1943
2011
Arrangements under the direction of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston, MI.
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August 18, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Roger. So nice to have gotten to know you and your family more in the last few yrs. God bless you Janell,Ryan,Thad and family. If you need help with anything in Norwood,let me know. Sue and Jerry Hofmann
August 8, 2011
Winifred Motherwell
Janell,
Thinking of you and your sons at this difficult time. You have our sympathy and concern.
August 8, 2011
Cathy (Pratt) Wade
Janell, Thad, Ryan and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. I spent so much time with Ryan especially, and with Thad during high school but I never really got to know their dad. As an adult I've had the pleasure of seeing him in the office and I realize how he had such great sons, because they take after their father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
August 8, 2011
Janell and Family,
We were sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless all of you.
Joe and Pattie Wieber
August 8, 2011
DON HEINZ
I HAVE KNOWN ROGER FOR ROUGHLY FORTY-FIVE YEARS AND HE WAS A WONDERFUL HUSBAND,FATHER AND AN ALL AROUND GOOD CITIZEN. TO ME, WE ALWAYS HAD FUN AND HE MADE ME LAUGH. I WILL MISS HIM.
August 7, 2011
Janell,
Jerry & I were just notified of Roger's death. We are up north. We lost a friend.
Jerry & Sandy Smith
August 7, 2011
Beth, Janelle, Thad, Ryan
When I was growing up the Bates were our next door neighbors. They and the little weiner dogs were all part of our family. Roger was always kind to my brother Mark and me, he was like our older brother while we lived on Irving Street. With thoughts, prayers and condolenses.
Dale Fisher & Family
August 7, 2011
Dale Walker
To the Family of Roger Bates,
I and the Members of the White Oak Hilltop Fliers, would like to wish our sincerest condolences. We all enjoyed his humor and his stories, he was a great asset to our club. He will be greatly missed by us all.
August 7, 2011
Lee & judy Hatt
So sorry Janell You know he was my best buddy and pal. and would always stand by me.
August 7, 2011
Bruce Carruthers
Janell and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Roger's death. I did not know him well but from what I know of him, Roger lived a full life, touched the lives deeply of those who knew him, and leaves a wonderful legacy. His legacy lives on in the memory of family and friends. I wish you comfort in your thoughts and memories of him in this difficult time.
August 7, 2011
Lorraine Disbrow
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you all at your time of sorrow.
August 7, 2011
My thoughts are with you all. Classmate of 1961. Karen Stevens Bell
August 6, 2011
Drew Buell
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. The Buell Family
August 5, 2011
Diane Wedge-Thering
Janelle,Thad,Ryan,and Families
Am so sorry to hear of your loss, and will keep all of you in my prayers. We will remember all the good times we had as our children grew up together. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
August 5, 2011
Madge Heinz
Rogers life was always filled full with his family and his passions. Wonderful man with great humor, a terrible loss for my sister Janell, her sons ans their wives and for his granddaughter Qian.
August 4, 2011
Niki South
A wonderful man and uncle.
August 4, 2011
Roger's Family,
I worked with Roger at CP when I was just a young man and he was always very up straight, always help me with the right way to go. He was a leader and I am so sorry for his passing but he will be remembered by all and will be a leader in heaven.
Ed Ancel
August 4, 2011
Janelle and Sons, John and Margaret Kennedy send our most
sincere sympathy during this sad
time of your life. We have you in our prayers and fond memories of Roger.
John and Margaret Kennedy
August 4, 2011
Merrilee Parker
Janelle, Thad, Ryan, everyone...
No words are sufficient; I'm so sorry. I have funny memories of Roger and am grateful to have known him.
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