Dorothy Batten

NAME: Dorothy Batten AGE: 90 RESIDENT OF: Visalia DATE OF DEATH: 2/21/2015 OCCUPATION: PLACE OF DEATH: Visalia NAME: Dorothy Batten AGE: 90 RESIDENT OF: Visalia DATE OF DEATH: 2/21/2015 OCCUPATION: PLACE OF DEATH: Visalia Start story here Dorothy Batten, daughter of Thee and Julia Frieze, was born April 19, 1924 in Greenfield, Missouri and went home to rest February 21, 2015 at the age of 90. Dorothy married Wesley Batten, the love of her life, in Greenfield, Missouri and together they enjoyed 65 years before Wesley preceded her in death. They farmed for a few years in South Greenfield, Missouri before moving to California in 1950. After raising a family of 4 children, Dorothy went to work at the packing house, packing different types of fruit, most recently Baker Brothers in Woodlake before retiring at the age of 71. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley, son Ross. She is survived by daughter Julie (Denny) Lovero of Visalia, Son Jim (Pam) Batten of Fresno, Son Mike (Susan) Batten of Visalia, 5 grandchildren, Miranda Lovero and Kyle Lovero of Visalia, Mike, Beth and Shelleen Batten and 2 great grandchildren. She is also survived by sister-in-laws Thore Friez of Augusta, Kansas, Nadine Hughes of South Greenfield, Missouri and brother-in-law John Batten of Sullivan, Missouri and numerous nieces and nephews. We also wish to thank the staff of Westgate Gardens for all their care and support for the last 7 years and the nurses of Kaweah Delta on 3 South for their care in her last days. “She will never leave our hearts. She was inspiring to us all, for that mom, we will always love you and never forget you. You will be greatly missed! but not forgotten”! SURVIVED BY; PRECEDED IN DEATH BY; VISITATION WILL BEGIN Monday, March 2, 2015 at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel from 4 PM to 7 PM SERVICES: A graveside service will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Visalia District Cemetery at 11 AM BURIAL WILL BE AT Visalia District Cemetery A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com

Dorothy Batten

April 19, 1924 - February 21, 2015