Eleanor M. Balcom

Eleanor M. Balcom obituary, Wichita, KS

Eleanor M. Balcom

Eleanor Balcom Obituary

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Balcom, Eleanor M. 97, retired programmer for The Wichita Eagle and homemaker, passed away Sun., March 25, 2018. Funeral Service, 2 pm, Sat., March 31, at Downing & Lahey West. Preceded in death by parents, George and Annie Harness; loving husband, Jack Balcom; son, John Balcom. Survived by daughters, Catherine A. Balcom of Mulvane, Rose Marie (Ricky) Harroald of Belle Plaine, Cheryl Lynn (Michael) Fuller of Mulvane, and daughter-in-law, Charissa Balcom; grandchildren, Michelle Cave, Michael (Julie) Bullard, Patrick Bullard, Kristie Jo Harroald, Keith Balcom, Matthew (Danielle) Shively, Joshua (Alex) Shively, Tiffany Fuller; 12 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Eleanor was a loving soul, adventurous traveler and helped so many in her life. She will be dearly missed by those who loved her. Memorials have been established with Villa Maria, 116 S. Central Ave., Mulvane, KS 67110 and Good Shepherd Hospice, 7829 E. Rockhill St. #403, Wichita, KS 67206. www.dlwichita.com

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April 3, 2018

Karen posted to the memorial.

March 31, 2018

Tillie Paladino posted to the memorial.

March 30, 2018

Tiffany Fuller posted to the memorial.

Karen

April 3, 2018

To the family and friends of Eleanor Balcom, please accept my sympathy. May you find comfort knowing that died, God keeps them in his memory. And at Psalms 116:15 they are precious in his eyes.

Tillie Paladino

March 31, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Nellie was a very special friend and a lot of fun to be around. She always made me laugh. I will never forget when we went to Nashville to get Cathy. It was 9/11 and the twin towers were bombed. She said "Let's get out of here and get to Center Ridge. There's nothing there to bomb but a bunch of cows". She had a wonderful sense of humor and will be missed.

Tiffany Fuller

March 30, 2018

You will be missed by many. I'm so thankful to have had you in my life and to learn from you. You were such an amazing grandmother with such an amazing influence. I will forever cherish every memory we have together. I love you so much Grandma.

March 30, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Eleanor. May the many cherished and loving memories comfort you and may the God of all comfort be with you and give you peace in the days to come. Romans 15:13; Isaiah 35:5,6 Your neighbor

Alexandra Shively

March 30, 2018

Thinking of you, glad the girls and myself got to meet Eleanor.

Renate Lux

March 30, 2018

Thoughts and Prayers from Walter and Renate.

Matthew Shively

March 30, 2018

I love you Grandma. We will miss you dearly.

Alexandra Shively

March 30, 2018

Thinking of you. Happy the girls and myself were able to get to meet her. Josh has so many happy memories of him and his grandma he shared with me over the years...

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April 3, 2018

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