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Helen Ballantyne

Helen Ballantyne

Helen Ballantyne Obituary

Helen Ballantyne Died March 9th 2006. Born in Portland, Oregon on May 3rd 1921. A long time resident of San Jose died in Culver City after a long illness she was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She leaves behind her husband of 65 years, Vern Ballantyne and is survived by daughters Patricia Marr, Virna Gama, and son Robert Ballantyne. She is also survived by three brothers and two sisters. She leaves behind two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was very active in business until the time of her illness. Services will be on Saturday March 25th at 2 p.m. at St. Lucy Church in Campbell, CA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, 10850 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 730, Los Angeles CA 90024.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Mar. 22, 2006.

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