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In Memory Of
Larry Byron Balderston
1941
2026
Larry Byron Balderston
Dec 17, 1941 — Oct 6, 2026
Fort Collons
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Larry Byron Balderston, 84 yrs old, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at the comfort of his home surrounded by his wife and children.
Larry was born on December 17, 1941, in Edgewater, Colorado, to Lawrence Byron Balderston and Myrtle Verna Marie Johnson. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1960 and went on to study for two years at The Denver Electronic Technical Institute. In January 1964 Larry joined the National Guard for six years. After that, Larry worked a variety of jobs over the years. A couple of the jobs include working as an Adventist Ranger for Glacier View Ranch and a Safety Inspecter at Hewlett Packard. Larry studied and played music from age 6 until his final days. He wrote and recorded hundreds of songs. He loved singing about the Lord.
On July 15, 1967, Larry married the mother of his children, Stephanie Ann Olsen.
Together they had six beautiful children. Larry was a devoted and loving father to Roseana Kraft (Russell), Christopher Balderston (Sheri), Charles Balderston (Somer), Spring Varra (Jake), Autumn Hutchins (Bobby), Shylo Harris (Dan) and he was blessed with several grandchildren: Anthony, Kassy, Cody, Brady, McKenzie, Tristin, Kale, Brianna, Savanna, Kailen, Thomas, Kyle, Tyler, Leah, Lexi, Cheyenne, Austin, Daniel, Eli, Lakota and great grandchildren: Landon, Henry, Colt, Paisley, MaKenna, Caden, Cooper, Clayton, Quinn, Calum and two more on the way, Emersyn Kate and Sutton Joel.
On October 29, 1989, Larry married the love of his life, Marjorie Ann Bonnema. He was given the opportunity to love his bonus children, Paul (Bethany) and Ruth (Ryan) with grandchildren: Mia, Kyleigh, McKayla, Addison, Karlee, Weston, Aedon, and Braedon.
Together, Larry and Margie shared 37 wonderful years of marriage and built a home filled with love, laughter, and Jesus.
He taught his children the value of hard work, kindness and to “Love one another as I have loved you”, John 13:34.
He is survived by his brother, Lawrence Byron Balderston Jr (aka Sonny). He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandchild, Caedon, and his siblings: Chas Edward, Evelyn Simpson, Carson Simpson, Theodore (Ted) Balderston and Lynn Balderston.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on October 10, 2026, at 2:00pm at Bohlender Funeral Chapel, located at 121 W. Olive Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80524.
A private gathering will be held at Larry’s home following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Loveland Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Service Program or Pathways Hospice Center.
Larry was born on December 17, 1941, in Edgewater, Colorado, to Lawrence Byron Balderston and Myrtle Verna Marie Johnson. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1960 and went on to study for two years at The Denver Electronic Technical Institute. In January 1964 Larry joined the National Guard for six years. After that, Larry worked a variety of jobs over the years. A couple of the jobs include working as an Adventist Ranger for Glacier View Ranch and a Safety Inspecter at Hewlett Packard. Larry studied and played music from age 6 until his final days. He wrote and recorded hundreds of songs. He loved singing about the Lord.
On July 15, 1967, Larry married the mother of his children, Stephanie Ann Olsen.
Together they had six beautiful children. Larry was a devoted and loving father to Roseana Kraft (Russell), Christopher Balderston (Sheri), Charles Balderston (Somer), Spring Varra (Jake), Autumn Hutchins (Bobby), Shylo Harris (Dan) and he was blessed with several grandchildren: Anthony, Kassy, Cody, Brady, McKenzie, Tristin, Kale, Brianna, Savanna, Kailen, Thomas, Kyle, Tyler, Leah, Lexi, Cheyenne, Austin, Daniel, Eli, Lakota and great grandchildren: Landon, Henry, Colt, Paisley, MaKenna, Caden, Cooper, Clayton, Quinn, Calum and two more on the way, Emersyn Kate and Sutton Joel.
On October 29, 1989, Larry married the love of his life, Marjorie Ann Bonnema. He was given the opportunity to love his bonus children, Paul (Bethany) and Ruth (Ryan) with grandchildren: Mia, Kyleigh, McKayla, Addison, Karlee, Weston, Aedon, and Braedon.
Together, Larry and Margie shared 37 wonderful years of marriage and built a home filled with love, laughter, and Jesus.
He taught his children the value of hard work, kindness and to “Love one another as I have loved you”, John 13:34.
He is survived by his brother, Lawrence Byron Balderston Jr (aka Sonny). He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandchild, Caedon, and his siblings: Chas Edward, Evelyn Simpson, Carson Simpson, Theodore (Ted) Balderston and Lynn Balderston.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on October 10, 2026, at 2:00pm at Bohlender Funeral Chapel, located at 121 W. Olive Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80524.
A private gathering will be held at Larry’s home following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Loveland Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Service Program or Pathways Hospice Center.
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Saturday, October 10, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 pm (Mountain time)
Bohlender Funeral Chapel
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