Memories of Angela Ann Bates

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Angela Ann Bates

Gladstone, OR, USA

February 8, 1969 - November 16, 2020

Feb 8, 1969 - Nov 16, 2020

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Linda Carrier

1986, Milwaukie, OR, USA

Truly a blessing to have the babies just two months apart.

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Angela Donaldson Zagorsky

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Linda Carrier

Moms house

Ang and Liv whom she called her “lamb”

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Linda Carrier

1986, OHSU Hospital, Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR, USA

Ang right by my side while I was in labor with Liv

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Linda Carrier

Ang and her wee one

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Angela Donaldson Zagorsky

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Linda Carrier

1986, Milwaukie, OR, USA

Ang about ready to give birth to Will

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Linda Thomas-Carrier

Portland, OR, USA

Big Hair Decade. Hard to tell which decade it was with the two of us.

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Leland Bates

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Angela Donaldson Zagorsky

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Wanda Wesner

The words won’t come. They’ve all been said before and many times over. We said all that needed to be said. There truly are so many words I want to say and someday I will. Angela, my Louise, and mines journey has provided me with many memories, some to share and some to keep close to my heart. She was a fierce warrior, wife, mother, daughter, sister, auntie, niece, friend and any number of nouns, adjective etc. but, for me, she was my person, my bestie, my partner in crime, my soul sister, my Louise. I’m a better person because she loved me. (Ok Ang, music cue and now its stuck in my head) Some days I pick up my phone to text her only to realize what my brain forgot to tell my heart. Ang is always my symbol of strength, perseverance, bravery, courage, determination all mixed with beauty, grace, class and an Italian attitude! Today I miss you and celebrate you. I guess words were possible after all.

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Angela Donaldson Zagorsky

Hugs lady💕 Hugs lady💕 Hugs lady💕

Leigh Cowan

xxx❤️ xxx❤️ xxx❤️

Wanda Wesner

2015, Astoria, OR, USA

Thelma and Louise revisited

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Wanda Wesner

1994, Seaside, OR, USA

The beginning of Thelma and Louise

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Robin Gibson

I still haven't processed this loss properly, and I'm not sure when I'll be able to.

This one cuts DEEP. She was....IS....SUCH a beautiful soul, and though I barely knew her a year and a half, she touched me ever so deeply just being herself.

Ang, I once told you how my mother visits me occasionally. I pray you do too.

Love you, kiddo💔😔

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Warren Zaiger

Shared a heart

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Lindsay Spyker

2020, Oregon Coast

Thinking of Ang today 🌟

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Lori

It was my great honor and privilege to be part of Angie's transplant process. She was a bright light from our first phone call when her referral landed on my desk. She sent me pictures of herself, wanting to be seen as a person, not just another chart. She reminded my why I do the work I do.

My deepest condolences to all of Angie's family and friends.

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Linda Carrier

Thank you so very much for sharing this with us and doing the work you do. The time that Angela had post ... Read more Thank you so very much for sharing this with us and doing the work you do. The time that Angela had post transplant gave us all... Read more Thank you so very much for sharing this with us and... Read more

Robin Gibson

I still haven't processed this loss properly. I'm more deeply affected by Angela's passing than I ever thought... Read more I still haven't processed this loss properly. I'm more deeply affected by Angela's passing than I ever thought I would be. I still haven't processed this loss properly. I'm more... Read more

Dawn Weagant

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss.

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Linda Carrier

Thank you Dawn. Your kindness and generosity has meant so much to our family. Thank you Dawn. Your kindness and generosity has meant so much to our family. Thank you Dawn. Your kindness and generosity has meant... Read more

Jim and Pam Haines

This site is a lovely tribute to a lovely person who will be greatly missed.
Jim and Pam Haines

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Linda Carrier

Kelly Banister

A Mary Oliver Poem that reminds me of Angela

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Kelly Banister

Angela’s family and dear friends are in my heart. I will miss her beautiful posts always urging each of us to feel and express gratitude, and in her honor, I will do my best to practice this as best I can. We shared many interests: birds (how we met in a FB birding group); music (how we met in person at a Colin Hay concert); food, doggos, Portland, laughter. I will miss her posts and learning of how Felix, Bernie, GB, her mom, her sister, her kids, are all moving along through this world. I am posting a poem by Mary Olive that makes me think of Angela.

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Leland Bates

Linda Carrier

Lynieg2010 Goodemann

I am so sorry to hear of Angela's passing! I have missed her posts and her sense of humor and positive outlook on life! I met her in the pancreas/ kidney transplant site! She had her transplant about 5 months before I did. Altho she probably didn't realize it she helped me through my own tough times with her sense of humor and positive outlook on life and my husband and I looked forward to seeing what she would post next! So funny story... my husband had my FB account on his phone so we could keep family and friends updated on my transplant (kidney/pancreas). I got on one morning only to watch myself having a conversation with Angela. Ever watch yourself having a conversation with someone? It was quite fun! Anyway he was asking her what colors and flowers were her favorites. He makes glass pendants with flowers in them and we wanted to send her one!
I can picture her up there dancing with Mark and all her family and friends who passed before her. Watching her grandson, whom she adored, from above and couldn't wait to give him those gigi hugs and kisses. You could tell how she was feeling by her posts, fiesty comments and her positive outlook. She called me a warrior on my tx anniversary this year but she was my warrior queen who kept me uplifted when I really needed it! She will be missed but not forgotten!

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Leland Bates

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Linda Carrier

Thank you. It helps to know she touched so many lives. ❤️ Thank you. It helps to know she touched so many lives. ❤️ Thank you. It helps to know she touched so many lives.... Read more

Susan Webb

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Susan Webb

This is the post I keep in my heart..
It gave me the will to fight..
Angela..
Thank you so much for this post..

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Will Thomas

2018

I was so proud to share Felix with mom after he was born. She immediately embraced being a Gigi, it came so naturally to her. I've never seen her love anyone as much as she loved Felix!

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Leigh Cowan

Always in my thoughts and prayer’s. She was so proud to be a Gigi. I miss her so. Your mom was the BEST Always in my thoughts and prayer’s. She was so proud to be a Gigi. I miss her so. Your mom was the BEST Always in my thoughts and prayer’s. She was so proud... Read more

Will Thomas

2020, Gladstone, OR, USA

For Felix's 2nd birthday mom wanted to go all out. Since we couldn't have others over because of the pandemic, she decided to rent a bounce house. She and Greg turned their backyard into a wonderland for Felix. She joked that we'd have to rent a bounce house every year from now on. She would always go all out on celebrations like this.

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Linda Thomas-Carrier

I’ve never seen anyone more enthusiastic about celebrating family birthdays, accomplishments and holidays.... Read more I’ve never seen anyone more enthusiastic about celebrating family birthdays, accomplishments and holidays. I will forever miss... Read more I’ve never seen anyone more enthusiastic about celebrating... Read more

Leigh Cowan

She talked of her Felix often to me. She loved him so❤️ She talked of her Felix often to me. She loved him so❤️ She talked of her Felix often to me. She loved him ... Read more