1914
Ardith
2013
Ardith Ray Ball
June 1, 1914 — October 8, 2013
Ardith Ray Ball, 99, a lifelong resident of Missouri Fork, Hewett passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013 after a short illness.
He was born June 1, 1914 son of the late Richmond and Alberta Ball. He was a retired miner from Spruce River Coal Co. and a member of the UMWA and also worked for Danville Lumber Co. He was a like long member of Spencer Chapel United Methodist Church.
He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Myrtle Aleshire Ball; two sisters, Ruby White and Oma Hager, brother, Opie Ball, and daughter Nancy Ball.
He is survived by two daughters: Betty “Dale” Franklin of Burlington, CO; Iva Blankenship of Aurora, CO; son Edward “Bud” Ball and wife Joyce of Missouri Fork; and sister, Hazel Casto of Missouri Fork, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Boone Nursing and Rehab for the care they provided.
Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 at Spencer Chapel United Methodist Church Hewett with Rev. Roger McCauley and Harold Ray Ball officiating. Burial will follow in Ball Family Cemetery at Missouri Fork, Hewett.
Friends may call from 6-9pm Saturday at the church.
He was born June 1, 1914 son of the late Richmond and Alberta Ball. He was a retired miner from Spruce River Coal Co. and a member of the UMWA and also worked for Danville Lumber Co. He was a like long member of Spencer Chapel United Methodist Church.
He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Myrtle Aleshire Ball; two sisters, Ruby White and Oma Hager, brother, Opie Ball, and daughter Nancy Ball.
He is survived by two daughters: Betty “Dale” Franklin of Burlington, CO; Iva Blankenship of Aurora, CO; son Edward “Bud” Ball and wife Joyce of Missouri Fork; and sister, Hazel Casto of Missouri Fork, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Boone Nursing and Rehab for the care they provided.
Funeral services will be 1:00pm, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 at Spencer Chapel United Methodist Church Hewett with Rev. Roger McCauley and Harold Ray Ball officiating. Burial will follow in Ball Family Cemetery at Missouri Fork, Hewett.
Friends may call from 6-9pm Saturday at the church.
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