Background
Bates, George Edmonds was born on August 11, 1933 in Binghampton, New York, United States.
Bates, George Edmonds was born on August 11, 1933 in Binghampton, New York, United States.
Bachelor in Sociology and English, Dartmouth College, 1955; Master of Divinity, Episcopal Theological Seminary, 1958.
Parish priest, Ithaca and Syracuse, New York rector, Church of the Redeemer, Pendleton, Oregon, 1970-1983; rector, St. Mark's-on-the-Mesa, Albuquerque, 1983-1986; consecrated bishop, Diocese of Utah, 1986.
Chairman board directors St. Mark's Hospital. Board directors Westminster College, Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School. Member Governor's Task Force on Health Care Costs, Utah Economics Development.
Married Sue Onstott; children: Richard Howard, Katherine Bates Schey.