Keith Hyrum Bates, 93, passed away at home on April 29, 2012.
Keith was born March 28, 1919 in Wanship, Utah the youngest of six children of Ephraim Bates and Hettie Mae Judd Bates.
He grew up in Salt Lake City and attended the University of Utah receiving his degree in mechanical engineering. He served a mission to the New England States and upon his return married his junior high school sweetheart, Bernice Tidwell, in the Salt Lake Temple. They moved to Schenectady, NY where Keith worked for the General Electric Company helping develop the first jet engines during World War II. They returned to Salt Lake to where he continued a 40 year career with General Electric.
Keith served as Bishop of the Monument Park 15th Ward and spent his life helping others. He found happiness assisting those in need and sharing his mechanical and electrical expertise.
He was a wonderful example of love and service, especially taking care of his wife, Bernice, who passed away in 2001. He is survived by his children Annette (Stewart Larsen) Logan, UT, Cynthia (Lynn Larsen) Denver, CO, Karen (Rand Peterson, deceased) Las Vegas, NV and Jim Bates (Jeanne) Riverton, UT, 17 grandchildren and 38 great- grandchildren.
His family rejoices in his release from the frustration of his physical restrictions caused by a stroke. We have all learned from his never-give-up attitude and strong example of faith and service.
uneral services will be at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South in Salt Lake City at 11 am on Saturday, May 5, 2012 Friends and family may visit from 9:45-10:45 am prior to the services at the mortuary. Burial in Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery.
Published in Deseret News from May 3 to May 5, 2012
Keith Hyrum Bates, 93, passed away at home on April 29, 2012.
Keith was born March 28, 1919 in Wanship, Utah the youngest of six children of Ephraim Bates and Hettie Mae Judd Bates.
He grew up in Salt Lake City and attended the University of Utah receiving his degree in mechanical engineering. He served a mission to the New England States and upon his return married his junior high school sweetheart, Bernice Tidwell, in the Salt Lake Temple. They moved to Schenectady, NY where Keith worked for the General Electric Company helping develop the first jet engines during World War II. They returned to Salt Lake to where he continued a 40 year career with General Electric.
Keith served as Bishop of the Monument Park 15th Ward and spent his life helping others. He found happiness assisting those in need and sharing his mechanical and electrical expertise.
He was a wonderful example of love and service, especially taking care of his wife, Bernice, who passed away in 2001. He is survived by his children Annette (Stewart Larsen) Logan, UT, Cynthia (Lynn Larsen) Denver, CO, Karen (Rand Peterson, deceased) Las Vegas, NV and Jim Bates (Jeanne) Riverton, UT, 17 grandchildren and 38 great- grandchildren.
His family rejoices in his release from the frustration of his physical restrictions caused by a stroke. We have all learned from his never-give-up attitude and strong example of faith and service.
uneral services will be at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South in Salt Lake City at 11 am on Saturday, May 5, 2012 Friends and family may visit from 9:45-10:45 am prior to the services at the mortuary. Burial in Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery.
Published in Deseret News from May 3 to May 5, 2012
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