Elvey "E.W." Bateman

ELVEY W. "E.W." BATEMAN Click here to view Elvey's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Elvey Walton (also known as E.W. and Eb) Bateman, 89, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 5, 2009, at Idaho Falls Care & Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 14, 1920, on a cattle ranch in the Snowy Mountains near Lewistown, Montana, to Ren and Lottie Bateman. He and his family moved to Idaho Falls when he was five, and the town was his home base for the rest of his life. He graduated from the Iona schools and attended construction engineering classes in California. On August 28, 1940, he married his high school sweetheart, Marie Stromberg. They had five children. She died October 29, 1979. He married Velda Guinn in 1981. They divorced. He married Jeri Lowe on September 14, 1996. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple. He has lived in Los Angeles; Bakersfield; Mesa, AZ; Oklahoma City; and Idaho Falls. He worked as a carpenter and as a contractor for his company, Bateman Construction. In 1974, he joined with Kim Hall and formed Bateman-Hall, Inc. He, with the legal partnership of Reginald Reeves, built the first condominium in the State of Idaho. He was involved in the Elks and played guitar, banjo, and drums in a western dance band – The Rhythm Rockers. He enjoyed building clocks, furniture, and frames in his shop. He loved his summer home at Mack's Inn. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife, Jeri; and his children, Lane Bateman, Nick Bateman, Judy Atwood, Penni Kelley and Shawna Turner. He had 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Parkview Ward, 2051 S. Emerson, with Bishop Brad Backman officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and on Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Jane Leymaster Priest janelpriest@msn.com Judy and Penni, We are so sorry for the passing of your father. I know that mother and dad knew both of them and enjoyed them thru the years. Our deepest sympathies are extended to you at this time. It is not easy. Love, Jane Larry & Kathy Housley lkh83404@yahoo.com Jeri, So sorry to hear about Elvey. He is a great guy. It was always a pleasure to come and see you both. You always treated each other so much respect and love, I would go home with the attitude I would do better with my life. Thank you for your friendship and great example. If we can help in anyway please let Kathy and I know. Our prayers are for you. Love, the Housleys Vicki Ellis It was great to see all of your family last night. You are so lucky to have had your father with you as long as you have. What a wonderful legacy he has left. Tom R. Hughes thughes360@earthlink.net Shawna, I am sure sorry to here about your dad. I remember him as a kind gentleman putting up with us high school kids. Hope all is well. TH