Shirley J. Bateman, 82, of Swatara Township, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 4, 2015.
Shirley was born in Newport, PA on November 27, 1932. She was married to Harry W. Bateman Sr., to whom she had four boys - the first when she was 17 and the last when she was 26. Shirley devoted her life to her family and made caring for those she loved her highest priority. After serving others as a waitress for over 30 years, she eventually retired after a period of caring for children in her home. Shirley will be remembered as a courageous woman who persevered through a life that brought many challenges. Through it all, she maintained a certain elegance, wit, and charm that was easily seen in her contagious smile that could light up a room.
Surviving are her two sons, Daniel Bateman (Lana) of Florida and Steven Bateman (Kim) of Harrisburg. Also surviving are a brother and sister, Earl Bitner of Middletown and Ruby Rupley of Elizabethtown, along with six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two sons, Harry Bateman Jr. and Michael Bateman, along with a brother, Richard Peterman Sr. and three sisters; Betty Barbour, Gladys Boykin, and Jean Kistler.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Steve Bateman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
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Published in Patriot-News on Jan. 9, 2015
Shirley was born in Newport, PA on November 27, 1932. She was married to Harry W. Bateman Sr., to whom she had four boys - the first when she was 17 and the last when she was 26. Shirley devoted her life to her family and made caring for those she loved her highest priority. After serving others as a waitress for over 30 years, she eventually retired after a period of caring for children in her home. Shirley will be remembered as a courageous woman who persevered through a life that brought many challenges. Through it all, she maintained a certain elegance, wit, and charm that was easily seen in her contagious smile that could light up a room.
Surviving are her two sons, Daniel Bateman (Lana) of Florida and Steven Bateman (Kim) of Harrisburg. Also surviving are a brother and sister, Earl Bitner of Middletown and Ruby Rupley of Elizabethtown, along with six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two sons, Harry Bateman Jr. and Michael Bateman, along with a brother, Richard Peterman Sr. and three sisters; Betty Barbour, Gladys Boykin, and Jean Kistler.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Steve Bateman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
www.pennlive.com/obits
Published in Patriot-News on Jan. 9, 2015
Shirley J. Bateman, 82, of Swatara Township, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 4, 2015.
Shirley was born in Newport, PA on November 27, 1932. She was married to Harry W. Bateman Sr., to whom she had four boys - the first when she was 17 and the last when she was 26. Shirley devoted her life to her family and made caring for those she loved her highest priority. After serving others as a waitress for over 30 years, she eventually retired after a period of caring for children in her home. Shirley will be remembered as a courageous woman who persevered through a life that brought many challenges. Through it all, she maintained a certain elegance, wit, and charm that was easily seen in her contagious smile that could light up a room.
Surviving are her two sons, Daniel Bateman (Lana) of Florida and Steven Bateman (Kim) of Harrisburg. Also surviving are a brother and sister, Earl Bitner of Middletown and Ruby Rupley of Elizabethtown, along with six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two sons, Harry Bateman Jr. and Michael Bateman, along with a brother, Richard Peterman Sr. and three sisters; Betty Barbour, Gladys Boykin, and Jean Kistler.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Steve Bateman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
www.pennlive.com/obits
Published in Patriot-News on Jan. 9, 2015
Shirley was born in Newport, PA on November 27, 1932. She was married to Harry W. Bateman Sr., to whom she had four boys - the first when she was 17 and the last when she was 26. Shirley devoted her life to her family and made caring for those she loved her highest priority. After serving others as a waitress for over 30 years, she eventually retired after a period of caring for children in her home. Shirley will be remembered as a courageous woman who persevered through a life that brought many challenges. Through it all, she maintained a certain elegance, wit, and charm that was easily seen in her contagious smile that could light up a room.
Surviving are her two sons, Daniel Bateman (Lana) of Florida and Steven Bateman (Kim) of Harrisburg. Also surviving are a brother and sister, Earl Bitner of Middletown and Ruby Rupley of Elizabethtown, along with six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two sons, Harry Bateman Jr. and Michael Bateman, along with a brother, Richard Peterman Sr. and three sisters; Betty Barbour, Gladys Boykin, and Jean Kistler.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Steve Bateman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
www.pennlive.com/obits
Published in Patriot-News on Jan. 9, 2015
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