Everett "Jim" James Bates' Obituary
Remus - Everett James "Jim" Bates, 61, of Remus, passed away May 9, 2020, at his residence.
He was born July 30, 1958, in Lansing, the son of Wirt and Elizabeth (Hawthorne) Bates. As a boy, Jim vacationed with his family on Jehnzen Lake near Mecosta, and moved to the area permanently 35 years ago. He loved to hunt, fish, trap, and garden.
Jim is survived by his wife Michelle; his children Tammie (Jack) Stennett of Denver, CO, Jamie Jewell of St. Johns, Matthew (Toni Palos) Bates of Denver, Elizabeth (Aaron) Olszewski of Grand Rapids, and James (Michelle) Bates of Newaygo; his brothers Harvey (Tami) Bates of Silver City, NM, Frank (Lori Holt) Sinn of Lansing, Rick Sinn of Rapid River; his sister Jody Pitts of Greenfield, TN; several grandchildren; and a great granddaughter. Jim was preceded in death by his mother and his sister Pam Dixon.
A Celebration of Jim's Life will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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