Ellen Durfey Kuhl Battin

Visitation: Friday, May 25, 2007 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City

Funeral Service: Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City
Interment: will follow in the family lot of the

Custer County Cemetery in Miles City.Ellen Durfey Kuhl Battin, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 in her home after a long battle with cancer.

Ellen was born in Wolf Point in 1946 to parents Bud and Odway Durfey, who preceded her in death.Ellen was survived by her loving husband David Battin, who did an amazing job of caring for her during her illness. She was also survived by her daughter Jody Kuhl (Billy Bickel) of Billings, her brother Curtis (Karen) Durfey of Billings, her cousins Kristy (Larry) Lobdell of Richey, Diane Hathaway of Miles City, her aunt Aileen Hagen of Miles City, and many other cousins.Ellen was involved in so many activities and projects. As a child she loved riding horses and taking care of lots of pets. In her days on the farm she learned to drive when she was when she was so little she could just see between the rim of the steering wheel and the dash board. In High school she was a cheerleader, and actor in plays, a member of the student council, and a singer in the choir. She was even crowned both homecoming queen and prom queen.

Ellen also loved to dance. As an adult her hobbies included sewing, knitting, crocheting, arts and crafts, decorating, remodeling, carpentry, and landscaping. She enjoyed visiting historical sites and loved reading historical novels, especially those about pioneer women and the civil war era.Aside from her many hobbies, Ellen spent most of her life taking care of others as a nurse in various facilities, most recently Holy Rosary Extended Care. No one who knew here will ever forget what a loving, caring and hard-working nurse she was. Ellen was also a wonderful wife, mother and friend. We will all miss her very much.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 25, 2007 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301 or to the charity of one's choice.