Chester Dean Ballance

1948 - 2018

  • 70 years old
  • Date of birth:  August 18th, 1948
  • Place of birth:  NORFOLK
  • Date of passing:  August 24th, 2018
  • Place of passing:  Las Vegas, Nevada
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Chester Ballance, 70, born on August 18th, 1948 and passed away on August 24th, 2018. We will remember him forever.
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Candle lit  by Carol Lentz on August 27th, 2018

Steve and I will certainly miss all the stories about Chester and his and Steve’s comraderie as Vietnam Veterans.  Rest In Peace, Chester!

Candle lit  by Michael Bannon on August 28th, 2018

Chester's life serves as a tribute of steadfast friendships, amusing memories & living an abundantly meaningful life. Chester will be remembered as a sincere genuine friend. Everyone that knew Chester benefited from his good & benevolent personality .May Chester's family be comforted during their time of grief.
Mike Bannon (Norfolk, Virginia) God Bless Veterans

Candle lit  by Carol Lentz on September 1st, 2018

Rhoda, thank you so much for posting the photos.  Steve saw the uniform and said Chester was in a recon unit and went out on special patrols of about 6 men.  Only the elite wore those uniforms!

Candle lit  by Rev. Justine Sullivan on September 4th, 2018

Dear Rhoda, the members of the Unitarian Church of Norfolk/Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists offer our deep condolences at your loss.  Your loving care of Chester must have comforted him greatly.  May your memories be a comfort to you.  You and Chester are in our thoughts and prayers.  

Candle lit  by Anne Monroe on May 27th, 2023

Rest in paradise sweet Chet.....ur back with ur mama....always mama's boy!! She played the piano that night on Springwood St for me, u & ur Dad!! Fun times! Rest easy babe!! See you on the other side!! Xoxo

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