BALLANTYNE, Deborah Ann (Wells) Deborah Ann (Wells) Ballantyne was born February 7, 1968 in Shelby, Montana; the eighth of nine children and youngest daughter of Jack and Mary Jean Wells. She passed away on August 28, 2019 after a valiant battle with brain cancer. Debbie graduated from Shelby High School and received her degree in Medical Records Administration from Carroll College in 1990. She married Damon Ballantyne on June 6, 1992. The couple then moved to Spokane, Washington. Debbie worked in Health Information at various institutions, including Shriners Hospital, The Heart Institute and Rockwood Retirement Center, all in Spokane. In 2016, she changed occupations and began to work in Academic Advising at Gonzaga University. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister and will be greatly missed by her family. Debbie's faith sustained her in both the joys and challenges of her life. She had a quick wit and could make her family and friends laugh hysterically. An enthusiastic supporter of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Deb enjoyed going to games at the Kennel with her family. Debbie leaves behind her beloved family: Damon Ballantyne, husband of 27 years, and daughters, Jacqueline and Lauren; her father, Jack Wells; sisters Cindy Moen (Don), Mary Jo Cole (Perry), Nancy Wells and Kathy Burkhartsmeyer (Frank); brothers John (Jeanette Fiorini), Tim (Mary), Tom (Carolyn); mother-in-law, Shirley Ballantyne; brother-in-law, Lance Ballantyne (Lisa), and sister-in-law, Jayme Parker (Mike); 25 nieces and nephews and 12 great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Jean; her brother, Craig; and her father-in-law Jim Ballantyne Recitation of the Rosary will be Friday, August 30, 2019 at 7pm, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 515 W. St. Thomas More Way, Spokane, WA 99208. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 10am, also at St Thomas More Church, followed by a reception in the PAC Center of St. Thomas More. Graveside interment services will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Rising Strong, (a program supporting families to stay together in difficult times) 1960 N. Holy Names Ct., Spokane, WA 99224, or to a charity of your choice in Debbie's honor.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Deborah BALLANTYNE

11 Entries

Brusan Rhoda-Wells

September 1, 2019

Debbie and I worked together at Rockwood Retirement Communities. What a spark and joy! We were talking one day and somehow we both said...I come from a little town in Montana! And lo and behold, Shelby was our common bond. We talked about Wells Drugs and way back time when my grandparents, Irma and Don Rhoda had the flower shop and my mother Betty Nelson Rhoda had gone to school with members of Debbie's family. We shared that very special bond of being from Montana...and a friend to all you meet. That is Debbie!

August 31, 2019

Dearest Damon and girls; I am so very sorry of hearing today do Debs passing, She will be missed and thought of in the medical field , we worked together for so many years
My heart goes out to you , I know she loved her family and was so very proud of you girls, sending hugs, Patty Thur

Joanne Romasko

August 30, 2019

Damon, Jacqueline and Lauren, Debbie was a beautiful person who brought so much joy and laughter to us all. She will live on through you girls! Memories of Deb will be in our hearts forever. Sending strength and prayers to you through this difficult time. She is at peace and watching over you!

a loved one

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Whispering Love Arrangement - BASKET INCLUDED

Louise Aegerter

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Melissa Teague

August 29, 2019

I remember Debbie growing up in shelby. She was the sweetest person. Always very kind, and funny. My condolences to all of the Wells and Ballentyne Families. May you all find great comfort in knowing she is at peace, and in no pain. She is home.
Sincerely
Melissa, "missy" Teague.

keil ahenakew

August 29, 2019

Thoughts and Prayers to the family she was a beautiful soul who will be missed.

Kathleen Nesbo

August 29, 2019

Condolences for the loss of a very special wife, mother, daughter, daughter-in-law, and friend. My prayers go out to the immediate family during this sad event. She will always be remembered by so many.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

David Kelly

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Bobbi Brown Smedsrud

August 29, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Deb was a wonderful and loving person.

Judy Gunlikson Swortz

August 29, 2019

Damon and family, from another Shebyite and cousin. You are in our prayers. It is heartbreaking to lose the love of our life and we want you to know we are thinking of you and praying for all of you.

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