Service Details
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of West Lawn Memorial Park. A visitation will take place in the chapel on Monday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service.
James R. Bates, age 82, of Mount Pleasant, WI, passed away at his home on May 6, 2025.
Jim was born on September 20, 1942, in Madison, WI, a son of the late Theodore E. and Hazel I. (nee: Sturdivant) Bates.
Following high school, Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
On September 19, 1964 in Madison, he was united in marriage to Joyce Borchardt.
He was a proud member of Faith Lutheran Church.
Jim was employed as an Inventory Analyst with J.I. Case Corp. for over 30 years.
Following his retirement, Jim lived to golf. He was very proud of his achievement of scoring a hole in one.
Survivors include his wife Joyce; his children John Bates (Cathy), and Lyn (Greg) Simon, and his five grandchildren, Elizabeth, Tiffany, Zachary, Torilyn, and Alexander.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brothers, William, Eugene, and Edward Bates.
Maggie Skovera says
You hold a special place in my heart.
Carol Clark says
Tom and I are sorry for your loss
Mel and B says
So sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. He was a wonderful, gentle man who had a huge heart for fostering kitties from Wisconsin Humane Society (Racine). Rest in Peace, Jim. May God comfort your family during this time of grief.
Bill and Pat Dexter says
So sorry Joyce, you and Jim are in our prayers
Kathy Hermann Blickle says
Lyn, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Keeping you all in thought and prayer.
Kristi Vogt-Kost says
My deepest condolences to Joyce and family. It was an honor to know Jim. Always so friendly, kind, and eager to go that extra mile when volunteering and fostering kitties through Countryside Humane Society. Rest in peace, my friend.
CynDee Johnson-Kroll says
Always a kind man.