Louis R. Bateson, 85, of Findlay and formerly of Jerry City, passed away
at 10:04 a.m., Thursday, July 12, 2018, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center,
Findlay. He was born on October 7, 1932, in Toledo to the late Lloyd and
Mildred (Kitchen) Bateson. He married Shirley Eidson on May 29, 1965, and
she survives.
Louis is also survived by his son, Kent (Karen) Bateson of Matthews, NC;
his daughter, Kimberly Bateson of Findlay; his grandchildren: Alex and
Jonah Bateson.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald L. Bateson; his sisters:
Thea Beuthin and Evelyn Tyson.
Louis retired after 30 years from Columbia Gas of Ohio. He was U.S. Air
Force Veteran having served our country in the Korean War. He was a
member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Findlay, and enjoyed
woodcarving in his spare time after his retirement.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, with Pastor Mike McClurg
officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay.
Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday at
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene,
Findlay. Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.