In Memory

Jon Balasek - Class Of 1980

Deceased Classmate: Jon Balasek (1980)
Date Deceased: 06-03-2004
Age at Death: 42
Cause of Death: 5 year Battle with Cancer
Classmate City: Chico
Classmate State: CA
Classmate Country: USA
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Memorial services were held for Jon Michael Balasek, 42, of Chico, Calif., Saturday June 5 at Grace Community Church. He died Thursday June 3, 2004 at his home following a 5-year battle with cancer. Jon was born June 26, 1961 in Chico to Jerome and JoAnn Balasek. He graduated from Paradise High School in 1980 and from Cal State University, Chico in 1985. Jon trained as a pilot locally and flew commuter airlines until being hired by Flying Tigers that later became Federal Express. He flew professionally for 11-years and finished his career as a 727 captain. On July 22, 1995 he married Kathi Ann Gerke of Columbus. The couple lived in Chico where Jon enjoyed hunting, fishing, building, flying and being outdoors. His biggest passion was being a father to Michael, Kayla, Camille, Maddy and Jesse. He was known for his kind, gentle spirit and was loved and respected by many. Survivors include his wife, Kathi; children, Michael, Kayla, Camille, Madison and Jesse all of Chico; his parents, JoAnn and Jerry Balasek of Paradise; a brother and sister-in-law, Kurt and Connie Balasek of Vacaville; a sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Andy Simonds of Boise, Idaho; nieces, Alexandra and Rebecca Balasek, Kendall, Kathryn and Tessa Simonds and his loving Montana family. His maternal grandparents, Helen and Otto Oberst and paternal grandparents, Martha and Jerome Balasek predeceased him. Memorial contributions may be made to Butte Home Health Hospice or the American Cancer Society in care of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home and condolences may be sent online at 



 
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02/19/10 04:43 PM #1    

Lori Craik (Perez) (1980)

Jon was my neighbor growing up. I'm so sad to hear that he passed away. He was a sweet boy growing up.

07/15/10 04:43 PM #2    

Brigitte Bass (Issel) (1980)

Jon was sweet, kind, and always a gentleman.  My sympathies to his entire family.


07/31/10 05:08 PM #3    

Chris Richmond (1979)

My parents and his used to be friends, and I spent many a nights with Jon when we were little kids.  They lived near my grandma's house and had was seemed like a cool property at the time.

 


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