Mount Vernon (WA) Daily Herald, Sep. 22, 1939, p1 & p6.
GEORGE L BATES DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME HERE
PIONEER MERCHANT AND PROMINENT LODGEMAN DIES PEACEFULLY: FUNERAL WILL PROBABLY BE MONDAY.
George Lee Bates, 72, pioneer Mount Vernon merchant and prominent lodgeman, died suddenly at his home at about 6:45 o'clock here this morning [9/22/1939]. He was a victim of heart disease, from which he had long been a sufferer.
Death came suddenly, shocking his family and scores of friends. He had risen and dressed and was lying on the parlor davenport, talking with his wife, when his heart stopped beating, death coming quickly and peacefully.
Only yesterday Mr. Bates went as usual to his office in the business district, where he was local representative of the state tax commission, a position he had held for several years. He suffered his first heart attack a number of years ago, and only the fact that he exercised extreme care was he able to prolong his life.
Although he suffered intently [sic] from his ailment, few knew about it, from Mr. Bates was not one to complain.
A signal honor would have been his had he lived until tonight. Members of the Masonic lodge had planned a surprise presentation of a 50-year certificate. State Masonic leaders came here today for the event which was to have been this evening.
The body was taken to the Aaron Light chapel to wait funeral ar- (continued on Page Six)
GEORGE BATES (Continued from Page One) rangements. it was expected the services would be held next Monday.
Mr. Bates was born at St. Joseph, MO Aug 27, 1967. He had his early schooling at Bentonville, MO and went to college at Pea Ridge, in the same state.
For a number of years he lived at Gravette, Ark., where he was the town's first postmaster. He operated a mercantile establishment there and was also the city treasurer for several years.
The family came to Mount Vernon in 1904 and had resided here since except for short periods at Stanwood and Wapata.
In this city, Mr. Bates entered the hardware business. For several years he and William. Dale operated the Mount Vernon Hardware store, seeling [sic] it about a score of years ago.
In recent years Mr. Bates had been local representative of several transportation companies, and of the state tax commission.
Outstanding during his residence here was Mr. Bates' activity with various Masonic groups. He was a member of York Rite, the Blue lodge, the Chapter, and the Knights Templar. he was also a 32nd degree Scottish Rite of Bellingham, and was a member of Seattle Shriners, Nile Temple.
For many years he was secretary of the Blue lodge and the Commandry, and he was also commander of the Commandry, having been instrumental in forming the latter organization, of which he was the first commander. He was also affiliated with the Eastern Stars; having served as a patron in that group.
Another group which he helped form was the DeMolay boys, composed of sons of Masons. Mr. Bates was the first "dad" of that group, an honor which he held for many years. He took an intense interest in the boys and was loved by all of them.
In other organizations, he was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge when it was in Mount Vernon, having served in offices of that order, and he was a long time Odd Fellow, retaining an "ancient" membership in that lodge.
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Mount Vernon (WA) Daily Herald. Mon., Sep. 25, 1939, p3.
SCORES ATTEND BATES FUNERAL
The scores who had known and loved George Bates gathered at the Aaron Light chapel this morning to pay a last sad farewell to the man whose untimely death Friday cast a shadow of gloom over the entire community. People from every walk of life filled the chapel and among them were noted many pioneers from whose ranks Mr. Bates was taken.
Beautiful floral tributes were banked about the front of the chapel and casket, mute evidence of the sorrow felt by his many friends, and testifying to the esteem in which he was held.
The Rev. C. H. Boddington, pastor of the Episcopal church, of which Mr. Bates was a member, was in charge of the services. Impressive Masonic services were held at the grave by fellow lodgement who attended the rites in uniform.
Mr. Bates had been a Mason for 50 years and was to have been honored with a 50-year certificate the day he died. In May, he was presented with a gold medal by the grand high priest at the grand conclave of the Grand Royal Arch chapter for having been a Royal Arch Mason for 50 years.
In the graveside ritual, George Pederson served as Worshipful Master, assisted by Swan Johnston, Roland Thomas and Harry Lovejoy as officers.
Music was provided by Mrs. Ivan Parker, who sang "The Lord's Prayer," and Oliver Noce, who sang "Goin' Home," assisted by Mrs. Glen Davis at the organ. A Guard of honor was furnished by Commandery No. 16, Knight Templars with Dr. George Shorkley as Commander.
Former DeMolay boys who had been active under "Dad" Bates were pallbearers. They were Ray Nasar and Edwin Barker of Anacores, Charles Lederle of Sedro-Woolley, Gordon Shiek, Edwin Dale and Aaron D. Light of Mount Vernon. Mr. Bates had listed these young men prior to his heath to serve as his pallbearers.
Honorary casketbearers were William Hayton, W. J. S. Gordon, R. L. Davis, Fred Hanseroth, Frank Hunt and Joe Parker. Interment was made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery in this city.
Mount Vernon (WA) Daily Herald. Mon., Sep. 25, 1939, p3.
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GEORGE L BATES DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME HERE
PIONEER MERCHANT AND PROMINENT LODGEMAN DIES PEACEFULLY: FUNERAL WILL PROBABLY BE MONDAY.
George Lee Bates, 72, pioneer Mount Vernon merchant and prominent lodgeman, died suddenly at his home at about 6:45 o'clock here this morning [9/22/1939]. He was a victim of heart disease, from which he had long been a sufferer.
Death came suddenly, shocking his family and scores of friends. He had risen and dressed and was lying on the parlor davenport, talking with his wife, when his heart stopped beating, death coming quickly and peacefully.
Only yesterday Mr. Bates went as usual to his office in the business district, where he was local representative of the state tax commission, a position he had held for several years. He suffered his first heart attack a number of years ago, and only the fact that he exercised extreme care was he able to prolong his life.
Although he suffered intently [sic] from his ailment, few knew about it, from Mr. Bates was not one to complain.
A signal honor would have been his had he lived until tonight. Members of the Masonic lodge had planned a surprise presentation of a 50-year certificate. State Masonic leaders came here today for the event which was to have been this evening.
The body was taken to the Aaron Light chapel to wait funeral ar- (continued on Page Six)
GEORGE BATES (Continued from Page One) rangements. it was expected the services would be held next Monday.
Mr. Bates was born at St. Joseph, MO Aug 27, 1967. He had his early schooling at Bentonville, MO and went to college at Pea Ridge, in the same state.
For a number of years he lived at Gravette, Ark., where he was the town's first postmaster. He operated a mercantile establishment there and was also the city treasurer for several years.
The family came to Mount Vernon in 1904 and had resided here since except for short periods at Stanwood and Wapata.
In this city, Mr. Bates entered the hardware business. For several years he and William. Dale operated the Mount Vernon Hardware store, seeling [sic] it about a score of years ago.
In recent years Mr. Bates had been local representative of several transportation companies, and of the state tax commission.
Outstanding during his residence here was Mr. Bates' activity with various Masonic groups. He was a member of York Rite, the Blue lodge, the Chapter, and the Knights Templar. he was also a 32nd degree Scottish Rite of Bellingham, and was a member of Seattle Shriners, Nile Temple.
For many years he was secretary of the Blue lodge and the Commandry, and he was also commander of the Commandry, having been instrumental in forming the latter organization, of which he was the first commander. He was also affiliated with the Eastern Stars; having served as a patron in that group.
Another group which he helped form was the DeMolay boys, composed of sons of Masons. Mr. Bates was the first "dad" of that group, an honor which he held for many years. He took an intense interest in the boys and was loved by all of them.
In other organizations, he was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge when it was in Mount Vernon, having served in offices of that order, and he was a long time Odd Fellow, retaining an "ancient" membership in that lodge.
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Mount Vernon (WA) Daily Herald. Mon., Sep. 25, 1939, p3.
SCORES ATTEND BATES FUNERAL
The scores who had known and loved George Bates gathered at the Aaron Light chapel this morning to pay a last sad farewell to the man whose untimely death Friday cast a shadow of gloom over the entire community. People from every walk of life filled the chapel and among them were noted many pioneers from whose ranks Mr. Bates was taken.
Beautiful floral tributes were banked about the front of the chapel and casket, mute evidence of the sorrow felt by his many friends, and testifying to the esteem in which he was held.
The Rev. C. H. Boddington, pastor of the Episcopal church, of which Mr. Bates was a member, was in charge of the services. Impressive Masonic services were held at the grave by fellow lodgement who attended the rites in uniform.
Mr. Bates had been a Mason for 50 years and was to have been honored with a 50-year certificate the day he died. In May, he was presented with a gold medal by the grand high priest at the grand conclave of the Grand Royal Arch chapter for having been a Royal Arch Mason for 50 years.
In the graveside ritual, George Pederson served as Worshipful Master, assisted by Swan Johnston, Roland Thomas and Harry Lovejoy as officers.
Music was provided by Mrs. Ivan Parker, who sang "The Lord's Prayer," and Oliver Noce, who sang "Goin' Home," assisted by Mrs. Glen Davis at the organ. A Guard of honor was furnished by Commandery No. 16, Knight Templars with Dr. George Shorkley as Commander.
Former DeMolay boys who had been active under "Dad" Bates were pallbearers. They were Ray Nasar and Edwin Barker of Anacores, Charles Lederle of Sedro-Woolley, Gordon Shiek, Edwin Dale and Aaron D. Light of Mount Vernon. Mr. Bates had listed these young men prior to his heath to serve as his pallbearers.
Honorary casketbearers were William Hayton, W. J. S. Gordon, R. L. Davis, Fred Hanseroth, Frank Hunt and Joe Parker. Interment was made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery in this city.
Mount Vernon (WA) Daily Herald. Mon., Sep. 25, 1939, p3.
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Mount Vernon (WA) Daily Herald, Sep. 22, 1939, p1 & p6.
GEORGE L BATES DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME HERE
PIONEER MERCHANT AND PROMINENT LODGEMAN DIES PEACEFULLY: FUNERAL WILL PROBABLY BE MONDAY.
George Lee Bates, 72, pioneer Mount Vernon merchant and prominent lodgeman, died suddenly at his home at about 6:45 o'clock here this morning [9/22/1939]. He was a victim of heart disease, from which he had long been a sufferer.
Death came suddenly, shocking his family and scores of friends. He had risen and dressed and was lying on the parlor davenport, talking with his wife, when his heart stopped beating, death coming quickly and peacefully.
Only yesterday Mr. Bates went as usual to his office in the business district, where he was local representative of the state tax commission, a position he had held for several years. He suffered his first heart attack a number of years ago, and only the fact that he exercised extreme care was he able to prolong his life.
Although he suffered intently [sic] from his ailment, few knew about it, from Mr. Bates was not one to complain.
A signal honor would have been his had he lived until tonight. Members of the Masonic lodge had planned a surprise presentation of a 50-year certificate. State Masonic leaders came here today for the event which was to have been this evening.
The body was taken to the Aaron Light chapel to wait funeral ar- (continued on Page Six)
GEORGE BATES (Continued from Page One) rangements. it was expected the services would be held next Monday.
Mr. Bates was born at St. Joseph, MO Aug 27, 1967. He had his early schooling at Bentonville, MO and went to college at Pea Ridge, in the same state.
For a number of years he lived at Gravette, Ark., where he was the town's first postmaster. He operated a mercantile establishment there and was also the city treasurer for several years.
The family came to Mount Vernon in 1904 and had resided here since except for short periods at Stanwood and Wapata.
In this city, Mr. Bates entered the hardware business. For several years he and William. Dale operated the Mount Vernon Hardware store, seeling [sic] it about a score of years ago.
In recent years Mr. Bates had been local representative of several transportation companies, and of the state tax commission.
Outstanding during his residence here was Mr. Bates' activity with various Masonic groups. He was a member of York Rite, the Blue lodge, the Chapter, and the Knights Templar. he was also a 32nd degree Scottish Rite of Bellingham, and was a member of Seattle Shriners, Nile Temple.
For many years he was secretary of the Blue lodge and the Commandry, and he was also commander of the Commandry, having been instrumental in forming the latter organization, of which he was the first commander. He was also affiliated with the Eastern Stars; having served as a patron in that group.
Another group which he helped form was the DeMolay boys, composed of sons of Masons. Mr. Bates was the first "dad" of that group, an honor which he held for many years. He took an intense interest in the boys and was loved by all of them.
In other organizations, he was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge when it was in Mount Vernon, having served in offices of that order, and he was a long time Odd Fellow, retaining an "ancient" membership in that lodge.
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Mount Vernon (WA) Daily Herald. Mon., Sep. 25, 1939, p3.
SCORES ATTEND BATES FUNERAL
The scores who had known and loved George Bates gathered at the Aaron Light chapel this morning to pay a last sad farewell to the man whose untimely death Friday cast a shadow of gloom over the entire community. People from every walk of life filled the chapel and among them were noted many pioneers from whose ranks Mr. Bates was taken.
Beautiful floral tributes were banked about the front of the chapel and casket, mute evidence of the sorrow felt by his many friends, and testifying to the esteem in which he was held.
The Rev. C. H. Boddington, pastor of the Episcopal church, of which Mr. Bates was a member, was in charge of the services. Impressive Masonic services were held at the grave by fellow lodgement who attended the rites in uniform.
Mr. Bates had been a Mason for 50 years and was to have been honored with a 50-year certificate the day he died. In May, he was presented with a gold medal by the grand high priest at the grand conclave of the Grand Royal Arch chapter for having been a Royal Arch Mason for 50 years.
In the graveside ritual, George Pederson served as Worshipful Master, assisted by Swan Johnston, Roland Thomas and Harry Lovejoy as officers.
Music was provided by Mrs. Ivan Parker, who sang "The Lord's Prayer," and Oliver Noce, who sang "Goin' Home," assisted by Mrs. Glen Davis at the organ. A Guard of honor was furnished by Commandery No. 16, Knight Templars with Dr. George Shorkley as Commander.
Former DeMolay boys who had been active under "Dad" Bates were pallbearers. They were Ray Nasar and Edwin Barker of Anacores, Charles Lederle of Sedro-Woolley, Gordon Shiek, Edwin Dale and Aaron D. Light of Mount Vernon. Mr. Bates had listed these young men prior to his heath to serve as his pallbearers.
Honorary casketbearers were William Hayton, W. J. S. Gordon, R. L. Davis, Fred Hanseroth, Frank Hunt and Joe Parker. Interment was made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery in this city.
Mount Vernon (WA) Daily Herald. Mon., Sep. 25, 1939, p3.
[Courtesy [email protected] gmail Oct 16, ]
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GEORGE L BATES DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME HERE
PIONEER MERCHANT AND PROMINENT LODGEMAN DIES PEACEFULLY: FUNERAL WILL PROBABLY BE MONDAY.
George Lee Bates, 72, pioneer Mount Vernon merchant and prominent lodgeman, died suddenly at his home at about 6:45 o'clock here this morning [9/22/1939]. He was a victim of heart disease, from which he had long been a sufferer.
Death came suddenly, shocking his family and scores of friends. He had risen and dressed and was lying on the parlor davenport, talking with his wife, when his heart stopped beating, death coming quickly and peacefully.
Only yesterday Mr. Bates went as usual to his office in the business district, where he was local representative of the state tax commission, a position he had held for several years. He suffered his first heart attack a number of years ago, and only the fact that he exercised extreme care was he able to prolong his life.
Although he suffered intently [sic] from his ailment, few knew about it, from Mr. Bates was not one to complain.
A signal honor would have been his had he lived until tonight. Members of the Masonic lodge had planned a surprise presentation of a 50-year certificate. State Masonic leaders came here today for the event which was to have been this evening.
The body was taken to the Aaron Light chapel to wait funeral ar- (continued on Page Six)
GEORGE BATES (Continued from Page One) rangements. it was expected the services would be held next Monday.
Mr. Bates was born at St. Joseph, MO Aug 27, 1967. He had his early schooling at Bentonville, MO and went to college at Pea Ridge, in the same state.
For a number of years he lived at Gravette, Ark., where he was the town's first postmaster. He operated a mercantile establishment there and was also the city treasurer for several years.
The family came to Mount Vernon in 1904 and had resided here since except for short periods at Stanwood and Wapata.
In this city, Mr. Bates entered the hardware business. For several years he and William. Dale operated the Mount Vernon Hardware store, seeling [sic] it about a score of years ago.
In recent years Mr. Bates had been local representative of several transportation companies, and of the state tax commission.
Outstanding during his residence here was Mr. Bates' activity with various Masonic groups. He was a member of York Rite, the Blue lodge, the Chapter, and the Knights Templar. he was also a 32nd degree Scottish Rite of Bellingham, and was a member of Seattle Shriners, Nile Temple.
For many years he was secretary of the Blue lodge and the Commandry, and he was also commander of the Commandry, having been instrumental in forming the latter organization, of which he was the first commander. He was also affiliated with the Eastern Stars; having served as a patron in that group.
Another group which he helped form was the DeMolay boys, composed of sons of Masons. Mr. Bates was the first "dad" of that group, an honor which he held for many years. He took an intense interest in the boys and was loved by all of them.
In other organizations, he was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge when it was in Mount Vernon, having served in offices of that order, and he was a long time Odd Fellow, retaining an "ancient" membership in that lodge.
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Mount Vernon (WA) Daily Herald. Mon., Sep. 25, 1939, p3.
SCORES ATTEND BATES FUNERAL
The scores who had known and loved George Bates gathered at the Aaron Light chapel this morning to pay a last sad farewell to the man whose untimely death Friday cast a shadow of gloom over the entire community. People from every walk of life filled the chapel and among them were noted many pioneers from whose ranks Mr. Bates was taken.
Beautiful floral tributes were banked about the front of the chapel and casket, mute evidence of the sorrow felt by his many friends, and testifying to the esteem in which he was held.
The Rev. C. H. Boddington, pastor of the Episcopal church, of which Mr. Bates was a member, was in charge of the services. Impressive Masonic services were held at the grave by fellow lodgement who attended the rites in uniform.
Mr. Bates had been a Mason for 50 years and was to have been honored with a 50-year certificate the day he died. In May, he was presented with a gold medal by the grand high priest at the grand conclave of the Grand Royal Arch chapter for having been a Royal Arch Mason for 50 years.
In the graveside ritual, George Pederson served as Worshipful Master, assisted by Swan Johnston, Roland Thomas and Harry Lovejoy as officers.
Music was provided by Mrs. Ivan Parker, who sang "The Lord's Prayer," and Oliver Noce, who sang "Goin' Home," assisted by Mrs. Glen Davis at the organ. A Guard of honor was furnished by Commandery No. 16, Knight Templars with Dr. George Shorkley as Commander.
Former DeMolay boys who had been active under "Dad" Bates were pallbearers. They were Ray Nasar and Edwin Barker of Anacores, Charles Lederle of Sedro-Woolley, Gordon Shiek, Edwin Dale and Aaron D. Light of Mount Vernon. Mr. Bates had listed these young men prior to his heath to serve as his pallbearers.
Honorary casketbearers were William Hayton, W. J. S. Gordon, R. L. Davis, Fred Hanseroth, Frank Hunt and Joe Parker. Interment was made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery in this city.
Mount Vernon (WA) Daily Herald. Mon., Sep. 25, 1939, p3.
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