Obituary of Michael Robert Batterson

Michael Batterson ~ 69 Vancouver, Washington November 8, 1947 ~ January 17, 2017 "Michael Robert Batterson was born November 8, 1947 in Gallipolis, Ohio to Robert E. Batterson and Mary Jane Batterson. He grew up in Norfolk, Virginia and attended Norfolk Catholic High School and Old Dominion University. The son of a Naval aviator, he joined the U.S. Navy and served as a Hospital Corpsman in Vietnam from 1969-1970. He served on the USS Sanctuary providing medical care to wounded soldiers and marines. After the Navy he traveled the world as a Merchant Marine. He also worked as a pharmacist/medic for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. He retired locally after several years with the Army Corp. of Engineers. Mike was the type of person to always lend a helping hand. He always found peace while at sea. He was an avid football fan and supported the Washington Redskins. He was very close to his son and was a great father. He will be missed. Michael R. Batterson passed away peacefully on January 17, 2017. Michael is survived by his son Ryan Batterson of Portland, Oregon, his father Robert of Corpus Christi, Texas, his brother Bill of Marietta, Georgia, his brother Brian of Richmond, Virginia, his brother Tim of Norfolk, Virginia, his sister Trish of France, nephews , a niece, and many friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Jane. “I just want to live happily ever after every now and then.” –Jimmy Buffett