On Thursday, September 21, 2006, Bruce Elmer Batters, Windthorst, Sask., died at the age of 82 years. A graveside service was held in the Windthorst Cemetery on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 2:00pm with Rev. Elizabeth Goodson officiating.

Bruce was predeceased by his first wife Gwendolyn; one son James Stewart Batters; one brother Ted Batters and one sister Patricia Lynn Strasdin.

He is survived by his loving wife Ruby; his children: Terry (Sharon) Batters, Diane (Niven) Bachert, Debbie (Brian) Corscadden, all of Windthorst, Sask., Donna (Trevor) Rennie, Surrey, B.C., Tim (Carol) Batters, Regina, Sask., and Sheila Batters (Chris Heath), Maple Ridge, B.C.; his grandchildren and great grandchildren; three brothers: Elgin Batters (Joyce), Kipling, Sask., Laurie Batters (Shirley), Oliver, B.C., and Delas Batters (Teri), Victoria, B.C.; three sisters: Berenice (George) Soper, Victoria, B.C., and June Smith, Chilliwack, B.C., as well as his nieces and nephews.

Arrangements in care of Tubman Cremation & Funeral Service.