Obituary of Douglas Thomas Ballendine

March 12th, 1936 - January 14th, 2014

It's with great sadness that the family of Douglas Thomas Ballendine of North Battleford, Saskatchewan announces his passing on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the FW Green Memorial Home.

Doug was a charismatic man with a love for dancing, music, and celebration. You could also find him "jigging" up a storm on the dance floor at the Bull River Inn. He and his beloved wife relocated from Saskatoon, SK to Wardner, BC in 1970 where they continued to raise their 6 children. Doug gained employment as a forklift operator with Galloway Lumber from 1974 - 2001.

Doug is survived by his 6 children Terry Ballendine, Rick Ballendine, Gwen Kirsch, Thomas Ballendine, James M Ballendine and Vince Ballendine; brothers Gerald Ballendine, George Ballendine, Hughie Ballendine, and Barry Ballendine; sisters Monica Haugen, Joyce Krilow, Irene Hanson, Geraldine Arundell and Diane Loik; and also many cherished and loved grandchildren and great grandchildren. Doug is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Alice Ballendine, his beloved wife Flora Ballendine, 3 brothers and 1 sister.

A memorial service for Doug will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2014, at the Wardner Community Hall, in Wardner, BC from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com