James Michael Bateman, a 51-year-old resident of Murtaugh, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at St. Lukeâs Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls.
When he chose to go home, he knew that his wife, Gayle Andrew Bateman, and his children, Jerek Bateman, Logan Bateman, and Dany Bateman, would be well cared for. His parents, Michael Ray and Sue Ann Oakeson Bateman, along with his brothers and sisters, Heidi Robbins (Bruce), Michael Bateman (Amy), David Bateman (Jenny), Harley Bateman (Amber), and Anna Bateman, will miss him very much.
He was always there for his family and friends. He brought happiness to everyone who knew him. Throughout his life he had participated in several forms of farming. Participating and interacting with farmers was one of his passions. His greatest love was volleyball. He loved coaching the sport as well as playing. His love for all of his volleyball teams was unending. While he loved volleyball very much,