Kathleen Mary Scallon

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110329955

Siblings:
Harold J. Scallon 1912–1948 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74710708
Hugh Nicolas Scallon 1913–1987 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75051759
Raymond W Scallon 1915–1948 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74751240
Maurice L Scallon 1917–1988 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74751576
Leo Patrick Scallon 1919–2003
Kathleen Mary Scallon Balch 1921-2013 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110329955
Janette Mary Scallon Kos 1924–2000 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72398799

Obituary:
Kathleen S. Balch, age 91, passed away May 4, 2013.
Mrs. Balch grew up along with six brothers and a sister on a farm in Ackley, Iowa. She served for three years during WWII in the Navy as a RN. One interesting duty was being a special duty nurse in the White House to President Roosevelt's grandson.
Mrs. Balch raised five children during her husband's 30 year naval career. After retiring in Annapolis Maryland, she and her husband sailed over 25,000 miles in their sloop, Lanikai. She was an avid gardener and developed an extensive Balch genealogy. Active in her church and community, she was a giving and gracious person who was always ready to help. In her final years, she lived at the The Fairfax - Senior Living Community and then with her family in Stafford.
Mrs. Balch's family and many friends will miss her sweet, unselfish spirit. Survivors include her five children: Molly (John) Nagoski of Stafford, Virginia; Daniel (Bonnie) Balch of Green Bay, Wisconsin; Michael (Rhonda) Balch of Des Moines, Iowa; Matthew (Adriana) Balch of Miami Beach, Florida and Laura (David) Fahey of Charlotte, North Carolina. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Mrs. Balch was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Capt. Richard Balch.
Mrs. Balch will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.

 Published in The Washington Post on May 11, 2013