Velma Jean Batten Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Velma Jean Batten passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Big Sky Senior Living. She was born one of 13 children to Matt and Mary (Popovich) Matosich on Friday, March 15, 1929 in Opportunity, Montana. She attended school in Opportunity and Anaconda. Velma married David Batten in St. Peter’s Catholic Church on August 9, 1948. Velma was a baker by trade and a couple of her specialties were povitica and pasties. She also loved to spend time in her yard gardening, sitting at the picnic table or watching the neighborhood from her front door that was always open. In her younger days, she loved to go dancing with her sister and best friend, Vera. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband David, her daughter, Donna Batten Triniman and son, Dennis Batten. She was the last of 13 siblings. Not listed chronologically they include: Ted Sisich, Peter Sisich, Mike Sisich, Steve Matosich, Joe Matosich, Eli Matosich John Matosich, Matt Matosich sisters Mary Ivanich, Petra Pollock, Vera Wills and Rose Smith. She is survived by her son David Batten, grandson Tyler Triniman, granddaughter Tiffany Triniman Dixon and family including Josh, Camden and Jayna Dixon along with great granddaughter Addyson Dixon. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Gram will be greatly missed. The last year has been a long journey and we are thankful to everyone who has helped and led us along the way including the staff at Big Sky Senior Living, Copper Ridge Health and Rehab, the emergency responders, the staff at St. James Healthcare and all our family and friends.

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Velma Jean Batten

March 15, 1929 - January 19, 2020