- October 29, 1946 - November 25, 2015
- Coralville, Iowa
of Richard's Passing
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“Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. Wish I was there to give you a hug
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1 of 18 | Posted by: Connie and Pat Hough - Weems, VA
“I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Richards passing. I am a friend of Cindy's and we all used to go out for drinks on Fridays after work or...Read More »
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2 of 18 | Posted by: Andrea Flaherty - North Liberty, IA
“Sorry for your loss. Rich will be missed
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3 of 18 | Posted by: Allen sandi freel - Galena, MO
“Was so shocked and saddened to see of Rich's death in yesterday's Washington Evening Journal. I was a friend and classmate of Rich's in high school...Read More »
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4 of 18 | Posted by: Marde McConnell - Washington, IA
“Cindy and family, One is never prepared for the loss of a loved one. Take comfort surrounding yourselves with family and friends during this...Read More »
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5 of 18 | Posted by: Linda Beeler - Iowa City, IA
“Will and Family, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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6 of 18 | Posted by: Adam Miller - Washington, IA
“Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. I have always noticed that when you were speaking of Richard there was a giddiness in your tone. We all knew...Read More »
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7 of 18 | Posted by: Penny Sweeeting - Riverside, IA
“Cindy I am so very sorry to hear of Richard's death! I wish I could be there to give you a big hug! I cannot imagine the emptiness you feel. I am...Read More »
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8 of 18 | Posted by: Kristy Burchard - Hollister, CA
“I met Richard through Cindy, a close friend and high school classmate. Over time I knew him as a gifted carpenter, welcoming neighbor and witty...Read More »
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9 of 18 | Posted by: Jill (Latta) Gerot - IA
“Words can't express the sorry I feel for you and your family. We just always think they will be with us. Just remember all the good times and tuck...Read More »
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10 of 18 | Posted by: Randy and Donna Arthur and family - IA
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11 of 18 | Posted by: Cheryl Ballard - Richmond, TX
“Erik & Family ,
Iam so sorry to read about your dads passing . Your family are in my thoughts and prayers . Keep all those great memories close to...Read More »
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12 of 18 | Posted by: Matt ( Spike ) Gavin - Iowa City, IA
“I'll always be grateful to Rich for demonstrating how to enjoy athletics and music. He was comfortable in his high school football and band uniform...Read More »
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13 of 18 | Posted by: Rev. Denny Coon - Ankeny, IA
“So sorry for your loss Cindy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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14 of 18 | Posted by: LeAnn Gerard
“Cindy we have been praying for all of you in the past days. I'm sure Richard we be missed terribly! Know that we are thinking of all of you.
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15 of 18 | Posted by: Dan and Mary Pierson - Merrill, IA
“To the Family of a good friend. I is tough to lose a loved one at Holiday Time. Remember the good times, I know I will. He has gone before us to...Read More »
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16 of 18 | Posted by: Jerry Eiffert - Washington, IA
“So sorry for your loss. Hard to lose someone at holiday time. I am classmate from high school.
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17 of 18 | Posted by: Monica McCarthy - Altoona, IA
“Richard was my best friend in Kindergarden, I think he may have been my first real friend. Our parents were friends so my mother would report from...Read More »
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18 of 18 | Posted by: Elizabeth Knecht - Juneau, AK
Richard Ballard, 69, of Coralville, passed away on November 25, 2015 from complications of pneumonia.
His family includes his wife, Cindy; sons, Will and his wife, Ashley and their children, Ellie and Liam, and Erik and his wife, Kelli and their son, Rohan. They would like to invite you to a Celebration of Richard's Life on Friday, December 4th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the Terry Trueblood center in Iowa City. Please stop by to have a toast in his memory.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been set up.
Celebration of Life
December 04, 2015
5:30 PM
to 7:30 PM
Terry Trueblood Lodge
4213 SE Sand Road
Iowa City, IA
(319) 356-5210
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Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family. Wish I was there to give you a hug
Posted by: Connie and Pat Hough - Weems, VA - Cousin Dec 04, 2015
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Richards passing. I am a friend of Cindy's and we all used to go out for drinks on Fridays after work or they would invite me to their home. We have been talking about getting together again but we all know how life happens and time flies. Richard always welcomed me and was so kind, easy going and funny. Just a wonderful man all around. My deepest sympathy to Cindy and
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Richards passing. I am a friend of Cindy's and we all used to go out for drinks on Fridays after work or they would invite me to their home. We have been talking about getting together again but we all know how life happens and time flies. Richard always welcomed me and was so kind, easy going and funny. Just a wonderful man all around. My deepest sympathy to Cindy and the Ballard family. Richard was one of a kind. I will be there for happy hour tonight Richard! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends!
Posted by: Andrea Flaherty - North Liberty, IA - Friend Dec 04, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Rich will be missed
Posted by: Allen sandi freel - Galena, MO Dec 03, 2015
Was so shocked and saddened to see of Rich's death in yesterday's Washington Evening Journal. I was a friend and classmate of Rich's in high school and distinctly remember sitting next to him in trigonometry. We had good times chatting before class, he was such a witty fella. He was a strong student, without having to work as hard as I did!!
For those of you closest to Rich, I'm so very sorry for your loss.. I hope that your memories will sustain you and time will help to heal the deep sadness in your hearts. Marde McConnell
Posted by: Marde McConnell - Washington, IA - highg school classmate Dec 02, 2015
Cindy and family, One is never prepared for the loss of a loved one. Take comfort surrounding yourselves with family and friends during this difficult time.
Posted by: Linda Beeler - Iowa City, IA - Classmate and friend Dec 02, 2015
Will and Family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Adam Miller - Washington, IA Dec 02, 2015
Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. I have always noticed that when you were speaking of Richard there was a giddiness in your tone. We all knew how much you two loved each other. You are in my prayers.
Posted by: Penny Sweeeting - Riverside, IA Dec 02, 2015
Cindy I am so very sorry to hear of Richard's death! I wish I could be there to give you a big hug! I cannot imagine the emptiness you feel. I am so grateful that your boys and their families are near you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Much love, Kris
Posted by: Kristy Burchard - Hollister, CA - High School friend of Cindy's Dec 01, 2015
I met Richard through Cindy, a close friend and high school classmate. Over time I knew him as a gifted carpenter, welcoming neighbor and witty conversationalist. It was with great sadness that I learned of his passing.
To his family, please know that although grief can be hard, it will be replaced with wonderful memories of his life.
Posted by: Jill (Latta) Gerot - North Liberty, IA - Friend & Former Neighbor Dec 01, 2015
Words can't express the sorry I feel for you and your family. We just always think they will be with us. Just remember all the good times and tuck them in your heart where he will be forever.
Posted by: Randy and Donna Arthur and family - Ainsworth, IA - Friends Dec 01, 2015