Mesa, Arizona
Anthony Robert Ballew unexpectedly passed away from a stroke the night
of July 17th at the age of 53. He was a family nurse practitioner who loved the art of healing and making people laugh. He was proud to own the East Valley Vaccination & Examination Center, fulfilling a lifelong dream of owning his own practice. Because he loved adventure he was a volunteer on the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Divers Posse and worked as a DUI phlebotomist for the Police Department. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he served in various callings of Bishop, Scoutmaster, High Councilman, Choir member, etc. He leaves behind many who love him and who were touched by his unending acts of service. In particular, his son and daughter-in-law Chris and Danika Ballew; and his new grandson, Asher Steele; 3 other children, Tamara, Sean and Alexa; and his parents, Thomas Ballew and Susan Faulkner. We know Tony is at peace and he will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 24, 2005 from 6-8:00 pm, Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 25, 2005 at 10:00a.m., LDS Harris Ward Building 1455 N. Harris Dr. (between Brown Rd & McKellips Rd), Mesa, AZ, with visitation one-hour prior to services. In lieu flowers, donations are welcome to be sent to MCSO Divers Posse or the Harris 2nd Ward Missionary Fund/Bishop Paul Rowley, both c/o Annette Durette, 110 S. Mesa Dr., Ste #2, Mesa, AZ 85210.
To those who never met him I feel sorry for you. This man was the best I ever met with a heart as big as the world. I will truly miss you Tony. God bless you thank you!
mark phillips
August 08, 2005 | Mesa, AZ
Our sincere condolences to Tony's family.
We first met Tony through the Police Department. He also took very good care of our medical needs.
He was a sincere, dedicated, and truly caring man. We had a great deal of respect for him. He will be missed greatly by many.
Larry and Marjie Brennan
August 03, 2005 | Gold Beach, OR
I met Tony 35 years ago when my sister brought him as a guest to our home in Iowa for Christmas. They were both first-year students at Good Samaritan Hospital's School of Nursing. Tony was the only male resident in the Sexson Hall dorm, which has since been demolished to make way for the current Good Sam facility. I've had no contact since those years, even though I've lived in the valley for some time now. However, the description I read of Tony was as apt then as now. . . . a caring person...
Rick Knowling
July 31, 2005 | Scottsdale
To the Ballew Family,
Our condolences to you during this most difficult time. Tony was a kind and compassionate man whose dedication to his profession was apparent. Tony's work with the Police Department will be missed, as he was available whenever and for whatever was needed. Tony's help with our kids when they were sick was always kindhearted and right on target. We will miss him.
Bob & Stacey Gervasi
July 29, 2005 | Mesa, AZ
Dear Ballew Family,
I worked with Tony as a Police Explorer and went to him as my doc as well. He was a great influence and great guy to go to when I needed help. I am proud to have known him and give my deepest sympathy to the whole family. All my love, Anthony Gervasi, HN, USN
Anthony Gervasi
July 29, 2005 | Chesapeake, VA
Dear Ballew Family,
My family lived down the street on Roanoke Avenue in 1961 and had the honor or knowing Tony as a young person. I see that the attributes he had as a kid have been appreciated by countless people he has met and treated over the years! You were all blessed to have had him as a relative. He touched so many lives. Peggy Jahntz Driscoll
Peggy Jahntz/Driscoll
July 27, 2005 | Scottsdale
Here at work in the oil fields of Alaska, I was saddened too here of Tony's passing. I express my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Add my testimony to the fact that he was a true healer and a good man.
Joshua Bouckhout
July 27, 2005 | Mesa, AZ
We would like to extend our condolences to the Ballew family. My husband and I have both worked with Tony. He was a wonderful and caring man, who could make anyone laugh. We attended his service and I was deeply touched by the stories his children shared. I have so many fond memories of Tony that I will treasure always. He will be greatly missed in this community. You are in our thoughts and our prayers. Denny and Michelle Walker
Michelle Walker
July 26, 2005 | Mesa, AZ
Although it has been a long time since I've seen Tony, he was my brother-in-law for a short time when he, and I, were much younger. I will always remember Tony with fondness. He was always so much fun and so good to my sister's children. I am so sorry to hear about his death, and want to tell his family that they are in my prayers.
Susie Hartman
July 26, 2005 | Scottsdale, AZ
