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EILEEN BALLENGER Obituary
EILEEN FRANCES BALLENGER (Age 73)
On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD after a long illness surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of 52 years to Phillip Ballenger; loving mother of Karen Murphy (Kevin), Kevin Ballenger (Judy), Keith Ballenger (Theresa), Kelly Harrington (Rich), Kathy Yarrish (Tom) and Kristen Kurtz (Mark); grandmother of Matt, Joe, Tim (Kelly), Julie, Jennifer, Lauren, Brooke, Maribeth, Nicole, Ross, Katie, Brianna and Mark, Jr.; sister of Margaret Forsythe. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, February 15 at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Larry Alfrey
February 7, 2025
Just thinking about you... I can still hear your laugh! Contagious.
Larry Alfrey
November 20, 2021
I was just thinking about Eileen, Daisy, Donna, Carol, Linda and Eunice who was our boss at worked at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. I shared many laughed and good times with those people and I loved Eileen. So happy.. brought joy to many others beside myself. I remember drawing caricatures of all the employees and that aeikeen was pregnant at that time and we all had a great laugh of here caricature. I see that she has departed earth time... look forward to seeing her in "the future". My condolences to the family. I remember the kids and her husband Phil.
Larry Alfrey
April 4, 2021
I was just thinking about my former work colleague at Holy Cross Hospital. Eileen was such a wonderful person to have around the office, always making me laugh. We had great fun together. I cherish those days back in the 70s and 80s with Eileen, Daisy, Donna, Linda, Carol, Gloria and Eunice was the boss. I am saddened to hear of her family's loss... such a great person who brought a ray of sunshine to me going to work.
February 22, 2013
Dear Phil,
I am sad to hear of your great loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Mary Margaret Baroody
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February 19, 2013
My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Pat Russell Hatfield
Bill & Linda Ballinger
February 14, 2013
Phil and Family ... Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. There are many who are better because they were blessed to be touched by your wife and mother.
Lee Ostrow
February 14, 2013
Phil and Family. We sadly regret your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your wonderful family.. Kelli & Lee Ostrow
Katie Blake
February 14, 2013
To the Ballenger family my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard Powers
February 14, 2013
Phil and Family, very sorry to hear about Eileen's passing. Both Mary Ann and I were very fond of Eileen, although most of our get togethers took place at Holy Cross Hospital. Getting together was always a problem with couples who had large families.
Eileen was an exceedingly nice and kind person who was generous with her smiles and that is how all that met her will remember her.
John & Elsie McGuire
February 14, 2013
Phil, We're very sorry for your loss. Eileen will be missed by all. We hope all the happy memories you and Eileen shared will bring comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
February 13, 2013
Dear Phil and Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I learned of Eileen's passing. You both have been such a part of our family for so many years it is sad to think of her passing.
I remember her and her sisters and brother along with their mother Katherine, spending summers with my family in Riva. That was back in the early 50's. I know that she loved you, Phil, and her children and grandchildren so much. What wonderful memories you all must have of her. Me too.
Love to you all, Joan D'Ambrosio Baker
Annie I.
February 13, 2013
My heart goes out to you all at this time of deep sorrow.
Ray Brode
February 13, 2013
My prayers are with your family. May God Bless you all.
Love,
Ray, Madeline, and Lauren Brode
The McCauslin Family
February 13, 2013
Karen~
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Betsy Davis
February 13, 2013
Keith
My deepest sympathies to your family on the passing of your Mom. Please know we are her for you and sending many prayers.
Jean Hipps
February 13, 2013
What wonderful memories and love I have have for all the Ballengers and the special times we shared. My love and prayers are with each one of you. I was blessed to have called your Mom my friend.
Steve Hipps
February 13, 2013
Heaven has added a true angel. My second mom growing up with my best friend Keith. Many fond memories of being at the Ballenger house after school at St. Camillus. She will be terribly missed but her spirit will live on through all that knew her. May God Bless and keep the Ballenger Family strong and safe during this difficult time.
Ray & Jerrie Ann Keys
February 13, 2013
Kevin & Ballenger Family
My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Just know that you are in my prayers.
February 13, 2013
Kenneth and Janis Tullis
Jody Knaap
February 13, 2013
My deepest sympathy for your loss of such a wonderful woman. May the strength of loved ones and friends lift you up with compassion and support in this time of grieving. God bless you all. Jody, Maria,and Shadeesha, from Dr.Ginsberg's office.
Rose Nodine
February 13, 2013
Thank you for letting me be part of your Christmass Eve family gettogether. Through the Mercy of GOD may you rest in PEACE
Zetha Ballinger
February 13, 2013
I will truly miss my neighbor and dear friend, Eileen.
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