- Date Of Birth: December 13, 1942
- Date Of Death: September 23, 2020
- State: Utah
Shirley Ballantyne
1942 – 2020
Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on September 23, 2020 from complications after open heart surgery. Shirley was born December 13, 1942 in Murray, Utah to Samuel Jennings Boles Watkins and Harriet Emelia Daines. She married Brent Ballantyne February 19, 1971 in Sunset, Utah, they were later sealed in the Bountiful Temple. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Shirley served in many callings. She lived a very Christ like life and showed compassion and kindness to all she met. Her smile was infectious and lit up a room.
She retired from HAFB.
Shirley loved her family and the gospel more than anything.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Brent; children Kimberly (Layne), Sheryl (Tim), Daryl (Monika), Troy, Brenda (Volkie), Jeffery (Cynthia), and two children from Brents previous marriage Lisa (Brian), Alan (Lori); 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren with 4 more on the way; her brother John (Patty); family friend Shauna (Joe).
She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter Alexis; brother-in-law Richard; step-brother Merlin.
