Photo courtesy of Parchment Redmond (Adams-Redmond) Funeral Homes
Parchment, Michigan
Aug 27, 1927 – Feb 20, 2020
Ida M. Ballentine of Kalamazoo passed away Thursday February 20, 2020 at home. Ida was born August 27, 1927 in Ypsilanti the daughter of Carl and Anna (Sprague) Dolbee. She was an activity director for Birch Manor later known as Borgess Nursing Home then she was a cafeteria server at Comstock...
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Ida was an amazing person, amazing friend, and wont forget her ever. God bless you Ida. My only wish is to meet you again in the next life. Thank you for the memories at the air zoo, your great pies, and your beautiful smile. Your pal forever....Dale.
Dale Murray
August 26, 2025 | Friend
I'm so sorry to hear about Ida's passing. She was a great friend of the Blank family. She babysat me, taught taught me to knit, and helped with boy scout uniforms. Her cinnamon rolls were delicious. She was a great lady.
Christine Ransom
May 05, 2021 | Friend
Truly amazing woman, friend and person. You touched many peoples hearts and mine was one of them. I’ll always remember my time at the air zoo working with you and your amazing baked pies. Your presence on this earth will be greatly missed.
Dale Murray
February 07, 2021 | Friend
Truly amazing woman, friend and person. You touched many peoples hearts and mine was one of them. I’ll always remember my time at the air zoo working with you and your amazing baked pies. Your presence on this earth will be greatly missed.
Dale Murray
February 07, 2021 | Friend
Im so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories growing up & spending time at the Ballentine home. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet Prevatte
March 02, 2020 | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Danielle Baughman
February 26, 2020 | Kalamazoo, MI | Coworker
Grandma Ida's Retirement at North Elementary. June 10, 2016
Jason Hall
February 25, 2020
Grandma Ida's Retirement at North Elementary. June 10, 2016
Jason Hall
February 25, 2020
Grandma Ida's Retirement at North Elementary. June 10, 2016
Jason Hall
February 25, 2020
