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Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Venice
Michael W. Bates
August 22nd, 1945 - March 6th, 2009
Michael W. Bates, 63, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away Friday, March 6, 2008 while vacationing in Florida. Michael was born August 22, 1945 in Panama City, Florida the son of Gordon F. and Frances E. (Shaw) Bates. Michael was a driver for Kansas City International Shuttle in Kansas City, Missouri for 15 years. He was a member of the United States Army; he loved playing golf at Rockwood Golf Course, being around the water, and his dog Winston. He is survived by his mother Frances of North Port, FL; son, Brian Bates (Cheryl) daughter, Jamie Colson (Keith) and their mother Sharon Bates all of Independence, Missouri; sister, Nancy Morley (Vernon) of Petal, Mississippi; grandsons, Mason Guhse, Evan Colson and Christian Bates all of Independence, Missouri and nieces and nephews, and family friend Bob Burling. Michael was preceded in death by his father Gordon and his sister Judy Carpenter.
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Since the 1880s, Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory in Venice has stood as a sanctuary of solace, reflecting over a century of tradition in guiding families through the poignant process of farewell and celebration. Our story, deeply woven into the community's fabric, began in 1883 when the Farley family opened their first funeral home. With a heartfelt mission to help families navigate the grief of loss and to celebrate the legacies of their loved ones, we have built a legacy of compassionate care that has endured across the ages....
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