We bring you sad news of the passing of James “Jimmie” Bates. He leaves behind his caring loving wife, Patricia; brother, Rick; sister, Doris and sister-in-law, Heather. He also leaves nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Jimmie will be sadly missed by all his friends especially those at the Outer Bridge Park and the HCP.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home

24 Responses
We were so sorry to read of Jim’s passing. May the love and support of your family and friends help you through this difficult time.
Margaret and John
Pat and Family,
I am extremely sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Frances
Pat, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved husband. May your many happy memories sustain you at this difficult time. Deepest sympathies to you and your family.
My thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Pat,
I am so sorry to hear about Jim. My sympathy goes out to you and all of Jim’s family.
Helen
Dear Pat, we are sorry to see your dear husband Jimmie passed away. Please accept our condolences . Lots of love, Geoff and Gay Pearce
Dear Patty,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss and send you much sympathy.
Your childhood friend at Royal Roads,
Angie Cooke
(11-11-11)
Thinking of you Pat. So glad your sister is by your side. We send you our support. Wendy and Jim.
Pat,
My mum and I were so sad to hear about your loss. We are thinking of you and your family at this time. Sending you our thrust and prayers.
Peggy and Loraine
Pat:
We were so sorry to see that Jim had died. Bron met Jim the 1st day she started at Juan de Fuca and were friends the entire time. Roger knew Jim from years ago as a Mutual Life Client.
A beautiful picture of you two in the Times Colonist.
We are thinking of you
Sincerely
Bronwen and Roger