Michael Batten (Mansfield)'s Obituary
Michael Neil “Mike” Batten, son of Robert and Nona Martin Batten, was born December 25, 1942 in Yakima, Washington and departed this life on July 19, 2013 in his home in Cabool, Missouri at the age of seventy years, six month and twenty-four days.
He was united in marriage to Elsie Calhoun on May 7, 1961 and to this union two children were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jimmy Batten and John Batten; two sisters, Shirley Huff and Mary Batten.
Mike is survived by a daughter, Charlene Batten of Mansfield, Missouri; two sons, Rick Batten and his wife Helen of Ava, Missouri and Mike Hill and his wife Saundra of Cabool, Missouri; a grandson who he raised, William “BJ” Batten and his wife, Kellee of Robinson, Illinois as well as six other grandchildren who he loved dearly, Kimberly Hill Brower, Joey Hill, Jacob Batten, Jennifer Atchison, Ronnie Webster and Shyan Webster; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bob Batten and his wife Elaine of Concord, North Carolina, Donald Batten and his wife Barbara of Shingletown, California; three sisters, Margaret “Peggy” Keyes of Anderson, California, Carol Hileman of Medina, Ohio and Linda Bishop and her husband Bob of Garden Grove, California as well as many other relatives and friends.
He was raised in Washington and moved with his family to Missouri in 1958. He didn’t like school so his mother signed the necessary papers to let him join the Navy in late 1959. He proudly served his country until 1963 when he and Elsie returned to Missouri.
Mike was a truck driver most of his life but had also owned and operated Tri-County Furnace for many years. He had also worked on the Alaska Pipeline.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was attending the Cornerstone Chapel Church in Cabool where he had lived for the last 4 years.
In his younger years, he loved to hunt and fish. But most of all he loved to visit with friends or strangers. His family was very important to him and he loved being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mike was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and will cherish the many wonderful memories we have of him.
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