MRS. FLORENCE ‘FLO’ BATES, beloved wife of the late Mr. Stewart Bates, passed away at St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care, on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the age of 82. She is the loving Mother of three sons: Lyle (Colleen), Byran (Diane), Morley (Ruth); all of Lethbridge. Grandchildren; Christina (Mark), Don (Victoria), Shawn (Lisa), Kevin (Coreen), Kyle, Erin (Curtis), Penny (Jamie), Keith (Amber), Stephanie (Nathan), Blair (Michelle), Mandi, Mark (Krystal). Great-grandchildren; Huw, Kate, Zoe, Tiegan, Kase, Corbin, Benjamin, Cassandra, Treyvis, Branton, Jorden, Justin, Kali, Kenzie, Brooke, Kayla, Riley, Dawson, Caitlyn, Addisyn. She is also survived by Siblings: George (Jean), Gladys (Albert), Lyle (Shirley), Lila, Elgin. Brother-in-law: Bob (Helen). Predeceased by: Her parents: James and Norma Wiltshire, brothers- James, Bruce, and Kenneth. Flo was born in 1926, in Cromer, Manitoba and moved to the Swan River Valley around 8 years of age. She married Stew in May of 1947 and they enjoyed 56 years together. They moved from Lynn Lake, Manitoba, to Lethbridge, in 1959 to raise their sons. Flo was very active in the community. She was a member of several organizations, particularly the Royal Canadian Legion; achieving the Meritorious Service Award in May of 2000 and was a lifetime member. Grandma was always proud of her family and loved spending time with them. She always has a contagious smile and a caring heart. She will leave a void in the lives of all who loved her. Relatives and Friends are invited to pay their respects prior to the service, at the Church, from 12:00-12:45PM. The Funeral service will be held at the RIVER OF LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH, 2820-18 Ave. N. Lethbridge, AB; on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 1:00PM with Pastor John Moerman Officiating . A private family interment will take place. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S. Box 570. 1441 Aviation Avenue Park NE. Calgary, AB. T2E 8M7.