Robert "Bob" Ballard

Robert “Bob” Ballard, age 55, of Cave Junction, died Thursday, May 13, 2010 at his home with his wife and family at his side.

No services are planned. Illinois Valley Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, Josephine County Chapter, 31 W 6th Street, Medford, Oregon 97501 or Lovejoy Hospice, 939 SE 8th Street, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526.

Bob was born November 3, 1954 in Alameda, California. In 2003 he moved from Crescent City, California to Cave Junction.

Bob enjoyed the outdoors and operating heavy equipment. He was intelligent, helpful, caring, loving, and had a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed dearly.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ballard of Cave Junction, Oregon; his parents, William & Mary Ballard of Cave Junction, Oregon; two sisters, Connie Ballard of Crescent City, California and Lois LeClaire of Drain, Oregon; a brother, John Ballard of Livermore, California; and numerous other relatives.