Battersby, John Vincent 59, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2017, after a valiant battle with leukemia. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his journey and gave him much peace. John was born on May 10, 1958, in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended elementary school in the Valley and graduated from Brophy College Preparatory in 1976. After completing his bachelor's degree at the University of Arizona John became a physician in 1985 upon graduating from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He maintained a thriving family practice in Phoenix for more than 30 years. John was blessed with a loving family, faithful friends, and devoted patients. He married the love of his life, Cheryl, in 1990, and together they raised their daughter, Ashley Vu. With his family and friends John enjoyed fishing, golfing, and watching sports and movies. In his medical practice he took great pleasure in helping his patients achieve optimal health. We will all miss John's warm personality, his great sense of humor, and his uncanny ability to put others at ease. John is survived by his wife Cheryl; his daughter Ashley Vu (Louis); his grandchildren Olivia, Natalie, and Alex; his sister, Joan Mones-Galliven (Bob); his aunt, Phylis Crisp; and his cousins Ryan Crisp and his two young daughters. John is preceded in death by his mother Kathryn Battersby; his brother Joseph Battersby; and his uncle James Crisp. A funeral Mass led by Fr. Anthony Sauer, S.J. will take place at 8:30am on Saturday November 18, 2017 at Brophy Chapel, 4701 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 85012, with interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 9925 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale 85392. Visit http://www.hansenmortuary.com for condolences.