Mildred “Grandma” Battin passed away on August 28, 2025.
Mildred was born during a winter storm on February 22, 1938. She was born to Mary and Holger Jensen in Froid, MT. She worked on the family farm alongside her six sisters. When she was 14, they moved to Wolf Point, where she graduated high school in 1957.
On June 10, 1957, she married Paul Battin and became an Air Force wife. They moved to Mountain Home, Idaho, where they welcomed their first child, Virgil. They were stationed in Berkshire, England, for four years. During those four years, they welcomed two more children, Laura and David. They moved back to Wolf Point after Paul was discharged in June 1962. There they welcomed two more children, Mary and Jim. In April 1983, they adopted their final child, Belinda.
She lived in many places—Lakeland, Florida; Plentywood; Glasgow; and Circle—before they made Miles City home in 1984. She worked at the Red Rock Hotel, cleaned houses, and had her own daycare.
Mildred’s greatest joy was being a grandma. Not only was she an amazing grandma to her own grandchildren, but also to anyone who came around. She loved participating in all the water fights, snowball fights, and every good game of rummy. She was the type of grandma that would have a bucket of water balloons sitting by her chair, waiting for someone to walk through the door. Yes, she had a good throw.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Paul. Parents Mary & Holger Jensen. Sisters: Lois Damm, Lillian Burkland, Laura Jeffers, Helen Kirkegard, and Bonnie Good.
Survived by her 6 children: Virgil (Becky), Laura (Gary), David, Mary, Jim and Belinda (Justin). Grandchildren: Andrew (Anastasia) & Amanda Battin. Skyler & Tanner Casillas. Gabby (Danny) VanMaanen. Dylan & Jaiden Gibson. Great-grandchildren: Karsyn, Emersyn & Wyatt VanMaanen and Evie and a sister Jean Gartside.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday September 5, 2025 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Custer County Cemetery in Miles City.
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday September 5, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 5, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Friday September 5, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday September 5, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Lee Baugatz says
Jim and family sorry for your loss you are in our prayers
Starla Williams says
To the BATTIN family im truely sorry to hear of the passing of your mom my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you
Peggy says
Love you great aunt Mildred you will be missed
Ken daly says
To the batting family. Your mom will be missed. Your mom was a caring person .
Laurie Janssen Claypool says
To all of Mildred’s family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Sherry Stoltz says
Mildred will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers to all of her family 💕🙏💕
Mary White says
So very sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family
Teresa Schwaartzenberger says
To the Battin family , I am truly sorry to hear of Mildreds passing . There are no words that can take away the pain of losing a loved one . My thoughts , and prayers are with you all during this difficult time . Rest peacefully Mildred.
Clara jo says
Sorry to hear about your mom , and grandmas passing
May all you beautiful memories help you on rough days
God Bless
Danette & David Olguin says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Keep all of your fond memories of your Mother & Grandmother close to your hearts 💞🙏🏼😞
Josephine Meidinger says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs.
Curtis and June Fillafer says
Battin family you are in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult times ahead. Mildred was a individual who always brought joy and happiness to all who were fortunate to be in her company. I can’t begin to tell you of the many decades of pleasant memories I had with the family. Mildred God Bless you in heaven. I’m so sorry to see you leave us. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandi Kohones says
To the Battin family ; I am so sorry for your loss . Mildred was such a special person and will be missed by all who knew her. I pray that all the wonderful memories will sustain you during this hard time.
Sandi Bruce says
To the Battin family I’m sorry for your loss!
Julie K says
Belinda, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom sounds like she was a bit of a rascal! What fun.
Hold your memories close.
Hugs!
Karen Morris says
May you find comfort in happy memories.
Edith daly says
Sorry for your loss got to see her before she died at hospital miss her she will be missed