Nan Balman, a long-time resident of Edmond, died Friday, August 9th in Tulsa. She was 98 years old.
Born in 1920 in Healdton, Oklahoma, Mrs. Balman was the daughter of John Samuel "Sam" Poston and Sally Poston. She had seven brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Balman was a nurse for over 40 years. She was a graduate of Central State University and the University of Oklahoma. She taught nursing, received several awards for teaching, and retired from the University of Oklahoma as a Professor Emeritus.
Mrs. Balman was married to Dr. Gail E. Balman from 1951 until his death in 2001. She is survived by her son, Steven K. Balman; her daughter-in-law, Juli A. Balman; her granddaughter, Lily Balman; grandson, Nathan Duvall; and several nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces.