Miles Batty

Miles was born in Vernal, Utah to Ivan Marquis Batty and Ella Leone McKee Batty, and was the second of five children. He spent his childhood growing up in Vernal, Utah, Wallsburg, Utah and Diamond Mountain. He attended school in both Vernal, Utah and in Heber, Utah and graduated with the class of 1946 at Uintah High.

He married his high school sweetheart, Nera Mae Powell on August 24, 1946 in Vernal. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti, Utah Temple.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years and children: LeeAnne (Pete) Richardson, Ellen Rae (Lloyd) Lemon, Ivan (Bill) William (Joella) Batty and Miles Randy (Tammie) Batty; 18 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Siblings: Betty Jo (Floyd) Hall, Ronald M. (Nila) Batty, Donald M. (Marge) Batty and Joseph Clair (Karen) Batty.

Miles was preceded in death by his parents and grandsons: David Cole Batty and Joshua Graham; granddaughter Camie Rae Batty and great grandson Ashton Franks.

Miles worked for Chevron Oil Company for 36 years, working in the Redwash and Neola, Utah fields. He enjoyed his years there and made lifetime friends who remained very close up until his death; affectionately referred to as the Chevron Gang.

Miles was a master carpenter building many homes throughout the valley. He was known to be able to build anything. He was also an expert plumber, electrician, and cabinetmaker. You name it, he could build it. Miles was a man of countless talents.

He is especially famous for being a great husband, father and grandfather. There was nothing he couldn't do and nothing he wouldn't do for his family.

His greatest joy and accomplishments came from his loving relationship with his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed camping, horse-riding, staying at the cabin on Diamond Mountain, deer hunting, vacationing in Mexico, Quartzite, AZ, Canada, and Disneyland with his grandkids.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a deep and abiding testimony and love for his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Funeral services for Miles will be held Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 11AM at the Ashley First Ward LDS Chapel (3040 North Vernal Avenue). A Viewing will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8PM at the Ashley Valley Funeral Home and Wednesday 9:45-10:45AM at the Chapel prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of the Ashley Valley Funeral Home.

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