Obituary of Ida Jean Horton Strong Bates

BATES, Ida Jean Horton Strong Age 103 of Elmira Heights, left our world amidst kisses on Sunday, January 24, 2010. Ida was born on February 24, 1906 in Seven Bridges, PA to Robert W. & Louisa Lehmann Horton. She is predeceased by her husbands Richard Strong and Willard Bates, daughter, Audrey Walker, son-in-laws, Vincent Link and Charles Walker and grandson, Dana Stermer. She is survived by her daughters, Virginia Bailey of Southport, Edna Link of Elmira Heights and Janet Stermer of Horseheads as well as 8 step children and their families. Grandma leaves 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 7 great great grand children who will never forget her smile or blue eyes. Ida loved horses, farming, gardening, bowling, square dancing, fishing, reading, traveling and so much more. The family is eternally grateful to Peter Marks and Catlynne Arkin for daily hugs, kisses, stories and singing. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 So. Main St., Horseheads on Friday, January 29, 2010 from 2 pm to 4 pm a funeral service will follow at 4 pm Graveside services will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 10 am.