Birth date: Jul 1, 1945 Death date: Oct 1, 2017
Daniel James Bates age 72 passed away on October 1, 2017 at Hospice House in Tampa Florida . He was born on July 1, 1945 in Ludlow, Massachusetts. He lost his wife Tera Bates of 56 years in December of 2016. He was a decorated Vi Read Obituary
Working with Dan could make you laugh!!! I was once discussing how bad the weeds were in my lawn and he lamented that he had the same issue but came to the conclusion that if any grass cannot survive on its own, it deserved to die. That made me laugh! Ever since then, when I think of my lawn, weeds, or someone else complains, I remember what he said. He was a great guy to work with and we at SWFWMD will miss him! Thank you Dan for your service to this country! God will bless you and your family I am sure!
My friend Dan, I will miss you. You always had a great story to tell and a joke to share. You loved to talk about food, especially your wife’s cooking. I always enjoyed hearing about your camping experiences as a boy, your army stories and your favorite movies Casablanca and African Queen. It was an honor to know you Dan, and I wish I could thank you for your service one more time. Rest In Peace my friend. Colleen Endres, Swfwmd co-worker
I've known Mr. Bates since we lived across the street from each other on Magnolia on base. My fondest memories revolve around the kitchen. He was always asking if I was hungry. (I was😁) He would mumble stuff under his breath being sarcastic. Funniest story EVER ( don't kill me Denise) when he grabbed your bra from the dryer and made the comment about the circle bandaids he pulled from the dryer😂😂.
I'm really gonna miss knowing that he's not around. I use to come back in the summer and although we were ALL grown. I'd still stop by the house, I'd still feel like that little girl when he answered. I'd be like " Hi Mr Bates....is Denise home" knowing full well she wasn't. It just reminded me of when we were kids.
You'll be missed Mr. Bates.❤️
