Lynn Allen Ballard, 83, our loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Jan. 12, 2008 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 26, 1924 in Draper, Utah the son of Henry Day and Viona Allen Ballard.
On Feb. 8, 1957, Lynn married Shirley Hysell in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Lynn is a Veteran of the U.S.ARMY, where he served as a Supply Sergeant during World War II.
He served his LDS Mission at Utica, New York. Lynn worked many years with the grocery business and 12 years for Dale T. Smith and Sons Packaging.
Lynn is an accomplished piano player with a voice that would move you. He sang at many funerals and weddings.
He decided to go back to school at a later age and graduated from BYU where he majored in English and Economics. He taught at Jordan High School and was a substitute teacher with Granite School District.
Lynn devoted 25 years as the Draper Park Caretaker. He also volunteered with the Draper Park Association, Historical Society, Lions Club, American Legion and was involved with the LDS Church program at the Utah State Prison for 25 years. Lynn honorably received recognition for "Outstanding Service for the City of Draper", honored as a Draper "Historical Modern Pioneer" and the "Lynn Ballard Ball Park" was named after him. He was also named as "Grand Marshall" of the Draper 24th of July Celebration. Lynn was active in sports, playing, coaching and refereeing. Lynn restored the old Fitzgerald Log Cabin, once torn down, and it now rests in the Draper City Park.
Survivors: wife, Shirley; children, Diana Walker, Ronald (Trina), Janeen (Ernie) Santarosa, Shirlene May; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Allan, Ralph, Andrew.
Funeral Services will be held Sat., January 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Draper 6th LDS Ward Chapel, 12870 S. 1300 E. A Viewing will be held at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State Friday 6-8 p.m. or Sat. at the Church from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/16/2008 - 1/17/2008.
REST IN SWEET ETERNAL PEACE DEAR LYNN
I had the honor of knowing Lynn, before I started at the Historical Society he was there whenever I went into the museum. He was very nice and always had time to chat. I also have worked with his wife Shirley at the Historical Society and enjoy working with her. Lynn's Grandmother Nancy Ballard was one of my favorite people as a child. I would go visit with her. What an incredible lady.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO RYAN CURTIS FOR THE TRANSFER AND ALSO TO LYNN FISCHER FOR THE BEAUTIFUL HEADSTONE PICTURE.
He was born June 26, 1924 in Draper, Utah the son of Henry Day and Viona Allen Ballard.
On Feb. 8, 1957, Lynn married Shirley Hysell in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Lynn is a Veteran of the U.S.ARMY, where he served as a Supply Sergeant during World War II.
He served his LDS Mission at Utica, New York. Lynn worked many years with the grocery business and 12 years for Dale T. Smith and Sons Packaging.
Lynn is an accomplished piano player with a voice that would move you. He sang at many funerals and weddings.
He decided to go back to school at a later age and graduated from BYU where he majored in English and Economics. He taught at Jordan High School and was a substitute teacher with Granite School District.
Lynn devoted 25 years as the Draper Park Caretaker. He also volunteered with the Draper Park Association, Historical Society, Lions Club, American Legion and was involved with the LDS Church program at the Utah State Prison for 25 years. Lynn honorably received recognition for "Outstanding Service for the City of Draper", honored as a Draper "Historical Modern Pioneer" and the "Lynn Ballard Ball Park" was named after him. He was also named as "Grand Marshall" of the Draper 24th of July Celebration. Lynn was active in sports, playing, coaching and refereeing. Lynn restored the old Fitzgerald Log Cabin, once torn down, and it now rests in the Draper City Park.
Survivors: wife, Shirley; children, Diana Walker, Ronald (Trina), Janeen (Ernie) Santarosa, Shirlene May; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Allan, Ralph, Andrew.
Funeral Services will be held Sat., January 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Draper 6th LDS Ward Chapel, 12870 S. 1300 E. A Viewing will be held at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State Friday 6-8 p.m. or Sat. at the Church from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/16/2008 - 1/17/2008.
REST IN SWEET ETERNAL PEACE DEAR LYNN
I had the honor of knowing Lynn, before I started at the Historical Society he was there whenever I went into the museum. He was very nice and always had time to chat. I also have worked with his wife Shirley at the Historical Society and enjoy working with her. Lynn's Grandmother Nancy Ballard was one of my favorite people as a child. I would go visit with her. What an incredible lady.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO RYAN CURTIS FOR THE TRANSFER AND ALSO TO LYNN FISCHER FOR THE BEAUTIFUL HEADSTONE PICTURE.
Lynn Allen Ballard, 83, our loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Jan. 12, 2008 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 26, 1924 in Draper, Utah the son of Henry Day and Viona Allen Ballard.
On Feb. 8, 1957, Lynn married Shirley Hysell in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Lynn is a Veteran of the U.S.ARMY, where he served as a Supply Sergeant during World War II.
He served his LDS Mission at Utica, New York. Lynn worked many years with the grocery business and 12 years for Dale T. Smith and Sons Packaging.
Lynn is an accomplished piano player with a voice that would move you. He sang at many funerals and weddings.
He decided to go back to school at a later age and graduated from BYU where he majored in English and Economics. He taught at Jordan High School and was a substitute teacher with Granite School District.
Lynn devoted 25 years as the Draper Park Caretaker. He also volunteered with the Draper Park Association, Historical Society, Lions Club, American Legion and was involved with the LDS Church program at the Utah State Prison for 25 years. Lynn honorably received recognition for "Outstanding Service for the City of Draper", honored as a Draper "Historical Modern Pioneer" and the "Lynn Ballard Ball Park" was named after him. He was also named as "Grand Marshall" of the Draper 24th of July Celebration. Lynn was active in sports, playing, coaching and refereeing. Lynn restored the old Fitzgerald Log Cabin, once torn down, and it now rests in the Draper City Park.
Survivors: wife, Shirley; children, Diana Walker, Ronald (Trina), Janeen (Ernie) Santarosa, Shirlene May; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Allan, Ralph, Andrew.
Funeral Services will be held Sat., January 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Draper 6th LDS Ward Chapel, 12870 S. 1300 E. A Viewing will be held at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State Friday 6-8 p.m. or Sat. at the Church from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/16/2008 - 1/17/2008.
REST IN SWEET ETERNAL PEACE DEAR LYNN
I had the honor of knowing Lynn, before I started at the Historical Society he was there whenever I went into the museum. He was very nice and always had time to chat. I also have worked with his wife Shirley at the Historical Society and enjoy working with her. Lynn's Grandmother Nancy Ballard was one of my favorite people as a child. I would go visit with her. What an incredible lady.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO RYAN CURTIS FOR THE TRANSFER AND ALSO TO LYNN FISCHER FOR THE BEAUTIFUL HEADSTONE PICTURE.
He was born June 26, 1924 in Draper, Utah the son of Henry Day and Viona Allen Ballard.
On Feb. 8, 1957, Lynn married Shirley Hysell in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Lynn is a Veteran of the U.S.ARMY, where he served as a Supply Sergeant during World War II.
He served his LDS Mission at Utica, New York. Lynn worked many years with the grocery business and 12 years for Dale T. Smith and Sons Packaging.
Lynn is an accomplished piano player with a voice that would move you. He sang at many funerals and weddings.
He decided to go back to school at a later age and graduated from BYU where he majored in English and Economics. He taught at Jordan High School and was a substitute teacher with Granite School District.
Lynn devoted 25 years as the Draper Park Caretaker. He also volunteered with the Draper Park Association, Historical Society, Lions Club, American Legion and was involved with the LDS Church program at the Utah State Prison for 25 years. Lynn honorably received recognition for "Outstanding Service for the City of Draper", honored as a Draper "Historical Modern Pioneer" and the "Lynn Ballard Ball Park" was named after him. He was also named as "Grand Marshall" of the Draper 24th of July Celebration. Lynn was active in sports, playing, coaching and refereeing. Lynn restored the old Fitzgerald Log Cabin, once torn down, and it now rests in the Draper City Park.
Survivors: wife, Shirley; children, Diana Walker, Ronald (Trina), Janeen (Ernie) Santarosa, Shirlene May; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Allan, Ralph, Andrew.
Funeral Services will be held Sat., January 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Draper 6th LDS Ward Chapel, 12870 S. 1300 E. A Viewing will be held at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State Friday 6-8 p.m. or Sat. at the Church from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/16/2008 - 1/17/2008.
REST IN SWEET ETERNAL PEACE DEAR LYNN
I had the honor of knowing Lynn, before I started at the Historical Society he was there whenever I went into the museum. He was very nice and always had time to chat. I also have worked with his wife Shirley at the Historical Society and enjoy working with her. Lynn's Grandmother Nancy Ballard was one of my favorite people as a child. I would go visit with her. What an incredible lady.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO RYAN CURTIS FOR THE TRANSFER AND ALSO TO LYNN FISCHER FOR THE BEAUTIFUL HEADSTONE PICTURE.
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