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Helen (Holly) Ruth Bennion (nee Batterson) age 83 of Sanborn, Town of Cambria, NY, was called to her Heavenly home on March 21, 2020 at Sunrise Senior Residence of Shelby Township, Michigan. Born in Attica, NY on September 16, 1936; daughter of the late Albert C. and Helen (Durand) Batterson. Helen was married to Douglas W. Bennion, on July 16, 1954, at Hope Lutheran Church in the Town of Niagara. They were blessed to be married for 62 years, until Douglas passed away on January 15, 2018. Helen was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Pekin, NY. She enjoyed her years in the Ladies Aid group, the Sunshine Club, and being active with the Alter Guild. Helen was a bookkeeper at Neff Electric Company from 1954 to 1960. She also worked in the accounting department for Greif Brothers Corp. from 1977 to 1995. Helen enjoyed sewing, cross stitch, quilting, card making and working on her computer. She always loved her times spent with her children and grandchildren. Helen was very happy to meet her first great-grandchild, Oliver, this past year.
Survivors include her son, Kirk D. (wife Deborah) Bennion of Macomb, Michigan, and daughter, Pamela A. Bennion of North Carolina; grandson, Derek W. (Jennifer) Bennion of Chicago, IL; graddaughter, Darlene F. (James) Roberts of Macomb, MI; great-grandson, Oliver W. Bennion; sister, Dolores (late Lewis) Westcott Jr. of Pekin, NY; and sister in law, Dorothy (late Roy) Batterson of Town of Niagara, NY; and many dear nieces and nephews.
Also predeceased by two brothers, Gerald (Dinah) Batterson and Al (Marilyn) Batterson.
A memorial service will be held at a later date, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Pekin, NY, with the Rev. R.P. Vogeler, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Helen's name, to St. Andrew Lutheran Church. A private interment took place in Niagara Falls Memorial Park.
Local arrangements have been with the DuBois Funeral Home, Wheatfield, NY.

Helen married BENNION, Douglas William on 16 Jul 1955 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. Douglas (son of BENNION, Montgomery Raymond and MASTIN, Harriett) was born on 29 Nov 1930 in Caledonia, Livingston County, NY; died on 15 Jan 2018 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 7/25/1955

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. Bennlon
have returned from their wedding
trip in Canada, and will re-
side fat the Moody home, Ward
Road, which they recently purchased.
Mrs. Bennion is the former Miss
Helen R. Batterson, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs, Albert C. Batterson,
Town of Niagara and Douglas Is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Bennion. Lockport Road, San born

ALSO

Niagara Gazette - 7/22/1955

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W.
Bennion will reside in Ward Rd.,
Sanborn, when they return from
a wedding trip in Canada. The
couple was united in marriage
Saturday (July 16. 1955) at the
Hope Evangelical Lutheran
Church.
Mrs. Bennion is the former
Miss Helen R. Batterson, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Albert C.
Batterson Sr.. Isherwood Dr. The
bridegroom is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. M. Raymond Bennion.
Lockport Rd., Sanborn.
The Rev. Walter Wehmeier officiated
at the double-ring ceremony.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride was gowned in nylon
tulle and lace that was highlighted
with sequins. Her nylon
tulle veil fell from a crown of
seed pearls and sequins and she
carried a bouquet of white carnations
centred with an orchid.
Mrs. Lewis P. Wcstcottt Jr.,
matron of honor, was attired in
a powder blue strapless frock of
nylon topped with a net shrug
jacket. A band of blue flowers
with veil and rhincstoncs comprised
her headpiece and she carried
a bouquet of yellow carnations
with white baby's breath.
Miss Bcula Bennion, sister of
the briJcgroom. and Mrs. Gerald
D. Batterson, sister-in-law of the
bride, were bridesmaids, and
wore pink frocks styled identically
to that worn by the matron of
honor. They carried pink carnations
with white baby's breath.
La Verne Bennion performed
the duties of best man for his
brother, while guests were seated
by Gerald D. Batterson, brother
of the bride, and Gerald Bennion,
brother of the bridegroom.
A reception was held after the
ceremony at the Niagara No. 1
Exempt Firemen Hall, The
mother of the bride appeared in
an antique rose lace dress with
white accessories, while an antique
lace and nylon tulle rosecolored
dress was the choice of
the mother of the bridegroom.
White accessories complemented
her outfit.
For traveling. Mrs. Bennion
selected a wine colored suit with
white accessories and an orchid
corsage.

1. BENNION, Kirk Douglas
2. BENNION, Pamela Ann

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Niagara Gazette - 4/24/1962

Albert C. Batterson Sr., 61,
of Lake Road, Ransomville,
an Olin Mathieson Chemical
C o r p . employe since 1936,
died Monday (April 23. 1962)
at Memorial Hospital. He had
been taken ill while at work
and was pronounced dead on
arrival at the hospital.
A native of Buffalo, Mr.
Batterson came to Niagara
Falls about 1940 and lived
here .for several years before
moving to the Town of Niagara.
He moved to Ransomville
from the Town of Niagara
five years ago.
Surviving a r e his wife,
Mrs. Helen Batterson, Ransomville;
three sons, Albert
C. Jr. and Gerauld B. Batterson,
both of this city, and
Roy C. Batterson, Town of
Niagara; two daughters, Mrs.
Dolores Westcott, Pekin, and
Mrs. Helen Bennion, Sanborn;
three brothers, Robert Batterson,
Derby, Russell Batterson,
Buffalo, and Walter Batterson,
Williamsville, and two
sisters, Miss Alice Batterson,
Buffalo, and Mrs. Willis Cook,
Hamburg. Ten grandchildren
also survive.
Funeral services w i l l be
h e l d at Cobler's Funeral
Home at 2 p.m. Thursday with
Rev. Elvin J. Riemer officiating.
Burial will be in Memorial
Park Cemetery-
Friends may call from 2
to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Niagara Gazette - 6/11/1969

BATTERSON-In Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday,
- June 10, 1969, Helen D. Batttrson of
327 High St., Lockport, N.Y., Beloved
mother of Albert C. Batterson, and
Gerald D. Batterson, cily, Mrs. Lewis
Westcoft, Pekin, N.Y., ond Mrs. Douglas
Bennlon, Sanborn, N.Y. She Is also survived
by 13 grandchildren. Funeral
service from Cobler's Funeral Home,
640 Park Place, Friday, June 13, 1969,
at 2:00 P.M., the Rev. Elvln. J. Riemer
officiating, mterment In Memorial Park
Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-5
and 7-9 P.M.

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Niagara Gazette - 3/4/1947

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Batterson.
Woodside drive. Town of Niagara,
celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding
anniversary Friday evening
with more than 100 friends present.-
at the Six Corners restaurant.
The table was decorated with white
wedding bells and centered with a
large floral piece of spring flowers
and fern. Mrs. Batterson. entered
the dining room, on the arm of her
husband, to the strains of Lohengrins
Wedding March and they
were seated at the head of t h e long,
T-shaped table. Dancing and refreshments
were enjoyed during the
evening followed by a buffet supper
served at the Batterson home
for close friends. Glfts of silver
were presented to the couple.
One of the features of t h e evening
was the arrival of their oldest
son. Albert. Jr. of the U. S. Army,
from Rome. N. Y , where h e Is s t a tioned,
making their family of three
sons and two daughters complete.
Mrs Batterson was presented with
a corsage of spring flowers.

Walter + Edna. Edna was born in Jul 1881 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Martha about 1888. Martha was born about 1849 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]