Kellie D. BatistaNovember 23, 1962 - November 16, 2016Kellie D. Batista, 53, Eagle Idaho, passed away November 16th, at her residence.Family services will be held this summer at Bigfork, Montana. A small ceremony with her closest friends was held on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Kellie was born on November 23, 1962 in Billings, Montana, to Gary and Donna Poor. She grew up in the Great Falls, Montana and Fairfield, Montana areas. Kellie loved cheerleading; and graduated from Fairfield Montana High School.Kellie was married to Lane Clark; and while they were living in California, she gave birth to their only child, a son, Brandon Clark – who brought her many years of joy. Later, she and Lane divorced; but happily remained life-long friends. Kellie eventually met the love of her life, life time partner, Bob Batista, who loved her dearly. She was his hero.Kellie then attended Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana earning her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Kellie was a trusted friend to everyone that she encountered. She loved and enjoyed her life's work as an RN, Hospice Nurse, Home Health Care Nurse and Nurse Case Manager. She cared uniquely and very deeply for each person (patient).Kellie enjoyed reading, decorating homes, shopping and traveling with Bob (especially to see her only grandchild!!), coffee hours with friends, just lounging around the swimming pool in the summer time working on her gorgeous suntan and sleepovers with who she called her "little precious", Paige, the seven-year old who she said "cracked her up". She was also an animal lover, who especially enjoyed caring for pet cats over the years.Every time you saw Kellie, you were lucky to be treated to brand new photos of her handsome, only son, Brandon Clark and her most-beloved granddaughter Savanna, who she called "Vanna" (there were many adorable videos!!).Kellie is survived by her life time partner, Bob Batista; her son, Brandon (Chelsey) Clark, Big Fork Montana; her granddaughter, Savanna Clark, Big Fork, Montana; her brothers, Grant (Shelly) Poor, Fairfield, Montana; Scott Poor, Boise, Idaho; Shane (Gina) Poor, Billings, Montana; her sisters, Amber (Greg) Ault, Billings, Montana; Mandee Trackwell, Stockton, California; Christine (Anthony) Hober, WaKeeney, Kansas; Arlene "Missy" (Rich) Schoessler, Billings, Montana; and Peggy Anderson Poor, her sister-in-law. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gary and Donna Poor; Norma and Gilbert Scott, her maternal grandparents; and Cecil and Lynn Poor, her paternal grandparents.Kellie; we love you, and you will be forever missed! Be in Peace.
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