Private family services for Gilbert Wayne Bates, 67, Lecompton, will take place at a later date.
He died Monday, January 25, 2016, at DaVita Dialysis Center, Lawrence.
Gilbert was born June 29, 1948 to Virgil Lee Bates and Helen Louise (Hodson) Bates.
Gilbert spent most of his life in and around Lecompton, KS. He graduated from Lecompton High School in May of 1966. Soon after graduation, he went to work for Hallmark Cards in Lawrence. In 2000, he had to take early retirement due to health.
Gilbert leaves behind his mother, 3 sisters, Edna and husband (John Curran), Judy and husband (John Bryant) and Rita and husband (Steve Fisher), 7 nephews, 2 nieces, 6 great nephews, 14 great nieces and 2 great great nephews.
Gilbert will be greatly missed.
Memorials may be made to DaVita Dialysis Center in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
I am so sorry to hear that Gilbert has passed. We were in the same graduating class at Lecompton High School. Gilbert was a special guy! I know he will be missed. I have nice memories to look back on when thinking of Gilbert. RIP
My sympathies to the family
To all the Bates family-Our sympathy to you for the loss of Gilbert. We went to high school with him and always thought he was a fine and gentle person. He will be remembered fondly.
So sorry to hear of Gilbert passing.Sending my prayers and thoughts to all the family. I went to school with Gilbert and thought of him as a brother . Judy and I where best friend in High School and spend many nights at the Bates house ,so I got to know Gilbert real well.Lost track of him and Judy after I moved away but have never forgotten them . One last hug and kiss before I say R.I. P.
Helen and family, sorry to read of Gilbert’s passing. Even though I worked at Hallmark, I met Gilbert the times we stopped by to visit you and Virgil and from Art working with you at Aeroquip. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Oh brother my brother. I was a terrible sister in many ways. And because you were who you were you held nothing against me, you always forgave everything and anything I did. I love you.
Our sympathies to all the family. Many fun rides to work with Gilbert!
Our sympathies to all the family. Many fun rides to work with Gilbert!
So sorry to hear of Gilbert’s passing. Gilbert was a co-worker of mine at Hallmark Cards, and he was always a kind person to me. He will be missed. Prayers to his family.
So sorry to hear this. Prayers to the family.
Sorry to hear about Gilberts passing had a lot of good times with him in school
So sorry for your loss. Remember growing up around him and working with him. Thinking about your whole family.
So sorry for your loss. He was a dear fiend of my brother( Walt Jr.) and I will tell my brother and behave of him and all my family we send prayers to all Gilbert’s family. RIP
I am so terribly sorry to hear of this. Our deepest condolences to the entire family! May God comfort and bring peace that surpasses all understanding. We love you guys dearly!!
So sorry to hear about the loss of Gilbert. Our hearts are with the family (that we call our family) Sending our loving thoughts to all. love you all so much. hugs an kisses.