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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Leslie Noble Ballew who was born in Paola, Kansas on September 8, 1973 to Leo and Carolee Noble.
She was a 1992 graduate of Blue Valley High School, a gifted student who excelled in debate, writing and music. She graduated from KU in 1997, and married William Ballew that same year. The couple moved to Washington D.C. where Leslie went to work for NAHB, writing and producing videos for the HGTV Television Show "Dreambuilders." In 2002 Leslie and Bill moved to the Misawa Air Force Base in Japan, where Leslie enjoyed traveling and experiencing Asian culture and cuisine. She also taught English as a second language to Japanese children. From Japan Leslie and Bill moved to the Netherlands where Bill went to work with NATO.
Leslie returned to Kansas City in 2005 with her 2 beloved cats >^..^< and was employed at Barnstorming, Inc. as a producer.
Leslie is survived by her parents; Carolee Noble, Lenexa, KS and Leo Noble, Springfield, MO;
siblings: Diana Long, Overland Park, KS; Randy Noble, Nevada, MO; Audrey Davis, London, England; Dwight Hellbusch, Overland Park, KS;
former husband, Captain William Ballew, the Netherlands; grandmother, Esther Mae Moore, Lenexa, KS;
several nieces and nephews, aunts, cousins
and many, many friends. 
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Click here to see Leslie Noble Ballew's Family Tree |
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Dear friend from Wash DC years / Susan Tanenholz (Friend from Wash DC )
My beautiful Leslie, we just found out today, and we are heartbroken. I was searching for you on Facebook, hoping we could reconnect, but you weren't there. For Leslie's family and friends... My name is Susan Tanenholz. My husband Paul and I we...
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One year passed / Gina Barker (Cousin)
One year has passed since you've been gone, life will never be the same without you here. I think of you so much and wonder so often why. There is so much I don't understand but I have to keep thinking that god has a plan. Most of a...
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I can still hear her laugh / Erica Lee (Friend & Former Roommate )
I just heard about Leslie's tragic death. She and I were roommates for two years in college at KU. I spent many hours in Leslie's room just talking and hanging out. I still remember her laughing at Absolutely Fabulou...
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Leslie please take care of Evynn / Gina B. (Cousin)
Hi Leslie,
I just wanted to let you know that Evynn the beautiful little girl that I take care of passed away yesterday morning. I know at Christmas time you wanted to know all about her and I enjoyed telling you about her. You ...
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Thinking about you / Scott Custer (Friend)
Leslie you keep popping into my brain. You are still in my thoughts. I can't help but remember you. You were an important person - there was something very special about you - and whatever it was - it's not letting me forget you. Rest in peace. |
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What a wonderful tribute / Christine Pla-Wehner (High School ) Read >> |
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tribute shared at funeral / Brooke Hoff (bosom friend ) Read >> |
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To Leslie's family and friends... / Jonathan Sims Read >> |
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My prayers are with your family / Shannon Read >> |
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You're somewhere having coffe with my mom... right? / Cindy Wallach (friend) Read >> |
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/ Cindy Wallach (friend) Read >> |
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Leslie was an intelligent young woman and will be missed by all / Deb Hudspeth (Aunt) Read >> |
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I wrote this for the pastor to read at Leslie's Celebration of Life. / Amy Shapley (bosom friend and kindred spirit ) Read >> |
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I'm so sorry. / Jennifer Hillman (High School ) Read >> |
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The Things That Made Leslie Wonderful / Amy (bosom friend, kindred spirit ) Read >> |
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| Leslie's Photo Album |
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