William Zane Ball, 83, Fishers, passed away January 30, 2019. He was born June 21, 1935, in Webb, Iowa. He was happily married to his loving wife Karen Ball for the past 61 years.
Zane was a 1953 graduate of Laurens High School in Laurens, Iowa. After graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army. He went on to college at Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville, Missouri and graduated with a degree in business. For 35 years, Zane was a businessman and salesman. He began his career in Massachusetts and moved to Indiana where he become a devoted Hoosier.
Zane loved his family and especially enjoyed attending his kids’ and grandkids’ football, basketball, soccer and baseball games. He was an avid Colts, IU and Purdue fan. He loved going out dancing with Karen in his younger years. In retirement, he and Karen enjoyed spending winters in Arizona.
Zane is survived by his wife, Karen; 4 children: Beth (Doug) Burnell, Kathy (Dave) McCormack, Dave (Melissa) Ball, and Amy (Matt) Paul; 8 grandchildren: Nick, Justin, and Chris Rutherford, Curtis Ball, Josh Stock, Katie Thomas, and Blake and Dylan Ball; and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, WinnieLee (Bill) Carlson; two nieces, Dawn and Deean; and nephew, Michael; as well as numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, W.R. (Ted) and Freda Ball.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 8 at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, from 5PM to 7 PM. Zane spent the better part of his adult life battling M.S., and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the National Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.) Society in his name.
Denny adams says
Karen & Family, We were saddened to hear of Zanes passing. You will get much needed support from your large family. Linda buried her Mother earlier today out in Oregon, Of bless you and your family.
Cathie Palmer Elsbree says
I was young, and I remember thinking you and Zane were a magical couple! And I remember when Zane was in Kirkwood. Your shoes on our front porch were a measure of the time you spent waiting! Sending my prayers!
SHIRLEY (WILLIAMS) OHRTMAN says
Deepest Sympathy to you all. Ray and Shirley (Wiiliams) Ohrtman
Curly and Kathy Patterson says
Our hearts go out to you Karen and your family. It was always such a great time when you two were here in Fountain Hills. Hold on to the memories.
Connie Bennett says
Karen and family. I am so sorry to hear about Zane’s death. You two have been friends of ours for so long. Take care of you. Love.
Mary says
To the family, my heartfelt condolences for your loss. Fortunately, death is only a temporary part of life. Jesus promised us a wonderful resurrection of the dead (John 5:28,29, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, 14), so we have the hope of being reunited with our deceased loved ones. In the meantime, even though the pain of loss through death may sometimes seem insurmountable, rest assured that God will give you the strength necessary to endure the coming months (Psalm 46:1). Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Janice Stoermer says
Dear Karen & family,
There aren’t any simple words that will take away sadness from your heart at this sorrowful time. Zane has been a part of your life for 61 years, full of special memories!
Love
Janice Stoermer
Jerry Jad;ey says
JRRY HADLEY
Hearing of Zane’s sudden passing leaves the remembrance of a lot of memories of times gone by. One of which was playing piano at our wedding. The wonderful times we experienced in our growing up years. We send along our deepest sympathy. Love
Jerry & Barbara Hadley