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Gary Balthrop Obituary
He retired from Ford Motor Company after more than 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 28 years, Emilie LaVonne Balthrop.
He is survived by his children, Darrin Balthrop (Joan) and Carrie Lynn Balthrop Kloos (Douglas); brother, Kent Balthrop (Betty); and grandchildren, Bryan Kloos and Emilie and Hannah Balthrop.
He also leaves behind his dogs, Maxwell and Oliver.
His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday February 10, 2012 at Pearson Ratterman Brothers Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road, with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery to follow. The family will be receiving guests 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday February 9, 2012 and 9:30 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be given to the Kentucky Humane Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for Gary Balthrop
February 13, 2012
May peace and love surround Darrin, Carrie and your families during this difficult time. I have lost a very dear friend...
Judy
Junelynne Oldham
February 10, 2012
I will miss you, Gary, my friend. You were so kind and such a gentleman to me. Junelynne
Heather Warden
February 10, 2012
Carrie,
I am so sorry for your loss and I pray for peace for you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help.
February 9, 2012
Carrie, I was sad to read of the passing of your father. I still think about the good times we had at Ascencia. Please know I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Carolyn Greene
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Cary Utley
February 8, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I enjoyed helping him care for Maxwell and Oliver for many years. He was always a pleasure and will be missed by many.
February 8, 2012
I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Gary early last spring. He epitomized the term “gentleman”. He was the most generous, thoughtful, kind and considerate man I have ever met. I will miss his caring ways and friendship and I sorely regret our time was cut short. He truly was one in a million…rest in peace dear man. Winnie (Florence, KY)
Effie Shipp
February 8, 2012
Carrie, You & your family are in my prayers. I know you loved him but God loved him more. I'm here for you! Much love!
valda porter
February 8, 2012
Carrie, My deepest sympathy to you and your brother! Your dad Always made me smile when he came to visit us at Sears. If there is anythign I can do for you...a talk, laugh, hug like old times-please let me know. May God carry you through this while keeping your heart and mind at peace. Valda Porter
February 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr Balthrop's family! He was such a sweet man. He will be missed coming in Dr. Jung's office. Rest in Peace Mr. Balthrop. June
Brenda Kennedy
February 8, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sarah Brunton
February 8, 2012
Our thoughts are with the family. Our neighborhood will miss Gary, his neighborliness, and the dogs!
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