Marion Palmer “Pete” Bateman of Brady, TX moved on to the next phase on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

Pete was born in South Bend, TX to Marion and Minnie Bateman.  He started school in Ibex, TX and later Albany, TX. He graduated high school from Guymon, OK. At 17, he joined Air Corps from 1945-1947. He married Katherine Allen in 1949 and they were blessed with four children. Pete received a Bachelor’s Degree from Panhandle A&M and a Masters from West Texas State University. Pete was in the school business for over 50 years. His professional life included time as a coach, teacher, superintendent, and special education director. He loved his family and former students and football players. He also loved airplanes, flying, horses, and horse racing. Pete enjoyed anything you could place a wager on…from football to horse racing.
 
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, wife Katherine, brothers W.S. Williams, Leroy Williams, and John B. Bateman, and his daughter, Nancy Kay Dunlap.  He is survived by Karen Goodwin, who gave him 15 extra years of life filled with love and laughter. She has been an amazing caretaker and companion until the very end. 

He is also survived by daughter Mary Rylander and husband Rick; sons Pete Bateman, John Bateman and wife Kelley; grandchildren Scott Dunlap, Kelly Smith, Traci Steward; Lori Dunlap, Ryan Rylander, Drew Rylander, Cory Rylander, Katie Kneale, and Jordan Bateman. He also has 12 great-grandchildren. 

A memorial service is planned for October 19, 2019 at 3:00 pm at Fairview Cemetery in Durham, OK. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

Graveside Service
Saturday, October 19, 2019 3:00 PM
Fairview Cemetery
Durham, OK