Dorothy M. Bates

Age: 89 Resident of: Madison, OH Passed Away: Saturday, July 9, 2011 in Austinburg. Born: July 11, 1921 in Willoughby , Ohio to Florence (Reed) and Arthur Cross. Membership/Affiliations: Perry High School Class of 1939 and retired from Sidley Corp, Thompson, OH. Dorothy was formerly active in 4-H. She loved the outdoors and riding her horses. Survived by: Sisters; Peggy (Richard) Truesdale of La Quinta, CA Ann (Joseph) Gillette of Ashtabula, OH Preceded in death by: Her Parents; Husband, David Bates; Daughter, Karen Bates Dietz and Brother, George Cross of San Francisco, CA. Arrangements are being handled by The Behm Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 26 River St, Madison, OH 44057. Final Resting Place Fairview Cemetery in Madison Village.