Obituary: Calvin Bates
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July 2, 1951 – June 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and sadness, only our Savior can carry, we share the passing of Calvin Bates, a loving and thankful husband, family member, and respected friend to everyone in his circle. He was a man of deep conviction and adventurous soul.
Born in Casper, WY, July 2, 1951, to Melvin and Anna Bates, Cal joined our Heavenly Father on June 10, 2026.
He enlisted in the Army August 4, 1970, and served as an Ammunition Specialist at Fort Carson, Colorado until honorably discharged.
Calvin followed his dreams and God-given talents establishing Calco Concrete Pumping with his wife Jamie. He built relationships and earned respect from employees, colleagues, customers, and friends throughout the years.
Calvin is survived by his loving wife, Jamie Bates, great-nephew Logan Bates, Uncle Joe Bates and family, mother-in-law Mary Hedges and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Rodney, and nephew Jeremy Bates.
His kindness, wisdom and unwavering love for his family, friends, and colleagues will be greatly missed. His legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched, the business he enjoyed, friendships he cherished, and the family he loved.
It was once said by a longtime friend, “Tell that Giant of a Man you’re married to, I said hi.”
Join us for a celebration of Cal’s life at 11:00 AM on July 11, 2026, at United Methodist Church of Eagle Valley, 333 E 2nd St., Eagle, CO. A reception to follow in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).
