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Gordon L. Ballenger (83)
Date of Birth: 10/24/1924
Date of Passing: 03/14/2008
Resided in: Indianapolis, Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – Gordon L. Ballenger, age 83, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, March 14, 2008 at Manor Care at Summer Trace in Carmel. He was born on October 24, 1924. Mr. Ballenger married Beulah (Wilkison) Ballenger in Indianapolis on November 8, 1961. He was a maintenance supervisor for the Finance Center at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis for 32 years before retiring on January 3, 1989. During World War II, Mr. Ballenger served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and in the 131st Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion from 1943-1950.
He is survived by his step-daughter, Carol (Jerry) Gimple of New Palestine; granddaughters, Sherry (Rob) Campbell of Carmel and Shelley (Todd) Hubbard of Fortville; and great grandchildren, Trey Hubbard, Jovey Hubbard, and William Campbell. Preceding him in death were his wife, Beulah Ballenger; parents; and two sisters.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 18, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield. Graveside services with full military honors will follow at Oaklandon Cemetery in Oaklandon. Reverend John Kixmiller will officiate.
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 the American Cancer Society, 6030 W. 62nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46278, or to New Palestine Christian Church Disciples of Christ, 4053 S 650 W, New Palestine, IN 46163.
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Gordon L. Ballenger
by: bankerjq, 03/18/08
Dear Family Members of Gordon,
My deepest condolences for your loss. I just saw the obituary late this evening and wish I could have attended the showing. My brother and I worked with Gordon for five years during the summer months while going to college at Ball State from 1977 to 1982. He was the best boss ever! That is where I learned how to play solitaire which Gordon was a pro at! He was always playing cards and smoking his "More" slim brown cigaretes. Whenever we got in trouble with the other supervisors (which happened all the time ) Gordon would always cover for us . I have so many great memories of him and working there in the maintenance department. The stories I could tell... My brother Ed and I talk about Gordon all the time and recently wondered how he was doing. He will truely be missed !!!
All the best going forward!
Jack Quinlan
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Gordon Ballenger
by: ewquinlan, 03/19/08
Dear Ballenger Family;
My brother Jack informed me yesterday that Gordon had passed away. He and I worked for him for a few summers at the Finance Center while on summer break from college. Last week in fact we were discussing those days in the late 1970's and wondered about Gordon might be doing.
We both remember him fondly and know that over the years he had supervised numerous individuals who were earning money to pay for college. All these people are now working and raising their families all over the country.
All the best to you and the extended Ballanger family.
Sincerely;
Edward W. Quinlan