George M. Ballinger (b. April 06, 1914, d. September 15, 1999)
George M. Ballinger was born April 06, 1914 in Wildie, Rockcastle, Kentucky, and died September 15, 1999 in South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana. He married Rolla Vida on August 01, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Notes for George M. Ballinger: George M. Ballinger South Bend Tribune -- September 16, 1999 April 6, 1914 - Sept. 15, 1999 George M. Ballinger, age 85, of Irish Hills Drive, South Bend, died at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday in Hospice House.
He was born April 6, 1914 in Wildie, Kentucky and lived in this area since 1946 coming from Hamilton, Ohio. Mr. Ballinger retired in 1979 from the Bendix Corporation, after 30 years of service. South Bend Tribune, St. Joseph, Indiana date unknown: On August 1, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio, he married Rolla Vida, who preceded him in death on August 8, 1983. Also preceding him in death were two grandchildren, Kelly and Jamie Ballinger. He is survived by a daughter, Brenda (Terry) McLane of Osage Beach, Missouri, a son, Charles (Pam) Ballinger of South Bend, six grandchildren, Jeffrey and Jacob Savoie, Kyle, Kelli, Sean and Kristie McLane, two great-grandchildren, Cole McLane and Allison Ballinger; a sister, Barbara Imms of Montgomery, Alabama and two brothers, Russell Ballinger of Culver City, California and Caywood Ballinger, of Desert Hot Springs, California, and by his companion, Grace Ridenour of South Bend.
Family and friends may call from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday and from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Monday in the St. Joseph Funeral Home, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. A masonic service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, at Immanuel Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery where American Legion Post 50 will conduct military rites.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hospice of St. Joseph County.
Mr. Ballinger was a member of the St. Joseph Lodge 45 F&AM, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite South Bend Valley, Immanuel Methodist Church, Veteran of Foreign War Post 9820, and American Legion Post 50. He was also an Army veteran of World War II, where he was a prisoner of war for four months.
So live, that when thy summons comes to join the enumerable caravan, which moves to that mysterious realm where each shall take his chamber in the silent halls of death. Thou goest not like the quarry slave at night scouraged to his dungeon, but soothed and sustained by an unfaltering trust. Approach thy grave like one who wraps the draperies of his couch about him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.
More About George M. Ballinger: Burial: September 20, 1999, South Bend, Saint Joseph, Indiana. Cemetery Location: Highland Cemetery, South Bend, Indiana. Employment #1: Bendix Corp., South Bend, Indiana. Funeral Home: St. Joseph County, Indiana. Military service: WWII, Army (POW). Organizations: St. Joseph Lodge 45 F&AM, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite South Bend Valley, Immanuel Methodist Church, Veteran of Foreign War Post 9820, and American Legion Post 50..
More About George M. Ballinger and Rolla Vida: Marriage: August 01, 1945, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Children of George M. Ballinger and Rolla Vida are:
George M. Ballinger (b. April 06, 1914, d. September 15, 1999)
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