Anna V. Bates (93) left this life and is now with her husband Dennis, son Benjamin, daughters Mary, Esther and Denise, her loving parents Lucia and Mamerto and siblings, Vidal, Angela and Dolores. Anna was born on September 1, 1933, in the Philippines and then moved to Hawaii, when she was in her teens, with her family. She lived her golden years in Tooele, Utah, doing things that she loved like fishing, gardening, cheering on her favorite basketball team the “Jazz” and her simple pleasure, Wendover. Missing her are daughters Adele (Bob) Woodard, Grace (Jeff) Criner and son John (Desma) Garo, 17 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild, sisters Florida’, Ignacia and June and many nephews and nieces.
Anna’s family would like to thank the staff at Rocky Mountain Care, Willow Springs in Tooele for the care they gave to her. Special thanks to the office staff; Nikki, Beverly, George for all their help, nursing/aide staff, recreation staff for the many activities they provided, especially BINGO, Physical Therapist Dave, and Hospice. And to Sally, a very special women who knew Anna for a very short time but made a big impact in her life. She cherished their friendship.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 11, at 10 AM in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel,1025 West Utah Ave, Tooele. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior, Interment will take place at Tooele City Cemetery following the service, about 11:30 am under the care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Aloha attire.
Please join family and friends for a luncheon following the Interment at 1025 West Utah Ave from 12-2 pm.
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She was the best Avon lady ever. I grew to love her as a friend. She always brought a sweet spirit into our home.
Grandma Bates and I weren’t related through blood but she always treated me like I was. I will always cherish the time spent with her.
I first met Anna at the Tooele Army Depot. She was a hard worker and a very sweet lady. She took care of some of our shared grandchildren during a trying time. My prayers are with all of you. Wish I could be there with you. She will be well remembered.