Kathleen Terry Bates

Kathleen Terry Bates was born April 28, 1947 in Staffordshire, England, to George and Nora Ravensdale. She was raised in her home town of Newcastle-Under-Lyme until she moved to London in her late teens. While living and working in London, Kathy started writing to a young American airman based in Vietnam; their friendship flourished and he eventually was stationed in England. The rest of the story is history as people would say, on December 1, 1973 she married Gary Bates and they ended up having a loving marriage of 45 years. Kathy was a homemaker with very talented sewing skills, especially in cross-stitch and Hardanger embroidery. Later she went on to become a very accomplished quilter and she was very active in the local quilting guild. Quilting introduced her to many good friends both in Montana and Alaska. Kathy is survived by her husband Gary, daughter Amy, son Steve, sister Stephanie, niece Carolyn, her daughter-in-law Allyson and grandchildren Zack, Gabe, Taylor, Carter and Samantha. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Steve. Funeral service will be Friday, November 30, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 4601 3rd Ave. S.