"Dear Kathy, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was a great and gentle lady with a lot of class and immense patience for us when we were over at your house. She was wonderful! Maureen Reilly Cobas"
In loving memory of
Nancy Ballard
November 21, 2009
Interment ~ Calvary Cemetery - Algona, Iowa
Family requests memorials to be directed to St. Cecelia Catholic Church, Bishop Garrigan Schools or according to the wishes of the family.
Nancy Ann Doughan Ballard was born March 2, 1931, in Algona, Iowa, to Vincent and Margaret (Lawler) Doughan of Wesley. Nancy was raised in Wesley and graduated from Wesley High School in 1949. She attended Briar Cliff College for one year, then returned home upon the death of her mother to help care for her brothers and father. She attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls during the summer months. She taught in the rural schools of Hancock County, West Bend Consolidated School and Burt Community School as well as substituted in the Algona public and parochial schools. On October 1, 1955, Nancy was united in marriage to Philip L. Ballard at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley. The couple lived in Estherville for one year before moving to Algona. Phil died November 22, 1992.
Nancy was a member of St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Algona, the New Dimension and the Adoration Chapel. She was a former Guild officer, C.D. of A. member, C.C.D. teacher and Sunday school teacher. She also was a Cub Scout leader, Brownie leader and a 3rd Ward election poll worker for 46 years.
Nancy died early Saturday, November 21, 2009, at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale, Minn., at age 78.
Survivors include her children, Kevin and wife Diane of Marion, Iowa; Kathleen and husband Tim Bottaro of Sioux City, Iowa; Kristen Ballard of Houston, Texas; and Kirk Ballard of Minneapolis, Minn. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Melissa Ballard of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Megan Lawrence of Wasau, Wis.; Mary Ballard of Marion, Iowa; Pat Bottaro of Sioux City, Iowa; and Anne Bottaro of Sioux City, Iowa. Nancy also is survived by two brothers, Steve Doughan of Kanawha, Iowa, and Roger and wife Betty Doughan of Hampton, Iowa. Many nieces and nephews survive, including two special nieces and one nephew who were so kind to include her in their family gatherings: Deb and Pat Rahm and Joni and Kent Haugland, all of Wesley, and Donny and Kim Doughan of Algona.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Philip.
Tributes
"Dear Kris and Ballard Family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I just found out today. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care....Sheryl, San Diego CA"
"...and for my sake and in my name, live on and do all things the same. . . Thinking about you all and hoping you are comforted by God's love and strength. Love, Gloria"
" Kristen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. No words can really help you at this moment. Kristen be comforted that you could be with her so much. Your memories are your treasures. My prayers have been and are still with you. "
"Dear Ballard Family, No words can express our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Jeff & Lisa Elbert"
"Dear Kirk and Ballard family: Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother. I am praying to God for your comfort over the coming days. Terrie Robinson Dallas, TX"
"Kristen I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. May the Lord Almighty give you the strength you will need during this time of bereavement and may the wonderful memories you and your mom shared give you peace during this difficult time. Margie Smith"
"Hello, Diane and Kevin, So sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. The passing of a loved one can bring on a time of much reflection. May you find comfort in many happy memories and feel peace in your heart as you remember her love for you. Take good care. Sheila Lehman"
"Dear kathy, Please accept my condlences on the passing of your mother. I am so sorry for your loss. My mothers maiden name was Ballard. I will have to ask her if she knew your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Joyce Gastro"
"Dear Ballard family, Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother. Memories of her will support you during this difficult time and in time to come. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cindy Donaldson "
"Kristen, Know that our prayers were not in vain, she is resting and feeling no pain now! Happy that you were by her side during her transition. Will continue to pray for God's peace during this time. See you soon, Natalia"
"kristen- My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother.Please know that I am thinking of you and your siblings during this time of loss.I am glad that you had some quality with your Mom during these last days.Please take care of yourself during this most difficult time."
"Dear Kristen, My heart is heavy for you and your family today after learning of the passing of your Mother. The good news is, she will know no more pain, no more suffering and is now once again with your Father. In the days ahead, may you all be comforted by the sweet memories that you share of her and feel peace knowing that she is now at rest. Take care ~ Love, Lynn"
"Diane and family~ Although this is a time of sadness, may it also be a time of celebration of your loved one's life. She now beyond pain, in life everlasting. She leaves behind a legacy of a strong and faithful family. I am sure each one of you will continue to live in a way that would make her proud while honoring her love for you."
"Dear Kathy and family, Please accept my deepest condolences. Blessings to all of you in your time of sorrow. "
"Kristen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I loved what our co-worker, Vanecia's Mon said "any way it goes it is a WIN WIN for me". Know that it is a win win for your mother who is a rest. From: Rebbie and family."
"Kristen, I am so sorry to hear that your mother passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you all comfort in this difficult time. Nancy, may you rest in peace. "
"Kathy, My deepest sympathy in the passing of your mother, to you and your family. You are all in our prayers. God Bless! Carol Simpson"
"Kevin & Diane, Very sorry to hear about your mother. I was a guest in your house several times and your mother and father were great to me. I remember riding in your yellow Ford (Phil)named in honor of your father. Somehow we all get thru these bad times."
"Kathy I was so sad to hear that your mom had passed on,and yet so happy that you had time together- to share and laugh and to say the things that many of us wish that we could say to our own moms. I am confident that your mom is now free of her pain and limitations and enjoying a reunion with those who have gone before. Celebrate her life with those around you and share the grief - you are not alone. I shall look forward to connecting again with you soon. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you. "And don't the trees look full (beautiful)" Marsha Ballou"
"Dear Kevin and Diane, Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the girls. I so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. May your hearts be filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments of Nancy and help you all get through these difficult times. God Bless. Terrye "
"To the Ballard Family, I alway's enjoyed my visits with your Mother Nancy at Fareway. She always chose my checkstand to go through as I think she felt comfortable with me! I will miss her and her warm and kind smile! Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficut time. May the wonderful memories of her help you to get through this Holiday Season."
"Dear Kevin and Diane, Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the girls. I so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. May your hearts be filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments of Nancy and help you all get through these difficult times. God Bless. Terrye "
"Dear Kevin and Diane, Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the girls. I so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. May your hearts be filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments of Nancy and help you all get through these difficult times. God Bless. Terrye "
"Kevin, Diane, Kirk and the rest of the Ballard family You all have my deepest sympathy. I haven't seen you or Nancy in several years, but I still think of you all from time to time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Sandi Diers Dahlhauser "
"Dear Ballard Family,(Especially Kirk) My heartfelt sympathy to you in the loss of our dear first cousin, Nancy. Through her long suffering she is now in the loving arms of God! All of us are so grateful in the event of our 1st cousins reunion last September. We had the chance of seeing and visiting with Nancy. I send my love and prayers, God Bless You' Rita (Loebig) Rasmussen-- Olathe, KS"
"Dear Ballards, My deepest sympathy to you. I will see you Tuesday. Bill"
"Our hearts go out to all of you. Nancy is now resting without pain and disruption. Our love and prayers."
"Again, I am at a loss for words. Please know how much both of your parents meant to me and that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. The two of them are smiling at one another today, I'm sure."
"To the family of Nancy Ballard: Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your Mother and may God grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Kevin & Jenifer Johnson Hensley Dakota Dunes, SD "