Redding, California
1934 - 2010 (Age 76)
Larry Ballew 1934 - 2010Former Redding resident Larry Ballew died October 21, 2010 at the age of 76. Born in Lindsey, CA. August 4, 1934. Larry worked 30 years for the US Forest Service retiring first in Redding, CA., then to the family ranch in Awhanee, CA. After retiring in 1984 he worked as a...
Read MoreLarry is one of a kind. I first met him at bass lake in 1957.
We were fellow rangers on the Klamath N F and we both were in the Shasta-Trinity SO for several years before he retired.
We will keep Larry, you, and your family in our thoughts and prayers/ Gary and Dolores Munsey
November 12, 2010
Dear Chris,
I loved it when Larry was about to leave, He would say, "See all you good people again." Dick enjoyed doing a scuplture of you both. Dick passed away in 2002. I feel your lost. Alma Rafnson-Silberstein
November 11, 2010
The Ballews have become very special friends over the years and Larry will really be missed. His stories, his involvement in numerous different causes, his expertise in forestry and photography and his zest for life made him an awesome person.
Ken Jourdan
November 05, 2010 | Redding, CA
Chris and Sam~ I am so sorry for your loss, Larry being taken has left hole in all of our hearts. He was so special to so many. My the following give you some comfort.
•God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove...
Phaedra Mitchell
November 05, 2010 | Redding, CA
A great guy. You knew it when you met him. Very knowledgeable about his profession and the world around him. He had a great gift for conversation.
Jerry Gause
Novato, CA.
November 05, 2010