John N. Ballantyne

I am sorry to hear about your father. My father was Henry Ballantyne. My mother and son went to the Ballantyne Family Reunion and came back with wonderful memories of your father. Our families have not been in touch for many years, however, if you are ever in Portland, please contact me. My deepest sympathy. Mary Ballantyne Reis

My sincere condolences for the loss of your dear father. John was a patient of my father's and then, I had the extreme pleasure of taking on that role after my father retired. He was a good friend of our family for many years and He was such a kind and generous man.
He loved golfing and mentored my oldest son in the sport. I appreciated it very much, since I didn't golf. He was very generous with his time, and always had a smile to share.
He will be missed.

To John's love ones:

I'm Very sorry for your great loss.

I worked with John between 1965-69 on several construction and reconstruction projects on the Monongahela National Forest, including two visitor centers and the Highland Scenic Highway. He loved that country and the people. John to this day has been a very positive inspiration in my life. I have kept in touch over the years. I remember him the most for his humility, kindness, respect for others and his sense of humor.

To John's love ones:

I'm Very sorry for your great loss.

I worked with John between 1965-69 on several construction and reconstruction projects on the Monongahela National Forest, including two visitor centers and the Highland Scenic Highway. He loved that country and the people. John to this day has been a very positive inspiration in my life. I have kept in touch over the years. I remember him the most for his humility, kindness, respect for others and his sense of humor. He was a hard worker and it was a pleasure to work with and for him.

Again, sorry for your loss, but his inspiration will live on for many of us.

Ron Wood

I had the pleasure of meeting John during his cardiac rehab years ago. He was such a joy and always had a great attitude. He always asked to see pictures of my family and we shared many stories. He was a fine man and I feel privileged to have known him. What a spirit he had for life! My prayers to your family - Lisa Miller

Jody; Sending along prayers and good thoughts. You have my deepest sympathy at the loss of your father. If there's anything I can do to lift your spirits please let me know.
Peace

Dear Ballantyne family,
My condolences on your recent loss of your dear father. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts, and may God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

I am very sorry to hear of John’s death. I considered John to be one of my best friends.
I first met John in 1965 when I transferred to the Monongahela National Forest. After leaving the forest in 1969 I still saw him about every year when I played golf with him or visited with him in Elkins.
John was not only one of the nicest people I ever knew, but was one of the funniest. Whenever the Forest

I am very sorry to hear of John’s death. I considered John to be one of my best friends.
I first met John in 1965 when I transferred to the Monongahela National Forest. After leaving the forest in 1969 I still saw him about every year when I played golf with him or visited with him in Elkins.
John was not only one of the nicest people I ever knew, but was one of the funniest. Whenever the Forest Service employees had a get-together in Elkins, John was always chosen to be the “Master of Ceremonies.” He kept the entire audience laughing. I remember one time when I was in the Elkins hospital recovering from groin hernia surgery, in which I had a number of stitches, and whenever I moved it hurt. He came to visit me at the hospital and proceeded to tell me things that kept me laughing, even though I did my best not to because whenever I laughed it hurt. I think John might have been a little ornery.
John and I were a part of a golf foursome that played golf at least once a week. John took his golf seriously. The last time I saw John was when I asked him to play golf with me. He had given up his golf, but he did give me a golf lesson. To this day I still use the tips that he gave me.
John and I walked a good part of the location for the Highland Scenic Highway with the state engineers before it was built. Not only was John a very good forester, but he was also very good with dealing with people. Everyone I knew really respected him.
I know you as family members lost a great father and grandfather. I also lost a great friend.

Mack Litten

Please accept our condolences on Mr. Ballantyne's passing. My parents were good friends with him, and we are sorry to hear of his passing. Ruth Eakin Cobb

John and I were cardiac rehabilitation classmates. We spent many hours in rehab talking about who knows what. He was one of the most selfless and decent persons I've had the pleasure to know. Kay also got to know him at the rehab. He was our friend and we will miss him. And I would still like to know more about his naval service. He and his generation might just be the best this country has known.

JODY,
YOUR FATHER WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON! I COULD NOT WAIT TO GO TO THE BOTTOM AT THE ELKS GOLF COURSE AND SEE HIM PRACTICING ALONG THE FAIRWAYS. HE WAS NOT ONLY A GREAT GOLFER HE TOOK TIME TO SHARE HIS KNOWLEDGE OF THE GAME WITH ME AND MANY OTHERS! I WILL CHERISH THOSE TIMES. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

DAVE KELLY