Obituary of George Wayne Bateman, Jr.

G. Wayne "Bud" Bateman, Jr, age 72 years, passed away March 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 29, 1944 to George and Doris Bateman, Sr. in The Dalles, Oregon. He resided in the Camas-Washougal area for 54 years.

Bud graduated from Umatilla High School in 1962 and then attended O.S.U in Corvallis, Oregon. He went on to work for Crown Zellerbach for 14 years and retired from Tidewater Barge Lines in 2004.

Bud is survived by his wife of nearly 48 years, Linda at home; son, Geoffrey W Bateman of Denver, Co; daughter, Stephanie Cavilin of Kent, Wa; sister, Pam Cooper of Stanfield, Or; 2 grandsons and nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Donations in Bud's memory can be made to Peace Health Hospice Southwest, P.O. Box 1600, Vancouver, WA 98668.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 17th from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Bateman home. The address is 231 9th St Washougal, Washington.  At 3:30 p.m. there will be a dedication in Bud's honor and time sharing.  At 5 o'clock there will be appetizers and drinks and dinner will follow afterwards.

Please RSVP if you plan on attending to:  Stephanie Bateman-Cavilin at 206-331-2037.

Brown's Funeral Home & Cremation Services have been entrusted to the arrangements.

Please sign his guestbook at www.brownsfh.com