She was a fixture in the Livonia Public School system from 1961 through 1987, having taught in nine different elementary and junior high schools. She loved teaching and particularly her later vocation as a Reading Specialist at Riley Middle School. Jo received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toledo and Masters of Arts in Education and Education Specialist (Special Education) degrees from the University of Michigan.
Wolverine football games were always at the top of her favorite pastimes, as she and husband, Al, would cheer from their end zone seats and travel to Bowl games. Jo was also very active in her church, Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church in Livonia, and served on numerous committees, prayer groups and as an elder. Jo made it a point to be an active participant in local and state politics, and to always stay informed on current event issues.
Mother of; Colby (Carol) and Josette (David) Koets; grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 1.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Albert G. Ballert, son, Albert Jr., and brother, Robert Butler.
Wolverine football games were always at the top of her favorite pastimes, as she and husband, Al, would cheer from their end zone seats and travel to Bowl games. Jo was also very active in her church, Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church in Livonia, and served on numerous committees, prayer groups and as an elder. Jo made it a point to be an active participant in local and state politics, and to always stay informed on current event issues.
Mother of; Colby (Carol) and Josette (David) Koets; grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 1.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Albert G. Ballert, son, Albert Jr., and brother, Robert Butler.
She was a fixture in the Livonia Public School system from 1961 through 1987, having taught in nine different elementary and junior high schools. She loved teaching and particularly her later vocation as a Reading Specialist at Riley Middle School. Jo received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toledo and Masters of Arts in Education and Education Specialist (Special Education) degrees from the University of Michigan.
Wolverine football games were always at the top of her favorite pastimes, as she and husband, Al, would cheer from their end zone seats and travel to Bowl games. Jo was also very active in her church, Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church in Livonia, and served on numerous committees, prayer groups and as an elder. Jo made it a point to be an active participant in local and state politics, and to always stay informed on current event issues.
Mother of; Colby (Carol) and Josette (David) Koets; grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 1.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Albert G. Ballert, son, Albert Jr., and brother, Robert Butler.
Wolverine football games were always at the top of her favorite pastimes, as she and husband, Al, would cheer from their end zone seats and travel to Bowl games. Jo was also very active in her church, Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church in Livonia, and served on numerous committees, prayer groups and as an elder. Jo made it a point to be an active participant in local and state politics, and to always stay informed on current event issues.
Mother of; Colby (Carol) and Josette (David) Koets; grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 1.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Albert G. Ballert, son, Albert Jr., and brother, Robert Butler.
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