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Bertha L. "Bert" Ballinger (65)
Date of Birth: 11/27/1942
Date of Passing: 04/14/2008
Resided in: Greenfield, Indiana
GREENFIELD – Bertha L. “Bert” (Baker) Ballinger, age 65, died Monday, April 14, 2008 at her residence in Greenfield. Born on November 27, 1942 in Greenfield, she was the daughter of Carl L. Baker and Virginia (Brown) Baker Hardyman.
She graduated from Greenfield High School in 1961 and married Ken Ballinger on April 27, 1962 in Greenfield. Mrs. Ballinger worked for Ford Motor Company for over 20 years as an assembler specialist before retiring in 2006. She attended Brandywine Community Church in Greenfield. Mrs. Ballinger was a past Worthy Matron of the Miriam Order of the Eastern Star in Eden, a member of the American Legion Auxillary in Greenfield, and a member of the Elks Lodge in Greenfield. She loved quilting, scrapbooking, sports, the outdoors, and her grandchildren.
Surviving her are her husband, Kenneth “Ken” Ballinger of Greenfield; son, Randy (Cheryl) Ballinger of Greenfield; mother, Virginia Baker Hardyman of Greenfield; sisters, Carletta Baker Kintner and Anita Albrecht Bolton both of Greenfield; grandchildren Dominique, Adrianne, Kathleen, and Tori; and great-grandson Brayden. Preceding her in death were her father, Carl L. Baker and son, Mark Alan Ballinger.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 17, 2008, from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 11:00 A.M., also at the mortuary. Pastor Mark Wright will be officiating. Burial will be at Park Cemetery in Greenfield.
Friends may sign the on-line guestbook at www.erleweinmortuary.com or email condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com.
Beneficiary
Memorial contributions may be made to Brandywine Community Church, 1551 E. New Road, Greenfield, IN 46140.Guestbook (Sign Guestbook) 
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by: rhancock, 04/18/08
Ken Ballinger--I am so sad to learn of Bert's death. I know she will be missed by a lot of people--she alwyas had a certain "Zest" for life. Bert was such a fun person to be around, although it has been a long time since high school.
My mother, Genevieve Brown also knew Bert and thought a lot of her as well as Francis.
I will always remember Bert fondly.
Randy & Family
by: tharmon, 04/17/08
Randy- you and your family are in our thoughts.
Tom and Tina Harmon
Kenny and Family
by: lapple, 04/17/08
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Bert.
I will always have fond memories of her in our school years and was a big fan of her bubbling personality.
I'm glad Sue and I had a chance to talk with her at the 40th reunion.
May you find comfort in the following weeks knowing that so many people support you in this time of grief.
Sincerely,
Larry and Sue Apple
Deepest Sympathy
by: grammy, 04/16/08
Bert was someone I admired greatly during my high school years. Such a beautiful girl. I had always wished to be that popular.
Sharon Kester Baker
Bert will be truly missed.
by: vhoward, 04/21/08
My Aunt Bert will be truly missed. She had a wonderful spirit and outlook. I remember all her talents, especially crafting, sewing, decorating and diving. She lived life to the fullest, always positive and giving, so giving. She truly loved people and people loved her. Bert was so beautiful inside and out, as shown in these pictures, all taken approximately 17 yrs ago. I am so blessed to have known her and even had the pleasure of traveling to Europe with her in 1994. What a great adventure of sightseeing, shopping and eating that was for us. She treated me as her daughter and I will never forget her. God Bless and Keep you, Aunt Bert, until we meet again in Heaven,
With Love,
Vicki Howard
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