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Family & Friends
My father: Wilbert E. Bales (1926-2007) My mother: Marie E. Bales (Rogers) 1930-1991
Mom & Dad built the house where I grew up. They are both with God. Their life information is HERE
My grandparents: Lillian & Bill Bales, Sr. Laura's father: Russell Wilson
Both were hardworking people. Both are with God now. WWII Vet. Is now with God. After Laura's
Grandpa in 1993; Grandma in 2004. . accident he was a big help with her.
My sister Debbie; nephew Jason; ex- (nephew)-in-law Chad Taber; niece Tracy
and great-nieces: Holly & Kailey
My sister Debbie lives in Hardin and works in Home Healthcare (including working for me). Her and I are very close. My nephew (who is like a son to me) Jason graduated Central Missouri State University in May 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. He lives in Warrensburg and works at WalMart. Chad and Tracy divorced in January 2008. Chad is now married to Lindsey, lives in Gladstone and works for Taber Products. Chad owns CTDesignz and is attending college working on a Bachelors Degree in computers (He'll graduate in 2009). Chad is like a nephew to me so still part of the family. Tracy is now married to Warren Norman and makes her home with her daughters Kailey and Holly in Concordia, Missouri. Chad and Tracy share time their daughter Holly. (I'll update photos in the near future)
Laura's sister (and Ltd CoGuardian): Penny Heckerman. She's a 'sis' to me, too
Penny lives in Jefferson City, Missouri. She is Laura's only sibling who has been around to help me with, and to love & care for Laura, since Laura's accident. ( Click here to go to Penny's website)
Laura's sister Lillian ( Mike and Lillian are now divorced and Diana is raising their sons)
My son: Michael Jr My cousin Barb Bales & Randy
2007: Currently in custody of MO Dept of Corrections. Since graduating Barbara lives in Hardin.
Hardin Central he's had many mental and legal problems. Him and I Randy & her operate Richmond
have been estranged. We are communicating some now. Time will tell if Bargain Town, Richmond, MO
he has learned from his mistakes. Click on photo for his football accomplishments 1990-1994
My cousin, Barb Bales's brother, Ray, was killed in an automobile accident in 1993. Ray had one daughter: Cassandra.
Barb's parents: My Uncle Bill Bales Jr, and Aunt Lois, reside in Hardin.
My uncle Bill Bales, Jr (in uniform), my grandparents,
ME (2 years old) and my father, 1957
People become family to me even though we may not be blood related. Family is more than 'blood', because as I know all too well blood can betray blood. To me family is: people who share mutual caring, love, commitment, and honesty beyond just friendship. I am blessed to have a lot of 'family'.
My two 'ex' semi sorta stepdaughters: Amber Cantrell & Stacey Burdolski
(I dated, lived with, was with, their mother, on and off, 1990 - 2000; the girls and I continue to be family)
Amber lives in Kansas City, Kansas, and attends college. Stacey graduates Estero High School, Fort Myers, Florida, in May 2003.
My Bro: T.J. Curtis My Sis & Bro: Pat & Rick Holmes
1st Mate, Argosy Casino Riverboat. Lives in Hardin Rick is an EMT & Fire Chief, and Pat sells real estate in the Ozarks.
My Bro: MG Skiles & family My Bro: Bob-O, & Christy
They reside in San Marcos, Texas. MG has a dump truck business Manager: Ideal Industries. Mayor of Hardin 2001-2004 2006-?
Their girls are in college.
My 'much much younger' bro Will McQuillen, and his brother, and my 'younger' bro: Mike.
Will is currently in the U S Marine Corp. He married his wife Melissa in 2008. Mike McQuillen is Will's proud older brother who lives in Richmond. His lady Samantha and him both help take care of Mike & Will'smother.
MY BROTHER, WHO IS NOW WITH GOD, DOC JOHNSON
THIS PAGE IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Plan to eventually add photos of my cuz Jerry Mac Bales & family, and other family & longterm friends as I get the photos to add.
SPECIAL FRIENDS
Friends who have became like family to us is shown below (I have a lot to add so this will take awhile to get completed)
My special friends Patti,and Teri, Teri now resides in SD with her BF Doug
THIS PAGE IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION
SPONSORED CHILD
Since May 1996 we have been sponsoring a child in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He turns 17 years old in 2008.
Children International is a real, and good organization. You may want to consider sponsoring a child as we have done, and do.
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