Obituary of Harvey-James Ballard

BALLARD-Harvey James-late of Weyburn, passed away January 3, 2005 at the age of 83 years. Predeceased by his parents George and Hattie Ballard; his first wife Helen in 1967; a brother Clarence and a brother-in-law Donald. Harvey is survived by his wife Mildred Ballard (nee Sloman); his children: Lynda (Greg) Geddis, Picton, ON and Lyle (Marion nee Klein) Ballard, Weyburn, SK; grandchildren: Joanne Geddis, Toronto, ON, Jeffrey (Miriam) Geddis, Toronto, ON, Boyd Ballard(Jessica) of Oklahoma City, OK, Laura (Mark) Missal, Weyburn, SK and Rhett Ballard(Janelle) of Saskatoon, SK; a sister Dorothy Scott, Weyburn, SK; his inlaws: George Sloman, Elsie Postey, Robert(Kate) Sloman, Wesley(Barb) Sloman, Wilbert(Cecilia) Sloman, Shirley Sloman as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Harvey was born on May 27, 1921 and spent most of his life on the home farm at Francis. He served with the ground crew in the RCAF, during WW II from 1941-1945 and was present in Holland and Belgium when they were liberated. He served on the skating and curling rink boards for several years in Francis. He also managed minor hockey teams for several years, was a board member for the co-op, the UGG and a charter member of the Lions club. Farming, altering, remaking or building to make farm tasks easier was a great challenge and joy, as well as following his grandchildren's sports or listening to their stories and accomplishments. A private family service will be held at RD Family Memorial Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK. with interment at a later date. For friends so wishing, donations in memory of Harvey may be made to the Heart and Stroke Fund of Saskatchewan, 1632 Warren Ave. Weyburn, SK S4H 0M4. Arrangements are entrusted to RD Family Memorial Funeral Chapel, Weyburn, SK (848-0333). If so desired, expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com "Our family serving your family "