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Obituary for Balch


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday September 13, 1998

Juliet Balch, 84, a 34 year resident of Albuquerque, Juliet, passed away with the family at her bedside. Born in Hawaii of missionary parents she lived in China from the age of 2 to 16 years. Returning to the states, she later met and married Lewis Balch in Washington State eventually settling in New Mexico. She was a devoted wife and mother until her death on September 11, 1998. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Lewis Balch; sons, John Balch and wife, Beth, Bill Balch and wife, Kathleen, Thomas Balch and wife, Julie, Russell Balch, and Richard Balch; daughters, Mary Smith and husband, Allen, and Ann Balch; nine grandchildren; sisters, Faith Olsen, Frances Riggs, and other family and friends. Memorial services will be held at Albuquerque Bible Church, 320 Montano NW on Monday, September 14, 1998, at 4:15 p.m. She is much loved and will be greatly missed by all. Direct Services, 4501 4th St. NW. 343-8008.