Oates, Jeffrey David Of Chloride, AZ formerly of Bloomington, MN passed on February 18, 2021. Jeffrey was born in Duluth, MN on September 3, 1951. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Vangen Oates; father, John J. Oates. He is survived by his daughters, Allyson Schmidt, Shannon Sell (Nate Barger); brothers, Jon (Jean) Oates, Richard (Karen) Nystrom, Timothy Oates, Robert Oates; sister, Kimberly Oates; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 11 nieces and nephews; and his long-time friend, Lisa Helgeson. He leaves a large void in our lives and he will forever be loved and missed. There will a life celebration at a later date to be determined. Memorials to St. Jude Children Research Hospital.