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Roger Ballard Obituary
Roger passed away at his home on Easter Sunday, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Omak Washington July 31, 1941, he married the love of his life, his high school sweetheart Joan Alice Weak 60 years ago. After Roger's graduation from the University of Washington he and Joan moved to Santa Rosa, where they raised their three children. Roger was a pharmacist for nearly 35years at Longs Drug Store. He enjoyed a beautiful full life. In addition to an abiding love for his family, he had a passion for golf, travel, Kona, and his family cabin at Crawfish Lake. A friend to so many, he will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. He is survived by his wife, Joan, his three children, Angela, Christy (Henry), Robert (Tanya) and grandchildren, Alese and Zachary. Funeral service will be held at St. Eugene's Cathedral April 28 at 11:00 am
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Carrozzi
April 27, 2022
We all meet special people during our lives I haven´t known Roger long but he was one of the kindest nicest men I have ever met and the best part about it is that we were on the same page until we meet again my friend this is Carrozzi signing out
Dorothy and Gene Hamley
April 25, 2022
Dear Joan and family ,Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sylvia and Jerry Bushart
April 24, 2022
Dear Joan and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Roger's passing . He was such wonderful man . He brought so much happiness into the lives of
so many people . He will be missed by many .
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sylvia and Jerry
in Sparks, Nevada
Janice Asti Davis
April 24, 2022
Dear Joan and family. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Roger was a wonderful friend, husband, and father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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