Obituary of Roger Denny Ball

Roger Denny Ball 1948 - 2010 Roger was born on November 15, 1948 in Telegraph Creek. He came into this world along with Neil, his twin brother; they were fifth and sixth of 13 children. Roger moved with his family to Good Hope Lake at a young age. In order to further his education, he moved to Fort St John. In 1967, he met the love of his life, Terry. They dated for a few years and married in 1970. Shortly after they started their family and had three children. Roger worked as a heavy equipment operator which enabled the family to experience new places every summer. In 1984, Roger became an employee of Quintette Coal and settled in Tumbler Ridge. In 1991, their family expanded to include a nephew and two nieces. During Roger’s life in Tumbler, he was involved in a variety of activities but his passion was the outdoors and everything it had to offer. Roger was a good provider to family and friends by sharing the rewards of hunting and fishing. Every summer he looked forward to taking the family to his paradise of Telegraph Creek. The days were spent at Tahltan harvesting the salmon, visiting family and friends, and taking time to spend the evenings by the Stikine River. People who have visited Tahltan experience the spiritual essence of this magnificent place that Roger called home. Roger’s family meant the world to him and he was extremely proud of his children. Roger will be remembered for his smile, sense of humour, teasing, joking, kindness, soft heart and his love for life. Everyone who knew Roger knows that he never gave up his fight. Roger will be missed by his mother, wife, children, family and many, many friends. Roger passed away peacefully with his family at his side on June 14, 2010 at home in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. A celebration of Roger’s life was held on June 19, 2010 in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Roger, may be made by donation to the ‘South Peace Community Cancer Clinic’ c/o The Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation 11100 – 13th Street, Dawson Creek, British Columbia V1G 3W8.