
William Balles
Was born January 14, 1922 in Wilkesbarre Pa.
He served in the Navy Sea Bee’s during WWII.
He is survived by his spouse of 70 yr’s, Dotty,
& twin sons Kenneth & William and a daughter
Kathleen. He moved the family to Calif. in
1959 with a dream of working in Motion Pictures.
He started out as a prop maker & worked his
way up to Special Effects & Powderman. He truly
loved the business & his family.
We all miss him.