Louis Madison Balliet of Newkirk, Oklahoma, died Saturday, January 23, 2012, at his residence in Newkirk, Oklahoma, at the age of 71 years.
Louis Madison Balliet was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma, on August 21,
1940, to Carl W. and Imildia (Foust) Balliet. He grew up in Blackwell
attending Blackwell Public Schools and graduated from Blackwell High School
in 1959. At the age of sixteen he began working for the Blackwell Zinc
Company. On August 31, 1972, he married Gail Engelking and they made their
home in Newkirk for a short time before moving to numerous towns while
working for various nursing homes. After he retired they moved back to
Blackwell until October of 2011 when they returned to Newkirk. He was a
member of the Assembly of God Church in Newkirk, Oklahoma. He enjoyed
spending time with friends and hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Gail
Balliet of Newkirk, Oklahoma; and one sister, Edith Rath of Blackwell,
Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
No services are scheduled at this time.
A memorial has been established at the Hospice of North Central Oklahoma in c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 W. Padon, Blackwell, Oklahoma 74631.