Birth date: Apr 24, 1943 Death date: Oct 7, 2003
MIKE BATTLEDEVOTED HUSBAND, BELOVED FATHER, GRANDFATHER, FRIEND AND MENTORMichael David Battle was born in Tacoma on April 24, 1943 and died after a short bout with cancer at his Lakewood home October 7, 2003. Michael graduated fr Read Obituary
Mike (Big 'Un), was my oldest brother. He tormented me when I was litte (his job), he ignored me as I got older (again, his job). He listened and laughed and joked with me as I became an adult. He seemed distant, but we also had that "sibling" awareness. Too little, too late? Never. I was his only sister - Mike; my oldest brother.##imported-begin##Mary Jane Battle Wallace Bates##imported-end##
I feel privledged and honered to have met Mike.##imported-begin##Kurt Enge##imported-end##
George,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Yvonne##imported-begin##Yvonne Porée-Cavaiani##imported-end##
George,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Michaels family. I am here when you need me to be.
Love Jeanne##imported-begin##Jeanne##imported-end##
George,
My thoughts are with you, please know how much I care.##imported-begin##Maria##imported-end##
Dearest George,Can not believe that Michael & I had such an interesting conversation barely six weeks ago.Talking about everything from the heat wave, your new position at school, the new maine coon cat as a companion for Cisco. From what Michael said "that one's going to take time". My thoughts and prayers are with you. Knowing you, you will see this through with grace & dignity. All the many precious times and moments you and Michael shared will live in your heart & mind forever.##imported-begin##Brenda Hansen##imported-end##
Your loved one lived a full life in too brief a lifetime. Our prayers and thoughts are for your comfort and healing in the loss of your husband, father, brother and dear friend.##imported-begin##Dick and Nancy Watson##imported-end##
Native Americans believe that when a person passes to the afterlife they become a star in the sky always looking down on those they left behind. When you look up into the sky, remember, Michael is watching over everyone he loved and cared about. He will twinkle just a little brighter and stronger than all the other stars because that is just the way he is.##imported-begin##Sharon Altimus##imported-end##
Dear George,
I was so sorry to hear about Mike my hopes and prayers are with you and yours. If you ever need me for anything please let me know my new phone number is 253-278-7217.
Please take care and know I am thinking about you always!!!!
Love Lorna##imported-begin##Lorna J Lumley##imported-end##
It has been a honor and a privlidge to know and work with "Big Mike." We worked together at AMT & ABC Transmissioin for the past 18 years. He always made the best all situitations. He let me and my family borrow his motor home last year for a family vacation; only a close personal friend could could be so generous. We love and miss you.##imported-begin##Streve & Cindy Wick##imported-end##
