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Joe Balander On February 11, 2005, the Austin community lost a dear friend. John Joseph (Joe) Balander, 66, passed away after a brief hospital stay. Joe was born in Dallas and was an Austin resident the majority of his life. He attended Austin High School. After high school he served several years in the Armed Services. He met Judy Kincheloe in 1961, and they were married one month later. Joe's love of the game of golf led to his career as a PGA Golf Professional. As a Golf Professional for 48 years, Joe served the citizens of Austin at Lions Municipal, Jimmy Clay, Riverside and Roy Kizer Golf Courses. In the mid 1980's Joe was a founding father of the Austin Junior Golf Academy. Under his direction this program grew and developed into the model Junior Golf Program for the state of Texas. As a true gentleman of the game his influence and contributions will continue long into the future. Joe's love for golf and people was shown in the many kind ways he treated everyone who crossed his path. His dedicated work ethic, fairness and integrity were obvious to all. After his retirement in 1997 Joe enjoyed gardening, stamp collecting, home remodeling and spending time with his family. Joe was especially proud and close to his family. His parents Gladys and John Joseph Balander, Sr., preceded him in death. Joe is survived by Judy, his wife of 43 years; three daughters, Jil, Jana and Joey; their husbands, Chip, Kevin, and Derrick, and his grandchildren, Christopher, Jacob and Ella, all living in Austin. He is also survived by a multitude of friends and golfers whose lives he has touched over the past 66 years. He will be greatly missed but remembered forever. Thank you, Joe, for all you have given us. "Cuatro" will be glad to see you. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, February 14, 2005, at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Children's Hospital of Austin. Memorials and guestbook online at wcfish.com
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Lauryn Hudson
February 14, 2005
Balander girls- My thoughts and prayers are with you. Big hugs to you all.
Kristen and Allen Benton
February 13, 2005
Allen and I have had you all in our prayers all week. We will continue to lift you up in the coming weeks. I pray that you feel God's grace wrap around you and that you are able to come to a place of peace in Joe's memory.
Blessings and love,
Allen, Kristen, Luke, Drew and Grace Benton
Jimmy Smith
February 13, 2005
Its been a long time but "Joe Badoe" as we affectionately called him in high school---he was my best bud in those high school days. We did a lot of things in the old 38th Street neighborhood--in his 49 Ford and then in the 53 Ford. That tells you that was some time ago--all the guys of the 38th Street Gang--JOE--MOOSE --BENNY---BILLY--DAN--JIMMY--CHUCK- -Those were what "Happy Days'' were based on...Hope to see him on the BIG GOLF COURSE in the sky...
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