Ernest Batt
Ernest Batt
Ernest Batt

Obituary of Ernest Howard Batt

Ernest "Ernie" Howard Batt, 79, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 at his home in Monterey, California. Ernie was born May 9, 1934 to Stanley and Tillie Batt of San Francisco, California. He graduated from George Washington High School in 1948 and University of California, Berkley in 1952. While attending Cal, Ernie was set up on a blind date by his grandmother and met Sherry, the love of his life, future bride, mother of his children and caregiver for 20 years. Ernie worked for Charles Brown & Sons in San Francisco after college. In 1958, they moved to Monterey where he worked for his father-in-law at Howard's of Monterey. He later purchased and ran the store for many years. Upon its closing, he and Sherry opened a fur shop in Monterey. Ernie also taught at MPC, but most enjoyed his position selling, writing and often recording television commercials for local businesses. Ernie retired in 1994 after becoming disabled. Ernie was instrumental in starting the first synagogue on the Monterey Peninsula in the 1960's. He was active in Kiwanis and held several local and regional leadership positions. Ernie and Sherry later started Sar Shalom, a Messianic Jewish Fellowship. Ernie had a passion for life and the people he loved. He unsparingly expressed his affection for those closest to him. He had a sense of humor that could make the most somber of people laugh. Ernie will be missed by all that knew and loved him. Ernie is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Susan (Dan) Steenfott and Julie (Bill) Munger; grandchildren, Cynthia, Hannah, Avery and Nolan; step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ernie was preceded in death by his wonderful mother and father and his sister, Phyllis. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Mission Mortuary in Monterey at 1 pm.
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Funeral Service

DEC 26. 01:00 PM Mission Mortuary 450 Camino El Estero Monterey, CA, US, 93940 info@missionmortuary.com http://www.missionmortuary.com

Interment

Mission Memorial Park 1915 Ord Grove Ave. Seaside, CA, 93955
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