BALLUFF, Tina Marie

Wickenburg (AZ) Sun Wednesday, December 31, 2008, p A-10 Tina Marie Balluff, age 46, of Gilbert, Ariz, was born on Sept 26, 1962 in Kansas City, Mo. She passed on at approximately 11pm on Dec 26 at Del E Webb Hospital in Sun City West, Ariz, after a cardiac event during the early morning. Tina was a generous, loving and caring person with concern for all. Tina grew up in Wickenburg and went to the police academy. She served as a peace officer before working at the GM Proving Grounds. Even though Tina was not an active member of the church, she still had God and Jesus Christ in her heart. She is survived by her husband Richard, her four-legged children Buster and Shadow, her brothers Thomas, Steven and Wes, her sister Margie, her nieces Erin, Shannon and Jessica, extended family and numerous friends. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Dec 31 at Wickenburg Cemetery before she is laid to rest. Tina's favorite charity was Locks for Love and those wishing to honor Tina's memory are encouraged to make a donation in her name in lieu of flowers.