In memory of Allan David Bates

In memory of Allan David Bates

Allan David Bates, Clearwater, Florida, December 8, 1947 – October 7, 2025. Allan David Bates was born on December 8, 1947 to Charles and Genevieve Bates. His older sister, Patricia, was 8 years old at that time, and his younger sister, Susan, would come along 17 months later. Allan grew up in Schoolcraft, in the home that was attached to his dad’s medical office. When he was a baby, the nurse from the office came out to the kitchen to make some…