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In Memory Of

Lori Ballard, age 59 of Helena

April 8, 1962 – January 1, 2022

Lori Ann Ballard, 59, of Helena, Montana passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022 with her siblings by her side. Lori was born April 8, 1962 to Floyd and Catherine (Kay) Ballard in Hardin, Montana.

Lori was a longtime resident of Westmont where she was loved and cared for. She loved to thumb through magazines, listen to music, and enjoyed the sunshine and special outings in the car. Her laugh was contagious and remembered by all.

Lori is survived by her sister, Janie Ballard of Shoreline, Washington, her brother, Jack Ballard and spouse Jane of Longmont, Colorado, her niece Anne Delle Donne(spouse Mariano), her nephews John Ballard(spouse Beth) and Joshua Ballard(spouse Tamella), five great nephews, one great niece, her aunt, uncle, many cousins, and many devoted caretakers. Lori is preceded in death by her mother, Kay and father, Floyd Ballard.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on April 29, 2022, at Green Lawn Cemetery 7225 County Road 1 Berthoud, CO 80513. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Retz Funeral Home with a reception to follow, 315 E. 6th Avenue, Helena, MT 59601.

Donations can be made to Westmont

Service Schedule

Graveside Service

2:00 pm

Friday April 29, 2022

Green Lawn Cemetery

725 County Road 1

Berthoud , Colorado 80513

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Celebration of Her Life

10:00 a.m.

Thursday May 5, 2022

Retz Funeral Home

315 E. 6th Avenue

Helena, Montana 59601

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Reception

Following the Celebration of Her Life

Thursday May 5, 2022

Retz Funeral Home

315 E. 6th Avenue

Helena, Montana 59601

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Service Schedule

Graveside Service

2:00 pm

Friday April 29, 2022

Green Lawn Cemetery

725 County Road 1

Berthoud , Colorado 80513

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Celebration of Her Life

10:00 a.m.

Thursday May 5, 2022

Retz Funeral Home

315 E. 6th Avenue

Helena, Montana 59601

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Reception

Following the Celebration of Her Life

Thursday May 5, 2022

Retz Funeral Home

315 E. 6th Avenue

Helena, Montana 59601

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  1. Janet says

    January 14, 2022 at 10:48 am

    I knew Lori in the early 90s. She did have a great laugh. It was contagious. Fly high Lori….

  2. Harold Owens says

    January 16, 2022 at 7:23 pm

    Lori Ballard Rest in the loving arms of our creator fly free love ya h.w.o.

  3. Lois says

    January 24, 2022 at 11:27 am

    Lori,
    I worked with you for so many years and you never ceased to amaze me. The things you learned and also the things that I learned from you. I’m glad that you will be seeing your mom and dad again. They were such a big part of your life. RIP Lori.

  4. LINDA JONES says

    March 27, 2022 at 5:12 pm

    I ONLY SAW LORI WHEN I WAS YOUNG, BUT SHE WAS FUN. HER SMILE, AND GIGGLE. REST IN PEACE LORI. LOVE COUSIN, LINDA JONES

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Service Schedule

Graveside Service

2:00 pm

Friday April 29, 2022

Green Lawn Cemetery

725 County Road 1

Berthoud , Colorado 80513

View map

Celebration of Her Life

10:00 a.m.

Thursday May 5, 2022

Retz Funeral Home

315 E. 6th Avenue

Helena, Montana 59601

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Reception

Following the Celebration of Her Life

Thursday May 5, 2022

Retz Funeral Home

315 E. 6th Avenue

Helena, Montana 59601

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