her husband Max, who passed away in 1987, were long time residents of San Mateo and Hillsborough and members of the Peninsula Golf and Country Club. Dot supported the Children's Home Society and Guide Dogs for the Blind and for the last several years she enjoyed living at the Peninsula Regent in San Mateo. She had been looking forward to the dedication of the soon to be completed Dorothy Bates Student Center at the Church of the Highlands.Friends and family are invited to a memorial service and reception to be held on Friday, Aug 13, 1 PM at the Church of the Highlands, 1900 Monterey Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066 with Pastor Donald Sheley presiding. Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by The Lifemark Center (650-349-4411). Dorothy will be interred by her family at Skylawn Memorial Park on Skyline Drive, San Mateo. Donations in Dot's memory preferred to The Church of the Highlands – The Dorothy Bates Student Center.
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