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Robert Chapple Balsam

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Birth	:	17 May 1922 Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Death	:	29 May 2002 Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Mountview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.7667007, -108.5588989
Plot	:	Section 6 Lot 122 Grave 6
Description	:	The Billings Gazette, May 30, 2002: Robert Chapple Balsam passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2002, of natural causes. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday, surrounded by his loving family and his many lifelong friends. Bob was born in Billings on May 17, 1922, the second son of Dr. E.G. Balsam and Constance E. Chapple. He was raised and educated in Billings. Bob knew he wanted to be a lawyer from the time he was in grade school. He attended the University of Montana, and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. The United States Marines interfered... Read More	The Billings Gazette, May 30, 2002: Robert Chapple Balsam passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2002, of natural causes. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday, surrounded by his loving family and his many lifelong friends. Bob was born in Billings on May 17, 1922, the second son of Dr. E.G. Balsam and Constance E. Chapple. He was raised and educated in Billings. Bob knew he wanted to be a lawyer from the time he was in grade school. He attended the University of Montana, and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. The United States Marines interfered halfway through his undergraduate years. Bob spent most of his service time on Guam after training in Kalamazoo, Mich. On Feb. 24, 1944, Bob married the love of his life, Mary Frances Friedt. After his discharge from the Marines in 1945, Bob and Mary moved to Missoula, where Bob attended law school. Upon graduation, they moved back to Billings and Bob built a law practice with Harry Wooster and Uncle Harry Chapple. Although the law was interesting, Bob found his life's work in the oil business. Survivors include his daughter Connie Balsam, her husband Mick Mennie and their children Sean Mennie, Rob Mettes, Josh Mettes and Sarah Mettes; his son Rob, his wife Twyla of Cody, Wyo., and their children Andy (Darcy), Robbie and Rhianna and great-grandson Dylan; his daughter Janet Bramblett, her husband Tim and their children Becky and Timmy of Helena. He is also survived by his brother Fred Balsam (Bobbe). He was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary; his brother Doc Balsam; and his parents. Visitation will begin 1 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, with interment in Mountview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

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Robert Chapple Balsam's memorial is located at: Mountview Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone County, USA.
When did Robert Chapple Balsam death?
Robert Chapple Balsam death on 29 May 2002 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 45.7667007
Longitude: -108.5588989

Family Members:

Parent

Dr Elmer Goodman Balsam Sr.

(1884 - 1937)

Constance Chapple Balsam

(1890 - 1984)

Spouse

Mary Frances Friedt Balsam

(1924 - 2000)

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