More detail on this person: Tim Haven Bates III, 60, died peacefully Dec. 23, 2010, at the Dennis
and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha after a long battle with cancer. Tim has chosen
to be cremated and interred in a private ceremony, with family and friends, at the Rock Island
National Cemetery. Cremation services were provided by Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Services of
Iowa City. This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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Tim, the son of Tim Haven Jr. and Roberta June Bates, was born May 14, 1950, in Omaha, Neb. He
graduated from Davenport Central High School in 1968 and briefly attended Iowa State University
before joining the military.
Tim served his country with distinction as a MedEvac helicopter pilot in both the Active and Reserve
Army spanning 20 years from 1970 to 1990. Tim obtained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3 during
his military career. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism and 20 air medals
while flying in Vietnam.
After active duty, Tim attended the University of Iowa where he obtained a Liberal Arts degree with
emphasis in English, philosophy, literature, science and the arts, and computer science. Tim also
obtained a minor in East Asian language and literature _ Mandarin Chinese.
Tim was employed at the University of Iowa for 30 years beginning in July 1981 as an ECC Dispatcher
for AirCare Emergency Transport. In 1984, Tim began a career in computer programming with the UI
College of Medicine. In 1998, Tim continued his IT career working as manager, Technology Services
with University Housing & Dining. Tim was hired as the first dedicated full-time IT professional in
University Housing & Dining (then Residence Services). During his 12+ years with the department, Tim
was instrumental in introducing new IT systems to the department and supporting the overall IT needs
of the department. During this time, Tim's role expanded from a one-man IT operation to supervision
of five full-time professional IT staff plus numerous students. Tim dedicated countless hours to his
work in the department and was a role model to many. His impact to the department and all who worked
with him will be missed.
Tim is survived by his mother, Roberta Bates; sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Gary Perrin;
brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Betty Bates; brother, Bob Bates; and sister and brother-in-law,
Tori and Mike Twigg.
Tim's family and friends would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to the staff at
Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Iowa City Hospice, University of Iowa Hospital and
Clinics, and Veterans Medical Center of Iowa City. These organizations provided Tim and his family
extraordinary support and loving care during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to The Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy,
315 18th Ave., Hiawatha, IA 52233
(www.mercycare.org/services/hospice/memorial-or-honor-gift-program.aspx)
Online condolences may be sent to Tim's family through the web at www.gayandciha.com
Tim's request is that no visitation be held, rather a celebration of his life will be held in the
spring with family and friends.
From: Steve Hanken