Obituary of John DeBates

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN DeBATES John DeBates, son of John and Evelyn (Stuffer) DeBates, was born March 9, 1937, in Vinton, Iowa, and passed away at the Norton County Hospital in Norton, Kansas, on February 19, 2012, at the age of 74. John grew up in Vinton and attended the schools there graduating from high school in 1956. He also received an Associate Degree. On April 39, 1994, he married Carolyn Buchler in Norton, where they made their home. John had been a counselor at DSNWK. John was a member of the Christian Church and AA for 33 years. Survivors include: his wife, Carolyn DeBates, Norton; five children, Damen DeBates, Des Moines, Iowa; Nola Wray, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; T.J. DeBates, Salasaw, Arkansas; and John "J.P." DeBates, Mason City, Iowa; Elaina Woods, Ft. Smith, Arkasnas; one daughter-in-law, Connie Chandler, Norton; one foster daughter, Rhonda Davies, Denver, Colorado; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; other relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one son, Ty Chandler. A memorial has been established to the John DeBates Memorial Fund.