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for RICHARD BATTIN
Chuck Hollweg
December 4, 2021
I will always remember and treasure fishing for salmon with Dick. Great times on the water with a great fisherman and friend.
Chuck Hollweg
December 4, 2020
I feel so fortunate to know Dick and have him as a member of our extended Washington family, he set an example of independence, ambition and family values for all of us
God Bless the Battin Family
Matthew Lamphiear
August 17, 2011
Richard Battan Sr. was a wounderful and compassionate man. He truley made the word a better place and I feel fortunate I had a chance to know him. He really was one of the nicest people I have ever met.
Meg
January 8, 2011
With love dear Jana at this time of loss and grief.
Richard Pine
December 20, 2010
Remembered for love of forestry and enthusiasm for causes by timberland neighbor O'Neill Pine Company.
Sandra Conti
December 17, 2010
Judy has been my dear friend since first grade in Colfax, WA. I remember how excited she was when she met Dick on a ski trip to Montana. Everytime I talked to him on the phone or visited them in Federal Way and Napavine, I always felt I had known Dick for as long as I had known Judy. I have often remembered our beautiful day with our Colfax classmates at your home in Napavine and have wished for more of Dick's wonderful white corn on the cob.
He was a wonderful husband and father and will be greatly missed. My heart has been with you, Judy and April, Rick, Jana and Robyn every since his illness in October. You all have such wonderful memories of a good life with your husband and father.
My thoughts are will you all.
Sandra Conti
Karl and Cheri Meents
December 17, 2010
Dr. Battin was our dentist, in fact he was the dentist for the WHOLE MEENTS family! We just loved him and enjoyed seeing/visiting with him. I remember when Karl and I got to attend his retirement party in Des Moines. What a treat that was, seeing his enjoyment in the anticipation of working on his tree farm and enjoying life and not having to go to work, looking into all of our mouths. :O}
Karl and I have one regret - that we never got to visit with Dr. Battin and Judy at their tree farm home. Always meant to but.... We thought of the Battin's often - he will be missed. Our love, thoughts and prayers to all of the family.
Becky Coward
December 17, 2010
There are no words I have for the Battin clan to express the loss of this wonderful and unique man.
He spoke often of his love for Judy, his children and grandchildren. They delighted him and he was proud of every one of his kids and grand kids.
A fairly close second was his love for his tree farm and overall love for nature.
I was privileged to have frequent contact with Dick and always admired his quest to learn new things. He carried a lot of information in his head to begin with and I often wondered how he could fit any more in there but he did. :) He loved learning new things. He had interests in many areas but it was mostly in the environment - from geology to fruit flies. And beyond.
I will miss my dear friend, Dick.
Angela Shannon
December 15, 2010
We have so many great memories of spending time with you all from long, long ago. Our thoughts are with you. Love, Angela Shannon (Atherton) and Family - Hailey, Mackenzie and Cole.
Joy Feider
December 15, 2010
My mom met Judy Battin many years ago when she signed up to take a Flower Arrangement class in Federal Way, next thing we know the Battin kids (Apryl, Robyn and Jana at the time) were having swim lessons alongside the Atherton kids (Ang, Joy, Bobby and Tammy). Since that time in elementary school our family has grown up with the wonderful Battin Clan, I remember the excitement when Ricky was born. Always kind, very generous, warm & friendly, but as strict as my parents, Dr. Battin and Judy leave many fond memories of my growing up.
We are so very sorry for your loss. He will always be a great husband and father in our eyes. We celebrate his life.
In our hearts forever,
Love,
Joy Feider & family and
Bob & Lucy Atherton
Christopher Claxton
December 15, 2010
We liked Dick so much, got to know him well through the marriage of his daughter Jana to my son Tim, enjoyed his dry humour, and especially his outstanding love of, and knowldge of, trees; rightly so because they are fantastic.
We will miss him, and just as he did, strive to continue to make good lives.
Angie Lipski
December 14, 2010
I'll be thinking of you all tomorrow. Thanks for sharing some of your dad with me, Jana. Much love and good energy from Montana.
December 14, 2010
Dear Judy and the whole Battin family. I have always treasured the times spent with all of you. Am sure you can remember the great fishing trips Dick and I had so many years ago. He never complained when he had to bring a sea sick Paulsen back across the bar at Westport, put him to bed in the camper and go back out fishing by himself. Lots of love to you all. Jerry Paulsen
December 14, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Judy and the whole Battin family. Dick was truly a unique and great individual. He will be missed by anyone who had the good fortune to meet him.
God bless you Battins in your time of grief.
Tim, Debbie, Mitch and TJ Hopkins
Toby Weymiller
December 13, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss! As a friend of Rick's, a lifelong friend of Jana's and a 2001 roommate of Apryl's, I feel as if this family is a part of mine. To hear about this breaks my heart and I wish I could give you all a big hug right here and now. My thoughts are with you all. Take care of yourselves and please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need anything.....anything at all.
Kenny Holmes
December 13, 2010
I am a friend of Rick's and have been fortunate enough to have met and spent some time with the entire Battin family. My experience with Dick was that of a thoughtful teacher, tireless worker and generous provider to his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Battin's.
Dodie & Morrie Caden
December 13, 2010
We met Dick over 40 years ago through mutual friends and was always in awe of his love of family, his sense of humor and his great values.
He was a compassionate and remarkable man that will always be remembered as a steward of the land and trees and a caring and dedicated person.
We just feel so privileged to have known Dick.
Our condolences and love go out to Judy and family.
December 13, 2010
To Judy,Apryl,Robyn and Jeff,Jana and Tim,Rick and the precious grand children Ella,Colin,and Jonah, our love and sympathy are with you.
Great memories of Dick and development of Grouse Hills will always be with us. Our friendship through the years holds precious places in our hearts.
Now Dick will rest in peace.
Ross & Glenda McLaughlin & family
December 13, 2010
My son Alex along with Dick and Judy's son Rick were good friends in high school and remain good friends today. We met Dick and Judy through our sons. Their property at Napavine was truly amazing. Alex spent quite a bit of time with Rick at Napavine and was very impressed with the Battins. The house that Dick and Judy built with lumber from their property was amazing.. Dick was an original "Ironman". Our condolences to Judy and the family.
Greg and JoAnn Diener, Federal Way WA
Chuck Hollweg
December 13, 2010
Dick is the husband of my cousin Judy. I was fortunate to get to know Dick when I was stationed at NAS Whidbey Island. When we were not at sea I took every opportunity to visit Dick and Judy as well as other relatives in eastern Washington. What wonderful memories.
The many times we fished for salmon, hung around his workshop while he made shakes for their home out of some tree he pulled in, or having a few beers (and Judy's good cooking!). And later, our too few visits to Napavine enjoying their friendship, trees and home as construction progressed. Dick was truly a remarkable man who I have fond memories of, I will miss him.
Teresa and I give the Battins our love and prayers.
Duane Baker
December 12, 2010
I set next to this guy in Dental School
and we had a lot of fun studying together
We were friends over the years and I will
miss his great character. My sympathy to
his wife and family! Goodbye for now,
Dick.
December 10, 2010
I helped Dick with the farm @ Grouse Hills by mowing & baling the timothy hay he planted for several years. He was always an inspiration to work with, such plans for his land! I was there before the house went up & he was just concerned about the land!! The trees, the careful attention to detail on every aspect of the development of the property. The ponds down below - lead us to the desire to have fish ponds of our own! The first time I was there, Dick, dirty & scruffy & not looking at all like a dentist said, " I want to show you something ". I got into the old VW with the Lab dog in the back seat breathing down my neck & Dick went into the garage & got a bag of ( something ) . Off we headed down & up & down the narrow road, driving like a mad man with tree branches & mud flying everywhere when Dick said " I forgot to tell you I have no brakes! " Didn't know what to expect at that point but the next thing I knew we pulled up beside a beautiful pond & he threw smelt in the water - the fish in the pond went crazy!!! It was hard to believe that a man that had been a dentist & lived in a large city could have such a love & understanding of the land. He will be missed greatly & our condolences go out to Judy & the family Dewey & Carolyn Blanksma
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