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Midge Battin Obituary
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BATTIN, Midge Midge Wellman Battin, 94, died November 1, 2009, under hospice care at Spanish Oaks Retreat in Savannah, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Donald H. Battin, and is survived by her sons James of Savannah and Jay of San Francisco, CA, and by her granddaughter, Chloe Anne, of Savannah. Midge lived most of her adult life in Dayton before relocating to Savannah following her husband's death in 2004. She was a graduate of Ohio State University, a member of Chi Omega sorority and a retired executive of the Dayton and Montgomery County Chapter of the American Red Cross. She was a former president of the Dayton College Women's Club, and an active, longtime member of the Dayton Women's Club and Dayton chapter of PEO. She also was a former manager of the Urban-Suburban division of the United Way, and served terms on the advisory board of the YWCA, the steering committee of the Montgomery County Council on Aging, and the Lake Hope committee on health care. Midge will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorials may be made to Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville, OH 45459.
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Memories and Condolences
for Midge Battin
November 7, 2009
Dear Jay, Jim and Chloe,
Midge was a favorite sister in Chapter DA P.E.O. Sisterhood of Dayton. Her infectious smile, and outgoing ways made her a great member of our group. As recently as a month or so ago we were remembering her fondly and hoping she was doing well. Please know she has been missed ever since she moved from Dayton. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Cindy Stevens, President of Chapter DA
Gregg, Ruth, Kara and Katie Boehne
November 4, 2009
Our condolences to the family...Jay, Jim and Chloe. I remember Midge as a warm, friendly, outgoing woman with a beaming smile. Jim and Chloe, please know we are thinking about you.
November 4, 2009
Jim,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Brenda
April Morgenroth
November 4, 2009
Midge and Don were dear friends to my grandparents, George and Mary Sherman. I have many lovely memories of the four of them together.
-April Morgenroth
Rig Geyer
November 4, 2009
Midge was a special lady and was loved by all who knew her. My sympathy to Jim, Chloe, Jay for their loss.
Pam & Bill Sherman
November 4, 2009
Our condolences Jay. Now the foursome can reunite in Heaven, having their usual good times and story-telling.
Jane Hite
November 4, 2009
My prayers are with Ms. Battin's family. I began working at the Dayton Area Chapter of American Red Cross right out of high school in 1966 and Ms. Battin was a memorable member of the Red Cross family.
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