- Born on: January 1, 1900
- Departed on: August 16, 2012
Richard Bateman
Jean and Family I am so so sorry for your loss. The 51 years of marraige and love showed! There was never ant dout who your soul mate/ love and best friend was. I wish I was closer to be their for this very hard time. Just know we love and think about you and you are in our prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. With Love Kathy Gibson & family
Jean we are so saddened about you and us loosing Dick. We have enjoyed our relationship with the two of you over the years. Some of my fondest memories are, many years ago, when you were in Salt Lake. You and Dick would drive up to Park City, where we were skiing with our friends, and spend the evening with us. We had so many laughs and I can still remember some of the jokes Dick told us (obviously he was very intelligent). The times the Stanhope and Webster City group got together in Colorado were also very fun times. We will miss the two of you being together but let us know how we might help. Jesus says He is the Great Comforter and we will be praying He comforts you as you transition into a new way of life. Also, please know you have a home away from home here if you want to come to Colorado for awhile. Jean, as Dennis said, we are really sad to hear of Dick’s leaving us but for Dick, I know he is no longer suffering and in pain and is having a good time being at HOME with Jesus. Wouldn’t be fun to hear them talking now. I can hear Dick telling him a joke. We have such good memories of him and his sense of humor and the way he looked at life. For you, I know you are going to have your sad days and lonely days and when you do, don’t hesitate to give us a call, a shoulder to cry on, and know you are welcome in our home any time! I am so glad you have your family with you during this time and are a great support for you. Aren’t you glad you and Dick, together, had those years with them in Colorado! Please keep in touch as you transition into this new time of your life. Our love and prayers, Sue & Dennis
I am sending you my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I am so deeply saddened. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Dick touched my heart. I will always remember fun times in Lake Powell, playing hoops, being so graciously welcomed into your home and teasing him non stop, and loving every minute of him dishing it back. I so deserved it! With love, hugs and kisses I miss you all and wish I was there with you. Lori
My prayers to you and your family. I have so many memories starting at staying at your home while in college - Easter with the buuny tracks! May all your wonderful memories give your comfort during this difficult time. Blessings always, Julia
Dear Jean, I just want to express my deepest love and sorrow for you at this time. Dick was an amazing dad and husband, and I considered him like a 2nd dad to me. The Bateman's, and LaVine's were my dear adopted moms and dads every summer. I have such wonderful memories of our families spending time together at Sherwood Hills, Lake Powell, etc, and I pray that you will have some comfort knowing that Dick is always with you and the kids. Please tell Jill and Trent that they are also in my prayers. Love you Mr. Bateman, you will be greatly missed!! Joni
Rest in Peace Dick. Thoughts of love and friendship Jean.
Jean, I was saddened to hear of Dick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I did not get to know Dick. His picture shows that he was a fun-loving, personable,out-going and "every person he met was his friend" kind of guy. Cherish all your wonderful memories. Get you vocal cords working so we can sing a song together when we get together! OK? Thinking of you. Dean
Many fond memories including Bronco games, Lake Powell trips and trivia games. We will miss you.
I fell in love with Dick as soon as I met him. It was so much fun to work with him. How I looked forward to see his face each morning! What a fine gentleman. Rest now in peace. I miss you dear friend.
Jean.......so many memories! Year of them! Those of Dick are now priceless treasures. Our outing to Clarinda last June for the Glenn Miller Society concert, plus fun dinner stop afterwards stick out vividly due to the pure joy we all experienced that magical night. We'll remember it always. Dick's last gift to us was the lesson on dying. During the long painful months of horrific suffering we never heard him complain. Not once. Conditions can often change a man when dealing daily with pain, disease, and unknowns. Not Dick. He was a man of confidence......knowing he had your love, the kids/grandkids.....and knew without a doubt he would be welcomed into eternity by his loving Savior.
Our sympathies go out to Jean, Jill, Trent and the rest of the family and friends of Dick. We are saddened that he has left us. I choose to remember the Dick that I met before I married his sister. I choose to remember the guy that showed how much he loved his family and what value that has to him. I choose to remember that he was a dedicated and knowledgeable BRONCO fan. I choose to remember the good times we had playing golf and partying. I choose to celebrate his life and think upon the things that he shared with us.
I won't say we were good friends, but most of my memories of you and me can't be discussed in mixed company, we had that much fun.. I was in Salt Lake City when I heard the news of your passing, and It was a tearie day all day..and I made sales calls on top of that! You did well with your life, I hope someday, people will say that of me, rest in peace, Dickie!!
Just want to express my condolences to you, Jean and your family. I have very fond memories of our school days at Stanhope and it was so good to see you again and meet Richard at our 50th Class reunion in 2010. Time passes by so quickly and this kind of news should remind us all that we need to cherish the time we have with our loved ones. Jean, I hope the pain you must be feeling can somehow be lessened by remembering all the really good moments you had together. My thoughts and prayer are with you. Mark Olson
We're so sorry again for you loss. Dick will be truly missed.
Jean , Trent, Jill and family, Our prayers continue to be with you. Even through this pain of losing such a dear part of your lives, Dick has given us all so many reasons to smile and laugh and love. I thank you all for the smiles and laughs and love you have shared with us over the years. Go in God's glory Dick...we will miss you
Our hearts and love are with Dick and all of his family. Treasure the memories. Look at each day as a blessing. I know Dick did and lived his life to the fullest.
My deepest sympathy to all of you at this time of loss. You are all such special people in my life, I can't remember a time looking back at my childhood when you weren't a part of our lives. Dick will be greatly missed, my thoughts and prayers will be with you. With Love, Jeri
