Jerry Ballard

I love you, I miss you. Wish you were here.

Well Dad this is gonna be a rough day without you here on thanksgiving Miss you so much gonna attempt to deep fry a turkey like you always did so if your listening I could use and some helpful hints, got your truck back looks like new guess thats not the first truck I put dents in is it wish U were here to give me a hard time about it. Love You Dad.

Since you'll never be forgotten, I pledge to you today, A hallowed place within my heart, Is where you will always stay. XXX

Is heaven done with you yet, I really need you back down here.

Went to visit you yesterday, Was beautiful up there with all the trees changing colors.

Today is opening day of football season, It is hard not to see you laying on the couch, ready to watch every game, espically the Broncos. xxx

Well it's been 2 months since you left us, and I find myself still picking up the phone to call you. I could really use some of your wisdom and advice right now.

Today would have been our 45th Anniversary, wish you was here with me!!

You have been gone a month today. Miss you more than you will ever know!! Sleep well My Love as, I struggle thru this life without you!!

Father in Heaven, my husband's gone He was my treasure, my dearest one. He was my all, my future here. My joy, my life, my pride so dear. I pray to you in bitter sorrow. Give him Lord, a sweet tommorrow. To me he was, you know the best. Please grant him, Lord, eternal rest. You are Our Father, that is true. Please give him, Lord a home with you. Your Son, I know you also lost, To pay for sins-- a terrible cost. You understand this pain i feel As now before You kneel, And Plead to You with all my might That in your heaven we'll reunite. Miss you something awful!!!

When you were young, pony-tailed, face full of playful freckles, were you a daddy's girl? I was. I still am. Did you look to him for your security, for love and attention, for the understanding, and the patience you lacked as a child? My daddy was the center of my small world, the focus of my affections, the star that lit my life, shining bright. Shining still in my heart. The years have led me here, weathered with maturity and responsibilities, and I see more clearly now. The hardships, burdens of love, and all the small sacrifices he made for me, for our family. He created stability, a place to call home. All the photographs I browse through of a child long forgotten, scarcely remembered smiling, so happy and so loved. Turning to my father and for support, advice, wise counsel, and for approval. Grown up, I see differently now... A new perspective of a man I have always known. My heart is full, my emotions overpowering just in the certainty of that bond. He was there for me through all the conflicts helping me over the rough, ragged stones of growing up. My respect for him is unending, faith is unbound, and love is unquestioning. Even in the midst of all my imperfections, he was lenient, ignoring the pitfalls, the downfalls, the shortcomings, he just accepted me as I was, as I am. The sheer purity of it leaves me awe-struck and it lifts me up, it holds my head a little higher, it keeps me in balance, harmonizing with the world around me beautifully, like an inspired masterpiece from the soul of an honest man. I am honored to know him, to love him, to be of him. He's my hero, and I am his daughter, his little girl.

Every day I wake up I hope Im dreamin I cant believe this is real Cant believe you aint here Sometimes its just hard for me to wake up Its hard to just keep goin Its like I feel empty inside without you bein here I would do anything man, to bring you back You was the greatest Youll always be the greatest I miss you big Cant wait til that day, when I see your face again

Missing you.

I miss you more than you could ever know.

I remember when you and Roberta got married. And all the births of your children, you were on cloud nine. I know your children and grandchildren are your whole life. Thank you for taking good care of my sister, I know she will have good days and bad days ahead. But she will always have her memories. You should be proud of your son and daughter they have and will watch over their mother. I love you Jerry and will think of you often. I know you will watch over your family.

Hi Daddy. I just wanted to thank you. Even from heaven you are still doing some wonderful things. Thank you so much for making sure that mom would be so well taken care of. I was thinking today that I hardly even remember you ever calling in sick from work. You worked hard all of your life, right up until your death practically. I hope that you are smiling in heaven knowing that your hard work didn't go to waste and that your wonderful wife is so well cared for. You truly were such a treasure. I miss you every single day.

Hi Uncle Jerry! I wonder what you and uncle Milo are doing today...I think you guys are kicking back this morning enjoying the blue skies and warm weather, reminiscing about what wonderful lives you had and how grateful you are for your family...probably with some fishing this afternoon. I love you always and forever, Lisa

I only knew Jerry for a year or so, I met him when the family came to Seattle to see Irene. I enjoyed him right away, I found him to be really nice and easy going. It was obvious to me how much he loved his family and how much they loved him in return. I will miss not getting to know him better, but will make sure Irene tells me lots of stories about him. You will be missed, my friend.

Hi Daddy. Well, today we laid you to rest at the mountain near Saguache. I even shot the rifle in your honor. You would have been proud. I miss you so much. I love you so very much.

Jerry is my brother, I will miss him alot and he will always be remembered

He was a brother in law like no other. Miss and love him.

The best grandpa any girl could ever have!