Ava Bates obituary: Ava Bates's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
Ava Mae Bates
1924 - 2022
In Memory Of
Ava Mae Bates
1924 - 2022
She was born February 9, 1924, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Bradford and Minnie (McGill) Whitmore. She attended Randolph and Boswell elementary schools, and graduated from Topeka High School in 1942.
On December 26, 1943, she married Harry L. Bates in Topeka, Kansas. They were later divorced.
Ava was employed at the Santa Fe Railroad, Martin Tractor Company, and Washburn University.
She was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star and a 50 year member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary.
Survivors include her companion Bob Day; three nephews, Marvin Whitmore, Tim Whitmore, and David Whitmore; one niece, Darlene Shaw; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by parents, brothers, Dale and Karl Whitmore, and sister, Bessie (Whitmore) Poe.
Visitation will begin at 1:30pm Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Mount Hope Cemetery with graveside services to follow at 2:30pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
To leave a message for Ava's family, please click the Share Memories button above.
She was born February 9, 1924, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Bradford and Minnie (McGill) Whitmore. She attended Randolph and Boswell elementary schools, and graduated from Topeka High School in 1942.
On December 26, 1943, she married Harry L. Bates in Topeka, Kansas. They were later divorced.
Ava was employed at the Santa Fe Railroad, Martin Tractor Company, and Washburn University.
She was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star and a 50 year member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary.
Survivors include her companion Bob Day; three nephews, Marvin Whitmore, Tim Whitmore, and David Whitmore; one niece, Darlene Shaw; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by parents, brothers, Dale and Karl Whitmore, and sister, Bessie (Whitmore) Poe.
Visitation will begin at 1:30pm Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Mount Hope Cemetery with graveside services to follow at 2:30pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
To leave a message for Ava's family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel
4700 SW 17th
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Graveside Service
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 2:30pm
Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel
4700 SW 17th
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family