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Nola Ballard Obituary
Nola Cathrine
Ballard
Resident of Foster City
A Celebration of Life for Nola Ballard, who died Tuesday, August 31st, will be held on Saturday, September 25th at 3:00 PM at Emerald Hills Elks Lodge, 938 Wilmington Way, Redwood City. Ballard, 89 had previously resided in Foster City, CA. For the past 4 months during her illness, she resided at her daughter's home in San Carlos, where she passed away.
Nola was a member of Mariner's Golf Club, Emerald Hills Golf Club and enjoyed her bridge group. Nola was Rules Chairman during her golfing years, and was known for her knowledge of rules regarding every possible situation/question on the golf course! Nola also volunteered at Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary for just over 33 years. In addition, she was one of the few donors who donated just over 16 gallons of blood at Peninsula Blood Bank.
Survivors include her two sons, Gary (Jill) of Montara and Glen (Melody) of Sahuarita, AZ, and her daughter, Dyanne (Tom) Holmes of San Carlos. She is also survived by her brothers, Eddy Gansberger of Oroville, Arnold Gansberger of Modesto and her sister, Ruth Gunnels of Hollister. Nola is survived by her dear friend of over 65 years, Hazel Deucher of Millbrae and her friend of many years, Bob Ercolini of San Carlos. Nola was preceded in death by her husband, Howard "Chet" Ballard in 1975, parents, Richard & Marie Gansberger, brothers Donald Gansberger, Johnny Gansberger, Grayson Gansberger and sister Roma Garner. Nola is survived by 9 grandchildren - David Ballard, Chris Ballard, Robin Harrington, Heidi Ballard, Matt Ballard, Troy Holmes, Monica Oliveri, Stacey Holmes, Tyler Holmes and 8 great grandchildren - Roger Ballard, Peter Ballard, Cassidy Ballard, Nicole Ballard, Rebecca Ballard, Gemma Harrington, Kaitlyn Oliveri & Katherine Oliveri. The family prefers donations to the American Cancer Society.
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December 21, 2010
Was very sorry to hear Nola had passed away this year. Her Christmas card was returned so I Googled and her obit came up. Nola was a favorite cousin. When she and Chet married I thought she was the prettiest lady. She encouraged me to study shorthand and study to do secretarial work.
I am so sorry for the Ballard family's loss. Nola was a tremendous person and always a lady. Will miss her and her cute Christmas cards each year.
Love, cousin Verna Terry, Santa Clara, CA
Newton
September 12, 2010
To the Ballard family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his PEACE, LOVE and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. She will always be in your hearts, just buy telling the storys she told her family and by the storys her family will tell of her. May she R.I.P<3
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