It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ray Lee Balderson (Benkelman, Nebraska), who passed away on October 21, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Lee Ray Balderson and Edith Arillia Balderson (Delaney); his daughter Tamara; his nephew Jim; and his siblings-in-law, Ronnie and Rea.

He is survived by : his wife Eleanor Maxine Herrick; his children, Kevin (Diane), Shauna and Darren (Melinda); his brother Frank (Betty); and his siblings-in-law, Roger (Jackie), Patsy (Tom) and Joyce (Don). He is also survived by nephews and nieces, his farming neighbors, and his new neighbors.

Memorial contributions may be made to Maxine Balderson for a designation later.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Benkelman Memorial Chapel