Nora Batt

NORA BATT REXBURG, ID -- Nora Maud Martin Batt, 85, of Rigby, died February 20, 2007, at Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg. She was born on July 26, 1921, in Sugar City, Idaho, to Arthur Eugene Martin and Ella Jane Lords Martin. She grew up in the area and attended Osgood schools. On June 25, 1947, she married Melvin Lee Batt in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She was a mother and homemaker. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in numerous positions including Junior Sunday School Teacher, Guide Patrol Leader for 17 years, Relief Society Counselor, Young Women's President at the age of 65, and temple worker. She and her husband also served a full-time mission to Guadalajara, Mexico. Nora enjoyed gardening, quilting, sewing, cooking, and especially loved being with her family. Survivors include: Daughter: Ramona (Gary) Marshall, Guam Son: Doyle L. (Karen) Batt, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Alan C. (Millie) Batt, Grant, ID Daughter: Nancy (Kenneth S.) Anderson, Rexburg, ID Son: Dale O. (Angela) Batt, Grant, ID Sister: Venna Cooper, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Ruth Call, Boise, ID 25 Grandchildren & 25 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, and 10 brothers and sisters. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 24, 2007, at the Rigby LDS Grant Ward Building (3431 East 100 North, Rigby) with Bishop Rulon Cook of the Grant 2nd Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30-10:45 a.m., both at the church. Burial will be in the Grant-Central Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. -------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Fern Martin Ramona, Doyle, Alan, Nancy, and Dale: I am so sad to hear the news of your mom's passing. She was such a wonderful, loving person. I'm glad I got to visit with her at the reunion in August. The reunion is one of many fond memories I have of her. There is a special place in my heart where memories of her will always live. May God bless you and your families in this time of sorrow. Curtis Boam [curtisboam@cableone.com] Dear Batt Family, Nora was the greatest example to me. She, along with your Dad, played a very important role in my life. Your parents were a great influence on who I have become. I wish I could be there to greet you in person at this time. My family is out of town this weekend with our son’s presentation at college. May God bless you all at this time of loss in your lives. She lived an honorable life and know that you, as many others, will miss her greatly. With deepest sympathy, Curtis and Patty Boam Jay and Glenda Martin We express our deepest sympathy during this life changing event. We love Aunt Nora and Uncle Melvin and we know they are together now for eternity. Aunt Nora exemplifies the phrase, “a life well lived.” May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Jay and Glenda Martin Avry Virgin Byington Avryv@hotmail.com Dear, Alan & Millie I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was my visiting teacher for several years and she taught me so many things. My kids loved her so much that my son Kaden named one of our cats after her. She was a true example of the light of Christ. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Avry, Kaden & Maeli (Virgin) Byington Wes DaBell idaspiderman@yahoo.com Alan, sorry we were unable to attend any of the services for your Mother. Please accept our sympathy at your mom's passing. The Batt family has always been so kind to me through out my life. Best to you and your family. Wes and Diana DaBell