Bruce Balliet

Bruce Balliet, 60, Bismarck, was called home peacefully by our Heavenly Father, on February 26, 2011, after a brief illness followed by a brain hemorrhage. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at 1:00 PM at Calvary United Methodist Church in Bismarck with Pastor Perry Schnabel officiating. Cremation will take place and a burial will follow in the spring. Visitation will be on Monday from 2:00 - 8:00 PM at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church. Bruce was born on October 31, 1950, in Elgin, ND, and was raised along with his two brothers in Carson, ND, by his parents, Rollin and Agnes Ulrich Balliet. He moved to Bismarck, married Darlene Rivinius, and raised two daughters, Michele and Jodi. Bruce was fortunate to have spent the past seventeen years of his life with his wife Sheryl, who has been truly both his partner and best friend. He was blessed with two grandchildren who he greatly enjoyed spending time with. After moving to Bismarck, Bruce attended courses in auto tech at Bismarck Junior College BSC. From 1973 - 1979, he was employed at Bismarck Mandan Oliver Supply in Mandan. Bruce then began working as a gravel prospector and most recently as an equipment operator for the state of North Dakota until he retired in 1995, due to health issues. His passions included spending time with his family, working on and admiring classic cars, and enjoying country western music and movies. Bruce was an avid fan of Nascar racing and through the sport, he met many current and past drivers and friends whom he cherished. Grateful to have shared his life are his wife, Sheryl Fines; his daughters, Michele Trinity Unrath and Jodi Ben Pazourek; his grandchildren, Tucker Unrath and Shaelah Pazourek; his brothers, Allen Eileen and Terry Balliet; his nephews, Scott Deeann and Ricky Tammy Balliet; and special family friends, Michael Volk, Dayton Traxel, Doug Neibauer, and Mark Wolfer. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Bruce's honor, directed to the Victory Junction Gang Camp, or another charity of your choice.

Bruce Balliet

October 31, 1950 - February 26, 2011