Connie L. Balcer

Glendive, Montana: Connie L. Balcer, age 59, passed away with her loving husband by her side on Sunday, January 2, 2011, at the Glendive Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with a family and friends service at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Glendive with Pastor Avis Anderson officiating. Interment will be in the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. Connie was born September 10, 1951 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Darlene (Bleil) Davis. Connie attended Woodbury Central High School in Moville, Iowa and graduated in 1969. She attended Springfield College in Springfield, South Dakota where she received her Associates Degree in Business. Connie worked for Boeing in Rapid City, South Dakota and later moved to Sturgis, South Dakota where she had worked for the Veteran's Hospital. While living in South Dakota, Connie met her first husband Darrell Steffes and to this union twin daughters Bekki and Brandi were born. Shortly after the birth of her daughters she moved back to Iowa before moving to Glendive to be near her sister Cathy, where she has resided since. On November 29, 1980, Connie married the love of her life, Les Balcer. To this union he became the father of her twin daughters. On May 14, 1982, a son Bobby was born, joining his sisters. Connie was employed with the State of Montana at Job Service as an Employment Specialist for 29 years until she retired in January of 2009. Connie's pride and joy, was her family. She was affectionately known as "Nana" by all of her grandchildren. Connie always enjoyed life to the fullest, and she always kept her family on their toes with her amazing humor. She enjoyed traveling the last three years creating family memories, and that was highlighted by the cruise to the Caribbean two years ago with her husband and children. She also enjoyed golfing, dancing and listening to 50's and 60's music. Connie had successfully beaten breast cancer for ten years, and battled lung cancer the last three years, with her family and friends by her side. Connie was an inspiration to everyone who knew her, especially her friends who were going through the same struggles she was. Connie always put others before herself. She will be missed by all who knew her. Connie was preceded in death by her cousin Doyle Bleil and step father-in-law Don Brant. She is survived by her loving husband, Les Balcer of Glendive; daughters, Bekki (Mark) Franks of Glendive, and Brandi (Mike) Ollerman of Livingston, Montana; son, Bobby (Kylah) Balcer of Katy, Texas; her parents, Robert and Darlene Davis of Moville; brothers, Rob (Julie) Davis, and Craig (Debbi) Davis all of Moville; sister, Cathy (Terry) Lobdell of Glendive; seven grandchildren, Morgan, Axton, Haiden, Lauryn, Kainen, Russell, and Knox; father-in-law, Leo Balcer; mother-in-law, Mona Brant; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous in-laws; and her faithful dog Muggins. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Meadowlark House/St. Vincent Foundation, 1007 North 30th, Billings, Montana 59101. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.silvernale-silhafuneralhome.com

Connie L. Balcer

September 10, 1951 - January 6, 2011

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September 10, 1951 - January 6, 2011

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