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In memory of
Mr. Lawrence "Larry" William Bates
1942 - November 12, 2025
1942 - Nov 12, 2025
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In loving memory of Lawrence William Bates
Lawrence William Bates, beloved father, grandfather and husband, went home to be with the Lord on the 12th of November of 2025, at age 82 in Vancouver, Washington. Lawrence was born, along with his fraternal twin Harold, on the 22nd of November 1942 in Waterloo, Iowa, to Roy Bates and Florence Bates. His parents, and brother preceded him in death.
Lawrence served in the US Navy as an …
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Community Involvement
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Westport Community Church, Westport, Oregon
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Clatskanie Gun Club
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What were Lawrence's favorite local spots?
Mt Nicolai, Oregon was his favorite hunting, camping, and exploring site. He also wa…
Mt Nicolai, Oregon was his favorite hunting, camping, and exploring site. He also was known to…
Mt Nicolai, Oregon was his favorite hunting, camping, and exploring site. He also was known to enjoy Yellowstone, and Y…
What causes did Lawrence care about most?
Caring for widows, orphans, and the poor
Caring for widows, orphans, and the poor
Caring for widows, orphans, and the poor
What were Lawrence's favorite vacation spots?
The West, and Midwest in USA. usually camping.
The West, and Midwest in USA. usually camping.
The West, and Midwest in USA. usually camping.
What were Lawrence's favorite ways to spend free time?
Out in the wild, hunting, shooting, or camping with friends and especially family, o…
Out in the wild, hunting, shooting, or camping with friends and especially family, or just exp…
Out in the wild, hunting, shooting, or camping with friends and especially family, or just exploring logging roads
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