William “Bill” Aldrich Battey III

Published 12:20 am Thursday, June 18, 2015

June 8, 1945 – June 8, 2015

William “Bill” Aldrich Battey III, 70, of Sisters, Oregon, died at home on Monday, June 8, 2015.

He was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, on June 8, 1945, to the late Mia and William Battey.

Bill graduated from Swarthmore High School in 1963 and earned his bachelors degree in psychology from Westminster College in 1968. He married Diane Elizabeth Moss shortly thereafter on June 22, 1968.

Bill volunteered to serve his country and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps in 1968. Bill was awarded a Purple Heart and a Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism while flying combat CH-53 helicopter missions in Vietnam. After ten years of military service, Bill transitioned his aviation career, flying for Keystone Helicopters, MBB (Messerschmitt Bolkow Blohm), Atlantic Aviation, and finally to Boeing, serving as manager of V22 business development in Philadelphia until his retirement.

Bill spent his retired life pursuing his love of RV family travel, retired greyhounds, and riding his Harley-Davidson.

Bill is survived by his wife, Diane Battey of Sisters, Oregon; their three children, Robert Battey (Bend, OR), Jonathan Battey (Maple Valley, WA), and Lieutenant Commander Lydia Battey Haase (Active Duty Navy). He is also survived by seven grandchildren.

Bill will be buried at Arlington Cemetery. Donations in memory of Bill to the Semper Fi Fund (www.semperfifund.org) in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd., Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057.

Deschutes Memorial Chapel and Gardens is honored to serve the family. Visit the website at www.deschutesmemorialchapel.com