Obituary - Denver Post, 22 Mar 2015

Margaret Lee Battles (nee Montgomery) died on March 16, 2015. She was born July 18, 1923, in Nampa, Idaho. Educated at boarding schools grades 1-8 and four high schools, then Denver University, followed by the University of Wyo. where she studied journalism for two years. She began her career as a reporter for the Laramie Daily Boomerang and in later years pursued her interest in writing as assistant editor for the Colo. Art Show magazine and columnist for the Retired Police Gazette. Had four children with James Goodman. Divorced him. Employed in sales, followed by work as a reservation agent for Frontier Airlines. Married Asa Battles in 1969 and settled in Littleton. Margaret supported Asa's endeavours as American Indian and Southwestern artist as his agent and framer, and they participated in art shows in the Midwest and parts of the Southwest. Margaret also pursued her interest in politics as a Chairman of the Denver Women's Republican Club and worked with broadcaster Pete Smythe to re-elect Nixon, attending the Inaugural activities in Washington, D.C. Governors Lamb and Vanderhoof appointed her to the State Board of Examiners of Institutions for the Aging where she served two terms, followed by an appointment to the Arapahoe Board of Adjustment for 10 years. She was co-host of Elderhostel for Arapahoe Community College for 8 years, visiting hostels in CO, NM, AL, and AR. Member of the Senior Task Force in Littleton for two terms, assisted in opening a Senior Center (called Community Center) in Littleton. Interviewed, produced, and directed Seniors on the local cable station weekly program "Adventures in Tomorrow," touring old homes and businesses on Littleton's Main Street. Margaret is survived by three of her children: Kathleen Rowe, James Goodman, and John Goodman. Predeceased by son Philip Goodman. She is survived by six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.