Obituary for Dorothy F. Balian

Mrs. Dorothy Balian of Caledonia Minnesota went to be with her Lord Jesus on November 19, 2021 at the age of 93. Her husband of 59 years, Paul, had gone ahead in 2008. All 4 of her children Paulette, John Danny, Merry, Christine and their spouses will miss her, as will her 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was a beloved church member in St. Paul Minnesota and every place she lived. She was a wife, mother, friend, nursery school entrepreneur, cookie baker, and an encouragement to many. The family of Dorothy Balian sends their sincerest thanks to the staff of Caledonia Care and Rehab and the Mayo Hospice for all their wonderful care. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2021, at St. Luke's Church in Eitzen, MN. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A visitation will be from 12:00 p.m., until the time of service at the church. A complete obituary will follow.