Twila Lee Balentine
December 18, 1929- August 28, 2019
Twila was born in Hugo, Colorado to Earl and Lila Lee. She moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated from Albuquerque High. She met Floyd James Balentine at a dance in Socorro, New Mexico while he was attending New Mexico School of Mines. They were married in September of 1948. Twila was a stay at home mom and raised four children. The family moved throughout the southwest to various mining operations. She loved to play cards. They traveled throughout the world after his retirement. Floyd passed away in 2010 and she moved to Butte, MT to be near family.
Twila was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister (Lucille), and daughter (Jill). Survivors include: Lee (Sharon) Balentine of Maupin Or, Cam (Sue) Balentine of Butte, MT, Jeff (Dee) Balentine of Minot, ND, son-in-law Dan Powers of Butte, MT, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Twila will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Springs and Senior Solutions for all the care they have given to Twila.
Please visit https://buttefuneralhome.com/ to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Twila. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Twila and her family.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Patty Murphy Luzzi says
Dear Cam, Jeff and Lee,
What a beautiful photo of your mom! When you first arrived in Butte, I know my mom liked “Red” a lot right away. We had so much fun that first summer with me and Cam, and our younger sibs Walt, Dennis, Jeff and Jill. Later I sat at many baseball games with her when Cam was the catcher, and she patiently taught me so much about baseball, so much so, that when we moved to Seattle I actually knew a little something about the game! Those were some very special times. She was always very good to me, and I’ll never forget her.
Sending sympathy to you all and appreciation for the good times-
Pat, Walt, and Denny
DON ROACH says
Dear Balentine Family,
Peace be with Twilla or “Red” as we knew her. We spoke with her every other week or so by phone. Our friendship began when in 1970 when Don worked for Pablo in Butte. Our friendship continued over the years as we moved from Albuquerque to Alaska and back to Albuquerque. That includes a winter in Phoenix when they were in Scottsdale. They were very special people in our lives. We will miss them dearly.
Don & Sity Roach from Rio Rancho, NM
Bob Scalabrin says
So sorry for your loss. Lots of memories we had with your mom and dad when Bob work for Cobre Tire and they entertained us when they lived in Arizona. Bob and Dee Scalabrin