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ginjez

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: huddersfield
Posts: 1749

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Santorini Black

Steve Battye aka Bats767 forum member sadly passed away

If fellow members could read this and if they feel they can donate then please do. The Just Giving page is in Steve's name for the British Heart Foundation.
Whilst Steve wasn't a massive poster he did attend all the local events with one of his loving daughters, Emily.
Steve was a very close friend of another forum member and I asked him if I could set this up in Steve's memory. He may wish to remain anonymous but he sent me this obituary as shown below.

Steve Battye

Wife: Jeanette
Daughters: Tara, Katie and Emily
Granddaughter: Bella

Died on Monday 23rd April.

Being ex forces he kept himself fit and over 10 years ago had a heart valve replacement after noticing he had reduced physical stamina when exercising. He was awaiting the operation again after the replacement valve started to fail when he fell ill with an infection. The infection was in his heart and he was moved to the regional cardiology centre in Leeds but the infection had taken hold and he couldn't win this battle.

A keen snowboarder, he had lost his best friend (and godfather to his eldest daughter) to a snowboarding accident only 6 weeks prior to falling ill and had further pain when another friend of over 30 years passed away within 3 weeks of his best friend.

Steve also loved his Land-Rovers (he has a 1996 110 fully equipped for camping and a Disco 4 commercial for work), his family, the outdoors, camping with the Oztent and ensuring every gadget was purchased, in its place and ready to go.

Very sadly missed, a true friend, caring, thoughtful, funny, generous and a giant of a man as well as a great dad, granddad and husband.

RIP

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10th May 2018 9:38pm

UtilityTruck

Member Since: 09 Jan 2014
Location: Oxford
Posts: 463

RIP Steve 2014 Keswick Utility 2.2

10th May 2018 10:20pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6769

A lovely guy! Condolences to Jeanette and the kids. Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

10th May 2018 10:46pm

gilarion

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
Posts: 5084

2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green

Rest in Peace Steve. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1

11th May 2018 12:34pm

discomog

Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
Posts: 2494

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

So, so sad Defender 90XS SW
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Morgan Plus 8

11th May 2018 12:37pm

TACK

Member Since: 26 Apr 2009
Location: Essex
Posts: 1045

RIP Steve, thanks for sharing ginjez

11th May 2018 7:48pm

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6264

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

really sorry to hear.

another reminder as to how precious life is.

11th May 2018 8:36pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8578

Oh dear, how sad for all concerned. Sending our condolences
Regards
Barbara and Brendan

12th May 2018 9:13am

ginjez

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: huddersfield
Posts: 1749

The 'Just giving' page is 'Steve Battye' and all money raised will go to BHF. Please support in memory of a great guy.

12th May 2018 12:02pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8578

Maybe next year's Christmas charity auction should be for BHF in Steve's memory
Remind me nearer the time Jeremy, please.
Regards
Barbara

12th May 2018 12:58pm

Sulisuli

Member Since: 30 Oct 2016
Location: South west
Posts: 4789

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

nice suggestion Brendan. 2015 HT XS 90
2008 SVX 90
2000 XS TD5 90

12th May 2018 1:01pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8578

Oy Sullisulli
It is the human/caring/empathetic arm of the business that came up with that suggestion.
Regards
BARBARA

12th May 2018 3:47pm

leeds

Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 8578

Sulisuli wrote:
nice suggestion Brendan.

Oooops Sulisuli you just might get a slap from Barbara!

Please remember I am the grumpy old git who is still working on his Yorkshire citizenship!

Now we tend to do the charity auction in December, so will someone just remind us closer to the time.

Brendan

12th May 2018 5:20pm

Procta

Member Since: 04 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 4932

RIP pal,

I have donated

Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

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12th May 2018 6:04pm

ginjez

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: huddersfield
Posts: 1749

Many many thanks for all your generosity. The people of this site never cease to amaze with their kindness.

12th May 2018 8:06pm

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