BATEMAN, Leslie James
BATEMAN, Leslie James
Aug. 24, 1943 – Dec. 4, 2010
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Bateman of Strathmore, at the age of 67 years after a short battle with cancer. Les was born in High River, and was raised in the Royalties until 1957, at which time the family moved to Black Diamond. Les had a few different jobs when he left school but his career started in 1964 when he moved to Calgary and went to work with the Canadian Pacific Railway as an Ice Picker, West End Verifier, Clerk, and a Yardmaster until retirement in 2001. Les met and married his wife Karen in 1970 and lived in Calgary. In 1978 they purchased their home in Strathmore, where he spent the remainder of his life. Les was pre-deceased by his wife of 37 years Karen Bateman (nee Tsumagari) in December 2007, sister Elsie Chisholm in April 2002, mother Jennie Bateman (nee Adams) in December 1979, and father William Bateman in March 1976. Les will be remembered by his only daughter Jennifer (Paul) Eckenswiller, siblings Charles Bateman, Irene Bradley, Ronald Bateman, Marie Walker, Edna Wick, Gordon Bateman (Myrna Riches), Jean Styler, Donna (Dave) Torrance, Dorothy Bateman (Ron Jones), Carolyn (Ingemar) Bjornson, Wayne (Leanne) Bateman, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Les will always be remembered as a kind hearted person; a real teddy bear who was willing to help anyone. His best quality was his sense of humour that you learned to love. Nothing was ever too serious. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 10, 2010 at Wheatland Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Inurnment Strathmore Cemetery. To send condolences, please visit www.wheatlandfuneralhome.ca. WHEATLAND FUNERAL HOME LTD. (Strathmore) in care of arrangements. 403-934-5666.