Linda Bates

Friday, April 28, 2017

Mrs. Linda Bates, 65, of Dell, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home.

Linda was born in Laurel, Montana to William and Vonna (Dwyer) Schaible. She was a homemaker and a member of Dell Baptist Church. Linda was a devout Christian and loved spreading the word about Jesus.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Gary Schaible.

Linda leaves her husband, Dale Bates of the home; three children, Ron Bates of Richland, Washington, Dan Bates of Livingston, Montana and Jonathan Bates of Richland, Washington; three brothers, Walter Schaible of Winston, Montana, James Schaible of Keizer, Oregon and Ken Schaible of Dillon, Montana; and six grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 2 at 3:30 p.m. at Dell Baptist Church. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. There will also be a memorial service in Montana to be announced at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.