BALLANTYNE, Donn T.


The Record-Courier 3 Jan 2013 Donn T. Ballantyne, 89, of Baker City died on Dec. 23, 2012, at Meadowbrook Place in Baker City, Ore. Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 31, 1 p.m. at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel. Internment took place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City. Donn was born on June 6, 1923, in Perry, Ore., to Gilbert and Pearl (Tracy) Ballantyne. Donn served in the Navy Aircore and Army Aircore for four years. Donn married Viola Baker in Payette, Idaho on February 25, 1944. He worked at Ellingson Lumber Company for 30 years as a Safety & Personnel Director. Donn is survived by his son Roger Ballantyne of Baker City, Ore. Donn was preceded in death by both his parents and his wife Viola Ballantyne. Memorial contributions may be made in Donn’s memory to the American Cancer or American Diabetes Foundations through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel 1500 Dewey Avenue, Baker City, OR 97814.