Brian Charles Balma

Brian was a lifelong resident of Shasta County. He graduated from Shasta High School in 1975, then attended Shasta College. He loved his family, friends, a good Scotch, and the outdoors (he was an avid fisherman and hunter). Some of his greatest memories were packing into the Trinity Alps with his family, growing up with his cousins and sister, being a member of the Shasta County Sheriff's Posse, and spending time with friends.

Some of Brian's greatest characteristics were his positive attitude, verve for life, and his smile/laugh could light up any room. He began his working years at McDonald's Chapel working for his parents, and then moved to Montgomery Creek, Ca, where he ran and operated Hillcrest Orchards and Balma Excavating. In 1988 he and his wife moved back to Redding, where Brian worked in construction. He worked in the Construction Industry for the remainder of his career.

Brian was preceded in death by his infant brother. He is survived by his parents Rudy and Margaret Balma, Redding; ex-wife Lynn Balma of 35 years, Redding; daughter Jennifer Harrison (husband Will Harrison), Montague, Ca; son Wayne Balma (long time significant other Alecia Shaw), Redding; granddaughters Hannah and Hadley Harrison, Montague, Ca; sister Batina Balma, Redding; aunt Carlene Richelieu, Redding, and numerous cousins.Services will be held on Friday, October 2, 2015, at 2 pm at McDonald's Chapel, 1275 Continental Street, Redding, Ca.