Brian D. Bates

Brian graduated from Lutheran High School and attended Metro State College and University of Phoenix.

Brian was the youngest of 5 boys. All through school Brian was involved in any and all sports. He was competitive in everything that he did. Brian was the biggest Bronco fan, and his all-time favorite player was John Elway. Brian was always fun to be around and was amiable to all. His nephews and nieces regarded him as the “fun uncle”. Brian’s favorite vacation spot was Lake McConaughey. He loved wakeboarding, driving the boat, tubing, and digging for frogs with the kids. Golf was a game that Brian loved and frustrated him to no end. He spent hours on the golf course with his dad, uncle, family and friends. You could always count on Brian to be there for you. One of Brian’s greatest adventures was attending the Super Bowl in California with Dad to watch his beloved John Elway and cheer on his beloved Broncos in 1998. Brian’s occupation was always in accounting in some form and held positions from Accountant to CFO. Brian’s greatest joy in life was his children and watching them participate in sports, concerts and school activities.

Brian is survived by his 3 children: Siri 16, Kajsa 14, and Brogan 11 and his former wife Signe DeJong.

His mother Judith Bates.

Brothers: Scott (Linda), James (Rebecca), Kevin (Fontella), and Cliff.

Brian was uncle to 11 nephews and nieces, 23 great nieces and nephews, and 1 great-great niece.

Brian was preceded in death by his dad, Richard Bates.

The family invites you to wear any Bronco's gear you may have to the service.