HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD- JANUARY 16,1920

90 years ago today my dad was born- I only got to spend 21 years of my life getting to know and appreciate this wonderful man- it's amazing to me that one person can leave such a lasting impression in such a short amount of time, but he did and I will always love and thank him for what he taught me- so much to list but I will try:

• If it isn't true- don't say it


• If it isn't right- don't do it
  
• America is a blessed country and we are so blessed to have been born here


• The Gospel is true


• Family is so important and he loved each of us so much- "All of this feeling is brought into such sharp focus and transcends everything else, when we're together as a family, in that historic Tabernacle on Temple Square, listening to that incomparable choir, it's just impossible to express!" Ivan L. Bates , Oct.21, 1969


• Education never stops - "the best thing that I can do, is help my loved ones make something of themselves." Ivan L. Bates. Jan 22, 1970


• There is always room for improvement - "You also have the same impatience, that I do, with some kinds of people- we'll have to overcome this, sweetie." Ivan L. Bates, Oct. 1969


• Music is truly the universal language- i.e. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir- Rigoletto- The Sound of Music - etc., etc.


• Hard work is hard- but very necessary! "I've been asked to be the Instructor for the Elders' Quorum in our ward, in addition to my other duties. Guess I'd better get on the stick." Ivan L. Bates, Sept. 1969


• Heavenly Father loves me very much


• I was important to my Dad- he always made me feel special! After being gone for several weeks on business, I would be in class and turn around and there was my Dad beckoning me to come here so he could give me a hug!! I can still feel the excitement at seeing him!!


• "There is so much to learn, so much to be done, especially for those less fortunate". Ivan L. Bates, Oct. 1969


• The mountains and pine trees are truly God's Country


• If you can't be anything else- be Dependable!


• Be sure when making a statement to be short, sweet and to the point! And on that recommendation I will end my dissertation!

IVAN LORENZO BATES-1929

MOM & DAD- 1945-ISH

1957

1960-TEMPLE SQUARE

1970- IN GOD'S COUNTRY