Dayle Bates

Dayle R. Bates, 78, died Sun., Feb. 16th at Longmont United Hospital. Dayle was born in Tekamah, Nebraska . He was in the regular "coffee gang" at Aunt Alice's and Goodfellas. Dayle enjoyed spending time with and attending his grandchildren’s events. He also spent many years as a volunteer at Columbine Elementary School. Dayle is survived by his wife Sherri Lynn (Logan) Bates, Longmont, CO; Sons, Richard (Miji) Bates, Longmont, CO, Dayle Robert Bates, Jr., Orlando, FL and Alan (Tracy) Bates, Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Daughter, Tanya Marie (Carl) Gumeson, Longmont, CO; Grandchildren: Ashley, Amber, Levi, Sean, Christopher, Kayla-Marie and Marissa; Brothers, Donnie and Leroy; Sisters: Shirley, Kathy and Patty; Grandmother, Marie Piper; Sisters-in-law, Gail; Mother-in-law, Shirley Colvin and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Juanita and Jackie and Sister-in-law, Diana. Visitation will be held from 10;00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 24, 2014 at Carroll-Lewellen Funeral Home, 530 Terry St., Longmont. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m.. A Celebration of Dayle’s Life will follow the Funeral Service at the Moose Lodge, 2200 Pratt St. Service Information A service summary is not available