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After he received an honorable discharge from the service, he went to work for the Martin Company out of Orlando, FL, for whom he installed missile sites.
He later worked for the Boeing Company in Seattle, in the nuclear physics group.
After Boeing, he transitioned to the private sector owning eight laundromats and dry cleaners. During his time in Seattle, he bought a plane and enjoyed flying.
In Seattle, he met his wife Beatrice Mae Mohr and they were married June 10, 1972. They had one daughter Lisa Ann Ball.
In 1987 they bought an RV park overlooking Birch Bay. They have owned and operated Ball Bay View RV Park for over 35 years. They became active in the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, where he served as president for many years.
After their daughter graduated from Blaine High School, they went south for the winter months becoming “snowbirds” at Leisure World in Mesa, AZ. While in Arizona he enjoyed attending jam sessions. He also enjoyed traveling; together they visited over 36 countries.
Earl was a very hard working and honest man. If someone was in need, he would be right there to help. He was also a caring husband and loving father.
Earl is survived by his wife Beatrice; daughters Gretchen Ball and Lisa Ann Bailey; son-in-law James B. Bailey; granddaughter I’Lee Bailey; and grandson Ty Bailey. He is missed by family and friends.
You may share your memories at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.
Obituary courtesy of the Northern Light Newspaper.
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