Eleanor Elaine Strong^{[1, 2, 3]}

1933 - 2006  (72 years)

• Name	Eleanor Elaine Strong
  Born	21 Feb 1933	Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan   [1, 3]
  Gender	Female
  Residence	1 Apr 1940	Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan   [3]
  _FSFTID	KPH4-6NT
  _UID	77C36710ECB1491FB1170ED41F3CC910945E
  Died	27 Jan 2006	Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin   [1, 2]
  Person ID	I1255	Strong History
  Last Modified	2 Jan 2018

  
  

  Father	Frederick Leslie Strong,   b. 19 Jul 1891, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan ,   d. 19 Mar 1959, Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan  (Age 67 years)
  Mother	Ruth Thornton Martin,   b. 26 Nov 1894, Union City, Obion, Tennessee ,   d. 27 May 1999, Portage, Kalamazoo, Michigan  (Age 104 years)
  Married	25 Jun 1925	Detroit, Wayne, Michigan   [4]
  Family ID	F163	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	James Townsend Bates,   b. 28 Mar 1931,   d. 16 Oct 2012, Vicksburg, Kalamazoo, Michigan  (Age 81 years)
  Married	29 Jan 1955	Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan
  Children	1. Robin Bates,   d. Yes, date unknown  [Adopted]   2. Jordan Bates,   d. Yes, date unknown  [Adopted]
  Last Modified	14 Jan 2020
  Family ID	F189	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  OBITUARY: Eleanor E. Bates (nee Strong) passed away January 27, 2006. Beloved wife of James T. Dear mother of Jordan (Jill) and Robin (Ron) Feist. Dear sister of Fred (Fran) Strong and Ed (Maryellen) Strong. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, February 4 from 2:00pm until Time of Sharing at 4:00pm at the Funeral Home. Eleanor was born in Battle Creek, MI to Frederick and Ruth Strong and graduated from Michigan State University with honors. Eleanor and Jim lived in Wauwatosa for over 40 years. She was a member of the Wauwatosa Beautification Committee, a volunteer for the Milwaukee Public Museum and a generous contributor to the Wauwatosa Public Library. Eleanor excelled at crossword puzzles, loved reading and needlepoint. She has been able to enjoy sunsets with her husband, Jim in many parts of the world. She was a wonderful and kind women who was loved by all who knew her. OBITUARY:Eleanor E. Bates (nee Strong) passed away January 27, 2006. Beloved wife of James T. Dear mother of Jordan (Jill) and Robin (Ron) Feist. Dear sister of Fred (Fran) Strong and Ed (Maryellen) Strong. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, February 4 from 2:00pm until Time of Sharing at 4:00pm at the Funeral Home. Eleanor was born in Battle Creek, MI to Frederick and Ruth Strong and graduated from Michigan State University with honors. Eleanor and Jim lived in Wauwatosa for over 40 years. She was a member of the Wauwatosa Beautification Committee, a volunteer for the Milwaukee Public Museum and a generous contributor to the Wauwatosa Public Library. Eleanor excelled at crossword puzzles, loved reading and needlepoint. She has been able to enjoy sunsets with her husband, Jim in many parts of the world. She was a wonderful and kind women who was loved by all who knew her.

  
  

• Sources

  [S29] Social Security Death Index, Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951. [S110] United States Obituary Collection, Newspaper: Battle Creek Enquirer; Publication Date: 1 2 2006; Publication Place: Battle Creek , MI, US. [S98] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T627_1735; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 13-19A. 1940 United States Federal Census [S215] Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952. Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952