Parents Father: BATES, Edward Cecil Mother: McLAREN, Jean Christina Birth Born on October 06, 1936 in Agassiz, Fraser Valley Region, BC Death Died on May 27, 2012 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA Buried in Cremated Marriages PETERSON, Leona Marie Married on September 04, 1959 Children BATES, Cathleen Marie: July 22, 1960 BATES, Steven Rolf: August 10, 1962 Notes Military Service: Korea US Army Occupation: Operating Engineer Obituary: Married to Leona Marie Peterson, September 4, 1959. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union. Keith served in the United States Army in the Korean War. He has a daughter, Cathleen Marie Bates, July 22, 1960 and a son Steven Rolf Bates, August 10, 1962. Grandson Kyle, granddaughters Tara Lynn, Kayla & Nicole. Great-grandson Zacharia & great-granddaughter Jessica Lynn. All of whom lice in Washington State. Keith also has a daughter from a previous marraige, Debra who lives in Illinois and was born in 1955.