David BATES

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BATES: David Ernest Grenville Bates, June 20, 1954 – February 12, 2013. David was born in Brandon, Manitoba and graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1978. He worked in private practice in Brandon until 1990 and, for the last 20 years, with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. David brought joy and laughter to so many people including family, friends and his colleagues at the CFIA. His pranks were legendary. David loved sailing and sunsets at Clearwater Bay and Gabriola Island. Who would have thought that a prairie farm boy would end up being so passionate about canoeing and being on the water! His love for life was contagious. David was truly a teddy bear on the inside and could pull everyone in with his warmth and bear hugs. We will miss your stories, humour, and love of flowers and nature. You were our sunshine and you made us happy when skies were grey.You knew how much your family and friends loved you.We will never let the memory of your sunshine fade away.David is survived by his wife Lynn, daughters Jennifer (Brent) and Catherine (Daniel), grandson Colton, father Grenville, sisters Diane (Richard) and Alys-Lynne (Steve). A memorial service will be held Friday, February 15, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery, Highway #1 East and Navin Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. Special thanks to staff of CancerCare (Victoria Hospital) and the Riverview Health Centre, Palliative Care Unit 3E. Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery, (204) 222-3241.Condolences may be sent to greenacresfuneralhome.com

As published in Brandon Sun on Feb 14, 2013