Michael Howard Bateson, age 62 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly Sunday January 7, 2018 at his residence.
Mike was born on May 13, 1955 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Harvey Bateson and Nancy Steeby. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1974. Mike worked for the Barry County Road Commission, retiring in the fall of 2017.
He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, riding motorcycles and playing softball.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Bateson and Nancy Steeby and brother Mark Todd.
He is survived by his son, Dustin Bateson of Hastings, step-mother, Glenna Bateson of Battle Creek, MI, brother, Matt Uldriks, sister, Marcie Scofield, sister, Michelle Stout, and several nieces and nephews.
Respecting Mike's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a Memorial Visitation at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Street, Hastings, MI 49058, on Friday, January 26, 2018, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. To leave online condolences visit
www.girrbachfuneralhome.net
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