 1932 - 2021 (89 years) Has 2 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.
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| Name |
Cecil Allen Balefske |
| Nickname |
Skippy |
| Birth |
20 Sep 1932 |
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
14 Nov 2021 |
Tooele, Utah, United States |
| Burial |
22 Nov 2021 |
West Jordan City Cemetery, Salt Lake, Utah, United States |
| Initiatory (LDS) |
10 Dec 2022 |
MIDAH |
| FamilySearch ID |
LJQL-XMT |
| Headstones |
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| Person ID |
I178070 |
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| Last Modified |
25 Feb 2024 |
| Father |
Carl August Balefske, b. 11 Mar 1892, Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, United States d. 19 May 1953, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States (Age 61 years) |
| Mother |
Alice Marie Armstrong, b. 29 Sep 1895, Perry, Lake, Ohio, United States d. 3 Jul 1959, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States (Age 63 years) |
| Marriage |
6 Aug 1913 |
Battle Creek, Madison, Nebraska, United States |
| Family ID |
F43408 |
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- Obituary:
Cecil Allen Balefske , A Beloved brother, uncle, and friend was born th e eighth child out of nine to Carl August Balefske and Alice Marie Armstr ong Balefske on September 20, 1932. He passed away peacefully on Novembe r 14, 2021 at the age of eighty-nine.
Cecil never married or had children of his own, so as he reunites with hi s parents and siblings, he will be closing the garden gate behind him o n the Balefske Family surname. Cecil is preceded in death by his parent s Carl and Alice Balefske, his two infant brothers, Henry and Carl, his s ix sisters, Emma Balefske, Doratha Watson, Maybelle Steiner, Alice Caldwe ll, Lura Ludwig, Bette Balefske, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Cecil retired from United Airlines after over thirty-five years of servic e. He loved to travel with his sisters, rock hunt and make jewelry with D oratha (Dot), he loved fishing, hunting, golfing, swing dancing, family g atherings, gathering friends and much, much more. He often volunteered a t the Kearns Senior Center and played the harmonica with their band, know n as the “Harmoni-Katzz.” Although he has many nieces and nephews, in hi s travels he always made sure to gift each of us a small trinket that nev er failed to make us feel special. Even so, it was his bright smile, hi s kind heart and expert wit that was, and will forever be the greatest gi ft of all. To most, he was an amazing Uncle and Friend; To some, he was t he best Uncle Dad that anyone could have asked for, and to our children a nd grandchildren, he was a fun-loving Uncle Grandpa.
My Dear Uncle, My Sweet Friend, I will forever be honored to have gaine d your friendship and for the deep-rooted trust you have had in me to b e your caretaker and voice throughout the end of your life’s journey. Yo u will forever be in my heart with your smiles and enduring kindness. N o matter what challenges surged your way, you faced them head on as if yo u were a skipping stone dancing through turbulent waters, fueled by you r infinite humor and wit. I truly have been blessed with your presence i n my life. My special thanks goes out to his caretakers at Cottage Glen t hat came to love him and care for him just as much as I do, especially t o those Angels that he chose to be his extended family. You will be forev er in my heart Skippy! “I’ll catch you on the other side.”
With all my love, Denise the Niece.
Visitation at McDougal Funeral Home 4330 S Redwood Rd., Monday Nov. 22nd , from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. Graveside Services at West Jordan Cemetery 792 5 S 1300 W, West Jordan, UT following visitation at 1 P.M.
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