Robert Bates

Robert Bates, 80, of Washington, Iowa, died Friday, December 30, 2011 at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington following a lengthy illness.

Celebration of life services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2012 at the United Presbyterian Church in Washington with the Revs. Bob Wollenberg and Herb Yoder officiating.  Calling hours will begin noon Monday at the United Presbyterian Church where the family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. and also following the services.  Private family interment will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be directed to the United Presbyterian Church or Hospice of Washington County.  Online condolences may be sent for Robert?s family through the web at www.jonesfh.com.