- Date Of Birth: December 24, 1936
- Date Of Death: February 17, 2022
- State: Idaho
Donald Jay Ball, 85, of Iona, passed away February 17, 2022, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community. He was under the care of Encompass Home Health and his loving family.
Don was born December 24, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Daniel Wesley Ball and Mary Ann Krieger Ball. He grew up and attended schools in Ammon and Ririe.
Don learned the value of hard work at a very young age due to his parents’ health struggles. He had many responsibilities around his house and worked many jobs to help his family. He also served two years in the National Guard. During his married years, he worked at Stoddard Ford for 30 years, followed by H&K for 26 years. He retired in 2011 at the age of 74.
Don loved to hand out Bit-O-Honeys and was known for this kind gesture. He was always giving out candy as he made his way through his daily routine.
Don enjoyed being outdoors. He loved watching the birds eat the seeds he provided in his bird feeder, sitting on his bench in his front yard, doing yardwork, watching Brad and Shaunna and his grandkids play sports, traveling with his wife, and long Sunday rides.
Don is survived by his children, Brad (Nadine) Ball of Ucon, ID, and Shaunna (Paul) Wood of Idaho Falls, ID; eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Mary Ann Ball; wife, Kay Ball; brother, Clarence Ball; sister, Betty Mead; and granddaughter, Chelsey Wood.
