2000-2009 CA, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net

SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi , CA, Transcribed by Jim @ Blankenshipweb.com

Blankenship, Andrea Mae 57, 15Jun1948 - 11Sep2005, (California), AZ-526-88-7204

Blankenship, Barbara Ann 55, 26Sep1950 - 29Oct2005, (California), OR-541-58-8660

Blankenship, Beryl I. 91, 17Mar1911 - 05Jul2002, 94534 (PE), CA-545-03-5098

Blankenship, Bradley Ward 49, 14Mar1952 - 09Oct2001, (VA), CA-554-92-5964

Blakenship, Carol L. 59, 21Sep1942 - 10Dec2001, (72), CA-561-56-3873

Blankenship, Dawn M. 31, 24Feb1969 - 17Apr2000, (72), CA-571-06-5868

Blankenship, Della Mae 41, 01Jun1968 - 23Nov2009, (California), CA-550-75-2668

Blankenship, Diana M. 55, 14Mar1946 - 22Dec2001, (FO), CA-556-68-1744

Blankenship, Donald A. 64, 28Sep1941 - 10Feb2006, (72), CA-569-62-5495

Blankenship, Donald R. 53, 24Nov1946 - 23Mar2000, (FO), CA-553-64-1187

Blankenship, Frances Lou 57, 20Mar1948 - 13Jan2006, (California), TX-452-88-5317

Blankenship, Gina Y. 37, 08Jan1964 - 10Jul2001, (72), CA-552-21-3355

Blankenship, Gloria L. 32, 16May1968 - 26Jul2000, (72), CA-564-15-1898

Blankenship, Harold L. 64, 19Oct1937 - 08Nov2001, 92860 (PE), CA-566-42-4432

Blankinship, John L. 55, 01Jan1953 - 06Feb2008, (72), CA-557-82-9070

Blankenship, John L. 81, 09Dec1918 - 27Mar2000, (72), CA-550-20-1714

Blankenship, John W. 25, 18Nov1974 - 28Mar2000, (72), CA-547-55-4083

Blankenship, Johnnie L. 60, 11Jan1943 - 19Oct2003, (72), CA-566-54-4777

Blankenship, Julie A. 39, 21Oct1961 - 05Jan2001, (72), CA-569-31-7330

Blankenship, Karen Iolene 47, 22May1959 - 15Dec2006, (California), CA-571-41-4249

Blankenship, Karen J. 55, 17Aug1944 - 22Apr2000, (72), CA-549-60-2568

Blankenship, Karla Kay 52, 08Apr1956 - 18Apr2008, (California), CA-572-08-1297

Blankinship, Kay M. 57, 05Sep1948 - 08Aug2006, (72), CA-555-78-4192

Blankenship, Leonard Carl 69, 21Sep1939 - 22Jun2009, (California), CA-555-50-2945

Blankenship, Linda S. 46, 10Apr1958 - 10Mar2005, (SI), CA-573-11-1990

Blankenship, Lisa M. 24, 27Jan1977 - 07Jun2001, (FO), CA-566-45-9350

Blankenship, Lon 45, 30Aug1955 - 02Aug2001, (FO), CA-557-94-8387

Blankenship, Luke M. 41, 24Jul1964 - 27May2006, (72), CA-567-04-1511

Blankenship, Marlene T. 55, 23Jul1951 - 21Jun2007, (72), CA-559-92-9159

Blankenship, Matthew Robert 42, 02Feb1966 - 13Feb2008, (California), CA-560-69-9209

Blankenship, Michael R. 46, 21Jul1954 - 18Sep2000, (72), CA-554-02-9293

Blankenship, Mickey 48, 15Dec1956 - 21Dec2004, (72), CA-573-02-6401

Blankenship, Raleigh James 92, 14Aug1915 - 04Mar2008, 92078 (California), TX-467-05-9166

Blankenship, Richard C. 30, 21Dec1969 - 08Apr2000, (72), CA-557-81-3575

Blankenship, Robert Howard 64, 28Dec1943 - 29Jan2008, 92880 (California), CA-566-56-6116

Blankinship, Rodney 46, 30Oct1957 - 01Nov2003, (72), CA-548-11-6504

Blankenship, Sandra L. 58, 05Mar1944 - 06Jul2002, (FO), CA-560-62-0318

Blankenship, Sandra M. 56, 31Oct1946 - 06Nov2002, (72), CA-565-70-4366

Blankenship, Steven F. 48, 13Jan1958 - 19Nov2006, (72), CA-560-13-3896

Blankenship, Steven L. 50, 08Apr1951 - 12Mar2002, (FO), CA-550-80-0621

Blankenship, Susan J. 60, 13Feb1943 - 26Feb2003, (72), CA-550-58-7038

Blankenship, Tammy L. 41, 15Jan1965 - 27May2006, (72), CA-565-33-9543

Blankenship, Tommy 59, 19May1945 - 29Jul2004, (FO), CA-569-60-9662

Blankenship, Vivian M. 56, 25May1943 - 26Mar2000, (72), CA-546-60-1661

Blankenship, Wilber E. 60, 23Aug1939 - 04Apr2000, (FO), CA-563-48-5519

Blankenship, William 96, 04Mar1912 - 02Jan2009, 800 (PE) , CA-564-01-9954

Blankinship, William Wayne 81, 05Dec1926 - 23Jan2008, 92081 (California), CA-550-32-1390

Alameda

Alameda Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Ezra L. 88, 15Feb1916 - 28Sep2004, Castro Valley, Alameda, CA, NE-505-16-7111

Blankenship, Donna E. 74-75, 31Jan1932 - 15Jan2007, Fremont, Alameda, CA, CA-548-34-9470

Blankenship, Lucille M. 74, 17Oct1931 - 17Mar2006, Livermore, Alameda, CA, MI-383-46-2762

Blankenship, Cecil B. 85, 13Aug1915 - 20Apr2001, San Lorenzo, Alameda, CA, CA-567-05-5964

Blankenship, Helen Jeanette 94, 05Oct1914 - 06Aug2009, San Leandro, Alameda, CA, CA-549-26-6790

Blankenship, M. W. 84, 20Sep1920 - 01Feb2005, Union City, Alameda, CA, OK-441-07-6378

Amador

Amador Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Larry 66, 18Jun1937 - 16Apr2004, Pioneer, Amador, CA, KY-402-50-6340

Butte

2001, Chico, Butte Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/yuba-43799-city-chico.html

Romagne Eathele Paulsen, 98, of Chico died Oct. 31, 2001, at Chico Creek Rest Home in Chico. Born in San Francisco, she was a Yuba-Sutter resident from 1945 to 1998 before moving to Chico. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include two sisters, Trena Plunkett of Chico and Bessie Coon of Peadmont; and a brother, Cecil Phillips of Yuba City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thor Paulsen; and a son, George Blankenship.

 Services: A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hutchison and Carnes Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Ben Rory officiating. Burial will follow in Sutter Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Butte Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Garlene L. 81, 16Nov1923 - 13Mar2005, Oroville, Butte, CA, AR-432-24-2736

Blankenship, Gilbert James 91, 30Aug1917 - 19Jun2009, Paradise, Butte, CA, CA-555-07-7295

Blankenship, William Wesley 64, 16Apr1943 - 17Mar2008, Chico, Butte, CA, CA-573-56-6444

Calaveras

2003, Burson Calaveras Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.uniondemocrat.com/2003100879695/News/Obituaries/Obituaries-for-October-8-2003

Marjorie Beryl Nicholls, March 3, 1911 Oct. 4, 2003. Lifelong Burson resident Marjorie Beryl Nicholls died Friday at a Stockton medical center. She was 92. She was born in West Point. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Eleanor and Frank Lucchesi of Stockton; a sister, Alice Blankenship of West Point; seven grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service is scheduled for 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery in Jenny Lind.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, San Andreas Calaveras Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.uniondemocrat.com/2006113088260/News/Obituaries/Obituaries-for-November-30-2006

Henson Sam' Claude Stuart, March 10, 1929 Nov. 23, 2006, San Andreas resident Henson "Sam" Claude Stuart died Thursday at a Palo Alto Hospital. He was 77. He was born in Philippi, W.V. and served with the Military Police in the U.S. Army. He was retired from the United Can company in Hayward. He enjoyed politics, watching sports and restoring old vehicles, telling stories and chewing tobacco.

Mr. Stuart is survived by his wife of 53 years, Alice Jean Stuart; children, Debbie Blankenship of DeQueen, Ark., Teri Lopez of Escalon, Sheri Krumenacker of Sandpoint, Idaho, Tim Stuart of Fairfield Glades, Tenn. and Greg Stuart of Lathrop; brother, Lynn Stewart of La Grange; sisters, Rose Ann McVicker of Southington, Ohio, June "Shorty" Rowe of Mt. Clara, W.V., Georgia Campbell of West Virginia, Julia "Isabell" Rollins of Florida and Irene Smith of West Virginia; grandchildren, Shannon, Jason, Sammi, Sarah, Tony, Travis, Taylor, Clint, Michele, Bryce, Rachel, Timmy, Clarissa, Jessica and Kyle Henson; great-grandchildren, Justin, Shane, Jake, Trevor, Stevieah, Alexis, Vanessa, Jaden and Angelica; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David Clayton and Arla Cox Stuart of West Virginia; brother, Bud Stuart of West Virginia; and sisters, Dottie Stout and Edith Dadisman of West Virgina, and Wanda Dill of Deleware.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Covenant Church in San Andreas. An Honor Guard funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road in Dixon.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Valley Springs, Calaveras Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.uniondemocrat.com/2003080579208/News/Obituaries/Obituaries-for-August-5-2003

Juanita June Winslow, Nov. 9, 1924 Aug. 1, 2003. Juanita June Winslow of Valley Springs died Friday at her home. She was 78. She was born in Taft and lived in Valley Springs for four years. She was a high school graduate and worked as a bookkeeper.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Blankenship of Valley Springs; a son, Mark Winslow of Wildomar; two brothers Roland Hickerson of Atascadero and Lawrence Hickerson of Bakersfield; and four grandchildren.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at Diamond Crest Cemetery in Susanville.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Calaveras Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Freda M. 85, 21Apr1924 - 03Nov2009, West Point, Calaveras, CA, CA-557-22-5720

Blankenship, Medrow 86, 29Jul1918 - 17Jan2005, West Point, Calaveras, CA, KY-406-34-1648

Contra Costa

+2009, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/contracostatimes/obituary.aspx?page=notice&pid=134834655#fbLoggedOut

Published in Contra Costa Times from October 23 to October 25, 2009

Betty Joanne Blankenship Fairclough September 16, 1929 - Octpber 5, 2009. Resident of Walnut Creek Betty Joanne Blankenship Fairclough, loving wife of Richard Hartley Fairclough and loving mother of four daughters, passed away peacefully at Kaiser Hospital, Walnut Creek, on Oct. 5, 2009.

Private family services were held on Oct. 13, 2009. Betty was a native Californian, growing up in Lafayette with her sister Marjorie. Her parents were longtime Lafayette residents, Merle Selme and Evelyn Mae Hartwell Blankenship.

It was at Acalanes High School, from which she graduated early, that she found her passion, coming to love modern dance under the tutelage of Millicent Hamburger. Millicent inspired her with many life lessons and among her favorites was "Your reach must exceed your grasp, else what's a heaven for?" She continued her study of body movement, physical education, and dance at U.C. Berkeley, from where she graduated early with a B.A. degree in Physical Education. It was at Mt. Diablo High School, while teaching P.E. and modern dance, that she met her loving husband, math teacher and head football and track coach, Hart Fairclough. Their first date was the CAL/Stanford big game in November 1952. They got married on April 10th, 1954 and went on to raise four daughters on the side of Mt. Diablo in Walnut Creek. They called their Shangrila "Fairacre." Betty enjoyed being a devoted wife (better known to the family as a "domestic engineer") to a very busy Mt. Diablo High School head coach and later on DVAL Commissioner. She managed this all while raising her four daughters, which included the usual tasks along with caring for chickens, ducks, cats, 4-H lambs, horses and more. Imagine the loads of laundry! All her life she was giving, forever positive, and quick to smile with a twinkle in her eye.

After raising her family, she resumed modern dancing locally and also started to pursue creative writing, in conjunction with nonfiction writing, subsequently publishing several articles on her traveling adventures. She and Hart enjoyed their retirement years traveling abroad and making U.S. road trips in their van "RoamInn." They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this year and Betty recently celebrated her 80th birthday with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband Hart; her sister Marjorie Bates; children Ann Fairclough of La Canada Flintridge, Kathryn Fairclough of Martinez, Susan Fairclough of Lafayette, and Carolyn Thibault of Hope, ID; along with two grandchildren Steven Thibault of Missoula, MT, and David Thibault of Hope, ID.

A "Celebration of Betty's Life" reception will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, November 13th 2009, at the Pleasant Hill Recreation Center, 320 Civic Drive in Pleasant Hill in the "Parkside" room.

Contra Costa Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenchip, Lonnie S. 79, 16Apr1925 - 07Dec2004, Concord, Contra Costa, CA, CA-563-26-4464

Blankenship, Alvin Taylor 93, 20Jan1912 - 14Dec2005, El Sobrante, Contra Costa, CA, AZ-526-12-0675

Blankenship, Jean G. 86, 22Feb1920 - 20Oct2006, El Sobrante, Contra Costa, CA, CA-551-16-3706

Blankenship, Jean Gertrude 86, 22Feb1920 - 20Oct2006, El Sobrante, Contra Costa, CA, CA-552-24-5770

Blankenship, Luther T. 88, 01Jan1914 - 06Apr2002, El Sobrante, Contra Costa, CA, CA-555-10-6026

Blankenship, Everett C. 72, 12Jul1928 - 18Sep2000, Pinole, Contra Costa, CA, CA-565-22-9007

Blankenship, Florence A. 81-82, 26Feb1925 - 25Feb2007, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa, CA, CA-563-26-0794

Fresno

Fresno Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Esther E. 86, 05Jun1915 - 22Apr2002, Clovis, Fresno, CA, CA-546-34-8984

Blankenship, Shirley Faye 68, 23Oct1936 - 09Oct2005, Clovis, Fresno, CA, CA-545-52-6473

Blankenship, Mary E. 75, 30Sep1927 - 03Feb2003, Fresno, Fresno, CA, OK-443-26-0796

Blankenship, Paul 84, 26Jun1919 - 31Jan2004, Fresno, Fresno, CA, CA-555-10-6948

Blankenship, Janine E. 79, 21Feb1926 - 30Mar2005, Kerman, Fresno, CA, CA-559-40-4529

Blankenship, Ernest Allen 56, 05Jul1952 - 09Sep2008, Reedley, Fresno, CA, CA-545-78-1213

Blankenship, William E. 55, 21May1947 - 02Nov2002, Squaw Valley, Fresno, CA, CA-568-68-0041

Glenn

Glenn Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Ted C. 86, 15Nov1922 - 16Sep2009, Willows, Glenn, CA, MO-486-24-6172

Blankenship, Tiny F. 74, 19Apr1926 - 29Jan2001, Willows, Glenn, CA, CA-570-36-3076

Humboldt

Humboldt Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Carl E. 80, 13Jan1927 - 21Oct2007, Arcata, Humboldt, CA, CA-566-28-2722

Blankinship, Glenn L. 82, 06Sep1921 - 10Mar2004, Eureka, Humboldt, CA, WA-536-12-7452

Blankenship, Lettie A. 85, 21May1915 - 30Jul2000, Eureka, Humboldt, CA, CA-563-40-5509

Blankenship, Nancy A. 61, 18Mar1945 - 03Oct2006, Eureka, Humboldt, CA, CA-551-58-1901

Blankenship, Beverly K. 68, 13Jun1936 - 16Sep2004, Redway, Humboldt, CA, CA-570-46-5888

Imperial

Imperial Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Violet 99, 26Aug1907 - 13Feb2007, Brawley, Imperial, CA, CA-545-48-5935

Kern

2005, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, Obituary

Bozeman Daily Chronicle (MT) - May 3, 2005,

Kenneth Grant Pinkerton, formerly of the Gallatin Valley, died April 29, 2005, at his home in Bakersfield, Calif. He died from complications of ALS. Pinkerton was born Jan. 12, 1929, in Bozeman to Otto K. "Red" Pinkerton and Helga H. Pinkerton. He graduated from Gallatin County High School in 1947 as valedictorian of his class and from Montana State University in 1953 with a degree in agricultural engineering. In November 1954, he married Aureta Sue Sandon in Polson. He attended Navel OS School in Newport, R.I., where he was commissioned into the Navy as an ensign and was assigned to flight school in Pensacola, Fla., training to become a jet test pilot. After serving in the Navy, Pinkerton continued his education earning other engineering degrees. His work with irrigation projects took him to Hawaii, Thailand, Ecuador and several places in California. After retiring, Pinkerton became well-known for his metal sculpture art. Several pieces can be seen around Bakersfield, Escondido and other California areas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dan F. Pinkerton; and a son, Wiley K. Pinkerton.

He is survived by his wife of Bakersfield; daughter and son-in-law, Karl and Sue Luft of Templeton, Calif.; sisters, Colleen Blankenship of Belgrade, and Carol Chambers of Three Forks; and several nieces and nephews.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, Obituary

Published in Bakersfield Californian

Eugene Blankenship was born in Sasakwa, Oklahoma, on May 4, 1915. He passed away on May 27, 2005.

His eldest son, Ferrel, preceded Eugene in death.

He is survived by his loving wife, Odessa; daughter, Glenda Guichard of Atascadero; and sons, Billy of Sutherlin, OR and Don of Bakersfield. A large loving family with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at 2:30 p.m., at the Calvary Bible Church on Manor with interment following at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pastor Doug Davis will be officiating.

+2008, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, Obituary

Published in Bakersfield Californian on February 23, 2008

Claudie Blankenship (1943 - 2008)

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery, 2739 Panama Lane, Bakersfield 93313. Burial will be at San Joaquin National Cemetery in Gustine, CA. Pastor Jim Glasco with Full Military Honors and the Kern County Veterans Association will officiate.

Claudie was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Willie Mae Blankenship. He was proud to have served in the 101 Airborne division of the US Army in Vietnam, 1965. Claudie was a welder in the manufacturing of New Holland bail wagons for eleven years in Fowler, CA. He also worked at Hutcherson metals Inc. for three years in Halls, Tennessee. Claudie was also employed as a driller for Gary Drilling in Bakersfield, CA for over twenty years.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of forty-three years, Cynthia; son, John; daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Jeremy Chapman. Also, his three wonderful granddaughters, Martina, Samantha and Kelli Chapman all from Bakersfield, CA. His siblings are Dorthy Blankenship, Carol Rayburn, Ann Nelms, Les Blankenship and Cathy Collins and all their families. He also leaves his childhood buddy, Harry Lee Fry of Saltville, Virginia. He was a great man who was and will be very loved and missed.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 2008 at Greenlawn Southwest. Claudie Blankenship Jan. 7, 1943 - Feb. 19, 2008 Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, Obituary

Published in Bakersfield Californian on April 29, 2008

Mary Ann Blankenship (1940 - 2008), Mary Ann passed away in her home in Bakersfield , CA on April 25, 2008. Mary Ann was born in Garvey, CA to Annie and Otis Clawson.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Richard Blankenship; her four children, Jimmy Ray Padilla, Pamela Nichols, Jenny Brown and Raymond Gorham, Jr.; 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, three brothers and four sisters. Mary Ann will be greatly missed by all family members and friends.

Services will be held on Wednesday, April 30th, 11:30 a.m., at Crossroad to Recovery at the corner of Brundage and Union Avenues, behind U-Haul. We will all see you again in Heaven Mary Ann Blankenship Feb. 23, 1940 - Apr. 25, 2008

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bakersfield/obituary.aspx?n=mary-ann-blankenship&pid=108589804

+2009, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, Obituary

Bakersfield Californian, May 27, 2009

Leslie Charles Blankenship 1953 - 2009 Leslie Charles Blankenship, was born on Feb. 13, 1953 in Bakersfield, CA, and went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2009. He graduated Class of 1971 from Arvin High and worked for over 30 years at Gary / Caza Drilling. He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Willie Mae Blankenship; grandparents, Les and Mary Priest, Charles and Ruth Blankenship; brother, Claudie Blankenship; stepfather, Woodrow Jackson; and father- in-law, Richard Williams.

He is survived by his spouse, June Blankenship; son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Kami Blankenship; son, Scott Blankenship; three wonderful grandchildren, Kira, Eian and Hayden "Honey" Blankenship; mother-in-law, Bessie "Ma Ma" Williams; sister, Dorothy Blankenship; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Gene Rayburn, Ann and Bill Nelms, Cathy and Dave Collins; sister-in-law, Cynthia Blankenship; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Diane Williams, Kent and Kathy Williams, Ann and Tuck Colvin; brothers-in-law, Gary and Danny Williams; cousin, Rick Ellis; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Les was a Great Man and a HERO to our family and will be missed.

Services are Wednesday, May 27, 10 a.m., Lighthouse Tabernacle, 7617 Kearney Ave., Lamont, CA / Arvin Cemetery. Rev. Jim Glasco and Rev. Mark Ford officiating. Special Thanks to the staff at Davita Dialysis and Bakersfield Heart Hospital-ICU.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Kern Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, A. Louise 81, 16Oct1920 - 15May2002, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, CA-549-34-9532

Blankenship, Claudie Farris 65, 07Jan1943 - 19Feb2008, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, CA-548-56-0878

Blankenship, E. V. 90, 04May1915 - 27May2005, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, OK-441-14-7749

Blankenship, Edith 99, 16Dec1900 - 18Oct2000, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, AZ-526-26-8799

Blankenship, Helen Anna 82, 11Sep1925 - 09Jun2008, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, CA-562-32-7157

Blankenship, John T. 53, 20Jul1950 - 24Feb2004, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, CA-555-70-4099

Blankenship, Laura E. 96-97, 29Jan1908 - 20Jan2005, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, WA-531-24-5180

Blankenship, Lela B. 70, 18Nov1934 - 19Dec2004, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, AR-430-56-6650

Blankenship, Leslie Charles 56, 19Feb1953 - 21May2009, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, CA-570-84-8345

Blankenship, Lettie M. 88, 11Oct1916 - 22May2005, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, CA-572-07-8855

Blankenship, Mary Ann 68, 23Feb1940 - 25Apr2008, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, CA-558-48-1804

Blankenship, Loris Leora 94, 18Jul1912 - 13Nov2006, Wofford Heights, Kern, CA, MN-476-24-3554

Kings

+Avenal, Kings Co., CA, Obuituary

Avenal Progress, Sunday, July 11, 2007
Blankenship, Joseph William Son of Joseph Reuben Blankenship & Ada E. Brackney
Joseph William Blankenship was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana November 3, 1919 and died July 2, 2007 in Fresno. Joseph was a longtime resident of Avenal. He was a veteran having served as a medic on a hospital ship in the Pacific during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife Martha, two sons, Joseph Jr. and baby boy Blankenship, one daughter, Betty Ball, a grandson, Bruce Ball, three brothers and a sister.
He is survived by longtime companion and caregiver, Jonnie Fleming, and his daughter Susan Hightower and her husband, Henry. Joseph was the proud grandfather of Sierra and David Arredondo, Joseph Hightower, and Sadie Winsett. He is also survived by his extended family, Wanda and Ben Winsett, John Fleming and family, and Ed Fleming and family.
He will be missed by his many friends and family.
Services are pending and interment will be at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery.

http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blankenship/1937/mb.ashx

Kings Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Joseph William 87, 03Nov1919 - 02Jul2007, Avenal, Kings, CA, AZ-527-03-6490

Blankenship, Audis E. 65, 26Nov1935 - 21Apr2001, Hanford, Kings, CA, CA-554-44-3960

Blankenship, Harold 74, 24Apr1928 - 19Jan2003, Hanford, Kings, CA, CA-548-36-9424

Lassen

Lassen Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Frances O. 92, 28Mar1910 - 26Feb2003, Janesville, Lassen, CA, CA-564-22-8390

Los Angeles

+2000, Burbank, Los Angeles Co., CA, Obituary

The Eldon Advertiser, Tuesday, April 11, 2000

Kathyleen Yoder, 81, of Burbank, Calif., died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000. She was born

Feb. 15, 1918, north of Tuscumbia to William and Cora Belle Tomson Kallenbach.

She attended Wright School and was graduated from Tuscumbia High School. She later

went on to graduate from Capitol Commercial Business School in Jefferson City and she attended

Central Missouri Teachers College in Warrensburg. In 1938 she accepted a teaching position at

Harbison School near Etterville and taught there until 1940. After World War II, she and her husband moved to Iberia and in 1947 purchased a small farm west of town. Later they moved to Kansas and Oklahoma before finally settling on the West Coast. During the 1960s and 1970s, she worked as a medical administrative assistant. She

attended the First Christian Church in Burbank. In yer 70s she enrolled in continuing education programs and Bible education courses.

In 1999, she returned to Lake of the Ozarks for the Kallenbach family reunion and visited

with relatives she had not seen for 50 years.

On Aug. 11, 1938, she was married to Lloyd Arthur Blankenship of Iberia. On July 6, 1980, she was married to Harry Yoder, who died in December 1982.

She is survived by her children, Joann Waters of Cerritos, Calif., Donald Blankenship of

Melbourne, Fla., and Rita Kay Miyagishima of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; four brothers, William

Harry Kallenbach, Dr. Parnell Kallenbach, Royal Kallenbach and her fraternal twin, Forrest Gene

Kallenbach; and five grandchildren. Burial was in Vahalla Cemetery in Burbank, Calif.

+2002, Canoga Park, Los Angeles Co., CA, Death

http://www.mem.com/Story/137268/16287675/16317447?title=Biography

Berdeen Howard Blankenship, [February 7, 1907 - June 21, 2002]

Arrangements under the direction of Gates, Kingsley & Gates Praiswater Mortuary in California, 818.348.3354.

+2003, Los Angeles Co., CA, Obituary

Published in the Los Angeles Times on April 12, 2003

Fred D., Blankenship, Jr. January 29, 1946-April 8, 2003. After a long yet spirited battle with diabetes, Fred D. Blankenship, Jr. passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2003. Fred Douglas Blankenship, Jr., the eldest of six sons, was born January 29, 1946 in Saline, Louisiana to Fred Blankenship, Sr. and Pauline Peoples Blankenship.

Continuing a family tradition of education, Fred graduated from the University of Dominguez Hills. Shortly thereafter, Fred began work with the U.S. Postal Service. During his 27 years of employment, Fred would become a postal supervisor, union president, and mentor. During his last ten years on the job Fred went to work while suffering a great deal of pain. His dedication served as a testament to himself and his parents who instilled in him the value of giving his best effort.

Fred leaves behind a devoted mother, Pauline Blankenship; two children, daughter, Nicole, and son, Fred D. Blankenship, III; brothers, Karl (wife Catherine), Darro (wife Leah), Kelvin, and Dabney Blankenship; his niece, Jene, and nephews, C J and Michael (mother Jackie), along with a host of cherished aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Los Angeles Co., CA, Obituary

Published in Los Angeles Daily News on June 27, 2002

Berdeen "Bernie" Blankenship February 7, 1907 - June 21, 2002

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary "Mae". He had thirteen children, fifty-one grandchildren, eighty-seven great grandchildren and twenty-four great great grandchildren. He was loved by all, and he will be greatly missed.

Entrusted to the care of Gates Kingsley & Gates Praiswater Canoga Park Directors (818) 348-3354

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2000, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Obituary

Lincoln Journal Star (NE) - July 14, 2000 (Ledford Eugene Blankenship)

Blankenship --Gene, 83, Glendale, Calif., died Thursday (7/6/00). Born, Alabama (9/16/16) to Frank and Geneva McGill Blankenship. Owner/proprietor, Jewel City Electronic Supply Company, Glendale, Calif. Served, U.S. Coast Guard, 1940-45. Member, Glendale Chamber of Commerce; American Legion Post 127; New Directions for Youth; Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Committee; Glendale Citizens for Law and Order. Supported, Glendale Symphony Orchestra Association; local police department. Co-founded, Knock Out Graffiti in Glendale. Received community service award created in his honor, Gene Blankenship Award, May 2000.

Survivors: wife, Maxine, formerly of Waverly; four sisters; one brother; nieces; nephews.

Graveside service: 1 p.m. Monday, Rosehill Cemetery, Waverly. No visitation.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2006, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA, Burial

Lincoln Journal Star (NE) - December 15, 2006,

Maxine Dick Blankenship, 89, Glendale, Calif., formerly Waverly, died March 3, 2006. Graveside service: 4 p.m. Friday, Rose Hill Cemetery, Waverly. No viewing. Roper & Sons, 4300 O St.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Los Angeles Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Mary F. 79, 01Dec1922 - 22Sep2002, Bellflower, Los Angeles, CA, CA-552-28-1543

Blankenship, Bernard W. 86, 02Feb1919 - 02Dec2005, Canoga Park, Los Angeles, CA, RR-711-05-1050

Blankenship, Mary E. 92, 26Mar1912 - 29Nov2004, Canoga Park, Los Angeles, CA, ND-502-05-6220

Blankenship, Lloyd A. 87, 14Apr1915 - 10Sep2002, Cerritos, Los Angeles, CA, CA-550-30-7064

Blankenship, Corita D. 75, 28May1926 - 05Feb2002, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, CA, MS-428-32-8522

Blankenship, Warner R. 79, 12Jul1926 - 16Jul2005, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, CA, CA-564-22-8109

Blankenship, Dessie L. 95, 26Apr1905 - 01Mar2001, Claremont, Los Angeles, CA, CA-565-44-4600

Blankenship, Ernest Everett 79, 20Jan1930 - 13Sep2009, Claremont, Los Angeles, CA, CA-560-38-0233

Blankenship, Loyal L. 73, 23Apr1927 - 04Sep2000, Compton, Los Angeles, CA, LA-437-36-8555

Blankenship, Buster 80, 17Feb1927 - 07Mar2007, Downey, Los Angeles, CA, CA-566-20-6101

Blankenship, Elizabeth Lucille 83, 24Oct1926 - 23Dec2009, Downey, Los Angeles, CA, CA-573-28-3546

Blankenship, Eugene 83, 16Oct1916 - 15Jul2000, Glendale, Los Angeles, CA, AL-416-07-7516

Blankenship, Maxine 89, 17Jul1916 - 03Mar2006, Glendale, Los Angeles, CA, NE-506-12-9285

Blankenship, Benjamin H. 74, 23Apr1926 - 01Oct2000, Glendora, Los Angeles, CA, WV-234-30-9634

Blankenship, Michael 37, 22Jul1962 - 15Feb2000, Glendora, Los Angeles, CA, CA-551-49-4435

Blankenship, Phyllis D. 76, 16Aug1930 - 03May2007, Glendora, Los Angeles, CA, KS-512-28-3773

Blankenship, Carol E. 48, 25Nov1957 - 09Aug2006, Lomita, Los Angeles, CA, TX-464-19-7638

Blankenship, Alberta Audelle 89, 23Nov1917 - 13Oct2007, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, CA-550-01-6020

Blankenship, Ann 93, 02Feb1907 - 08May2000, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, CA-563-12-0232

Blankenship, Bennie 76, 08Nov1929 - 27Sep2006, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, LA-436-38-8389

Blankenship, Corriane 86, 16Jul1914 - 02Jun2001, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, TX-467-90-3218

Blankenship, Gussie L. 71, 06Dec1930 - 22Apr2002, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, FL-267-40-6286

Blankenchip, John Edward 89, 14Nov1919 - 01Apr2009, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, OK-446-07-1240

Blankenship, Maude 81, 25Dec1921 - 01Aug2003, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, TX-461-20-7307

Blankenship, Mollie 83, 17Mar1924 - 07Feb2008, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, LA-439-28-3787

Blankenship, Angelina C. 64, 19Feb1939 - 07Mar2003, Santa Clarita, Los Angeles, CA, CA-557-50-5276

Blankenship, Austin L. 82, 15Jul1919 - 01Feb2002, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, CA, OK-444-05-2677

Blankenship, Rebecca H. 85, 09Jul1921 - 23Apr2007, North Hills, Los Angeles, CA, HI-575-12-0689

Blankenship, Bob N. 53, 07Jun1950 - 20Jan2004, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, MT-516-58-2377

Blankenship, Leonard B. 65, 27Jun1941 - 07Nov2006, Palmdale, Los Angeles, CA, CA-563-50-3128

Blankenship, Michael Lee 59, 09Jul1948 - 31May2008, Palmdale, Los Angeles, CA, CA-548-80-2743

Blankenship, Pernella 78, 26Jul1928 - 04Dec2006, Palmdale, Los Angeles, CA, CA-553-36-8071

Blankenship, Paul M. 38, 11Feb1963 - 29Aug2001, Studio City, Los Angeles, CA, OH-298-58-2236

Blankenship, Donald L. 77, 10Jun1927 - 18Jul2004, Temple City, Los Angeles, CA, NM-525-54-9595

Blankenship, Beverly Louise 85, 15Jan1923 - 28Jun2008, Valencia, Los Angeles, CA, CO-522-24-3083

Blankinship, Joy B. 78, 08Mar1927 - 04Feb2006, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA, CA-549-30-4531

Blankenship, Curtis W. 74, 10Aug1931 - 14Dec2005, Whittier, Los Angeles, CA, NY-113-22-3779

Madera

Madera Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Orville D. 88, 05Jul1920 - 26Apr2009, Madera, Madera, CA, IA-482-28-2272

Mariposa

Mariposa Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Lonnie N. 82, 11Mar1923 - 30Mar2005, Mariposa, Mariposa, CA, OK-446-18-7532

Blankenship, Mary B. 82, 16Apr1922 - 31Mar2005, Mariposa, Mariposa, CA, OK-448-20-2760

Marin

Marin Co., CA, Marriages

Blankenship, Michael Scott Gilbert, Kathryn Newlin 08 Oct 2005

Blankenship, Kevin Ray Jaber, Kathleen Anne 09 Sep 2005

http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/AR/VitalStatistics/index.asp

Marin Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Corda 96, 04Apr1911 - 25Feb2008, San Rafael, Marin, CA, CA-551-46-8349

Blankenship, Ollie L. 69, 03Mar1934 - 16Apr2003, Novato, Marin, CA, CA-559-44-4832

Merced

Merced Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Bill W. 67, 30Dec1939 - 06Nov2007, Merced, Merced, CA, CA-558-52-0414

Blankenship, Mary F. 87, 25Oct1917 - 27Mar2005, Merced, Merced, CA, CA-567-09-6250

Monterey

+2005, Monterey, Monterey Co., CA, Funeral

Published in The Monterey Herald on November 3, 2005

Edward C. Blankenship, 65, was born Dec. 11, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY, and died Oct. 29 of natural causes.

Service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Mission Mortuary, 450 Camino El Estero, Monterey.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Edward C., 65, 11Dec1939 - 29Oct2005, Monterey, Monterey, CA, IL-325-32-6507

+2009, Salinas, Monterey Co., CA, Obituary
The Salinas Californian , December 22, 2009

Carolyn Marjorie Clough Blankenship, 61, of Salinas passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at her assisted living facility in Los Osos, CA. Carolyn was born July 14, 1948 in Corry, PA and moved to Southern California when she was a child. Carolyn received her Associates Degree at Los Angeles Harbor College and her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education at California State University Long Beach. She was employed at Wilmington Junior High School in Wilmington, CA as a P.E. Instructor from 1971-1982.

Carolyn had her first child, Philip, in June 1978. She moved to Monterey County from Long Beach in January 1982 when her former husband, Lee Blankenship, became employed with the County of Monterey. Shortly after, Carolyn had her second child, Jennifer, in December 1982. While her children were young, Carolyn was active with both her son and daughter's classrooms, extracurricular and community sports activities. She was involved locally in Cub Scouts of America as a Den Mother and Pack Leader, and was also active in the Girl Scouts of America where she was a Troop Leader. Amongst her many activities involving her children,

Carolyn was also a host mom to several youth exchange students over a 15-year period. Carolyn's love for children encouraged her to become an Instructional Aide for the Washington Union School District where she worked with special needs students for several years. She later learned sign language through the Salinas Adult School and became an aide at Toro School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She loved signing and working with the children.

When Carolyn was diagnosed with cancer in 1998, she knew she was going to put up a fight, and what a fight it was. She became very active in the Salinas Valley through the. She volunteered countless hours on the Relay Committee and was the Team Captain for the Calvary Chapel of Salinas for several years. In 2001, Carolyn received the Eve Mills Most Inspirational Award for her time and dedication to the Salinas Valley.

Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, her cat Preston, going out to eat, and watching new movies when they came out at the theatre. She spent a tremendous amount of time with her two grandchildren, Kylee and Aidan and visited with them as much as she was able. She took great pride in her garden, and on most days, would spend a great deal of time tending to her flowers.

In May 2009, she entered Hospice Care in Los Osos, California to be close to her daughter, Jennifer, and her two grandchildren, Kylee and Aidan. Carolyn loved life and everyone in it, loved the Lord, and put up an amazing fight right until the very end. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.

Survivers: by her son Philip Andrew Blankenship of Los Angeles; daughter, Jennifer Ashley Hunt (Joshua Hunt) of Los Osos; grandchildren, Kylee Cierra Hunt and Aidan Timothy Hunt; brother, David Clough of Carson; sisters, Dolores Doma of Lakewood and Beverly Clough of Bellflower; former husband, Lee Blankenship, as well as many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at the Calvary Chapel of Salinas, 455 Palma Drive, Salinas, CA 93901.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Monterey Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Warren Steven 58, 04Aug1949 - 07Apr2008, Marina, Monterey, CA, CA-560-80-3803

Blankenship, Edward C. 65, 11Dec1939 - 29Oct2005, Monterey, Monterey, CA, IL-325-32-6507

Blankenship, Carolyn M. 61, 14Jul1948 - 06Dec2009, Salinas, Monterey, CA, CA-549-72-1662

Blankenship, Ralph H. 60, 20Dec1947 - 13Aug2008, Seaside, Monterey, CA, CA-558-68-8146

Blankenship, Donna R. 72, 13Aug1927 - 11May2000, Pacific Grove, Monterey, CA, CA-571-28-0154

Blankenship, Mabel Lorean 83-84, 26Oct1925 - 20Oct2009, Pacific Grove, Monterey, CA, KS-514-12-7641

Orange

2009, Brea, Orange Co., CA, Obituary

Lincoln Journal Star (NE) - October 1, 2009,

William "Bill" J Lane, 72, of Brea, Calif., formerly of Lincoln, died peacefully on Sept. 25 in Whittier, Calif. He was born June 18, 1937 in Lincoln to Robert and Mary (Gergen) Lane.

He grew up in Lincoln and graduated from Cathedral High School, served in the US Marine Corp. He graduated from El Camino College in Gardena, Calif. and spent his career with Rockwell-Boeing International in So. Calif. until his retirement in 2001. He enjoyed living in Brea for over 40 years.

He is survived by his wife, Clara and daughter, Cynthia Lane-Estrov (Yuval), two grandchildren, Mayah and Gabriel; 1 brother, Bob Lane of Lincoln; two sisters, Pat Blankenship of Longmont, Colo.; Marilyn Radermacher (Leroy) of Jordan, Minn.; one brother-in-law, Joe Holden (Amy) of Minn.; 14 nieces and nephews and one great niece.

Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Lane and his sister, Barbara Holden.

Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday Oct. 2 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Placentia, Calif. with interment following at Memory Garden Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Buena Park, Orange Co. CA, Obituary

www.appeal-democrat.com , September 17, 2003

Jewel Evaline Lawson, 80, of Buena Park died Sept. 15, 2003, at a care home in Buena Park. Born in Gideon, Mo., she had been a resident of Marysville since 1969 and moved to the Los Angeles area about a year ago. She was a member and co-worker of the Yuba City Moose Lodge since 1976.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Stevens of Buena Park and Janet Blankenship of Fallon, Nev.; a son, Robert Holland of Pacifica; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the home of Gordon Stevens, 6140 Sunshine Ave., Marysville. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Brothers Anaheim Mortuary.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Orange Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, James David 85, 19Aug1923 - 30Nov2008, Anaheim, Orange, CA, MI-372-14-7503

Blankenship, Mary L. 77, 15Feb1926 - 04Nov2003, Anaheim, Orange, CA, MS-428-26-4199

Blankenship, William T. 68, 18Feb1934 - 16Dec2002, Brea, Orange, CA, CA-571-42-8459

Blankenship, Carole J. 58, 16Apr1949 - 11Oct2007, Buena Park, Orange, CA, CA-565-76-4353

Blankinship, James E. 69, 02May1935 - 07Jun2004, Fountain Valley, Orange, CA, CA-565-46-2404

Blankenship, William Allen 58, 17Nov1949 - 01Apr2008, Fullerton, Orange, CA, CA-569-80-8591

Blankenship, Elizabeth Catherine 88, 10Jul1919 - 22Nov2007, Garden Grove, Orange, CA, OR-544-12-0908

Blankenship, Ethel Rita 88, 15Dec1919 - 29Oct2008, Huntington Beach, Orange, CA, OH-301-05-3032

Blankenship, Eva M. 97, 15Aug1905 - 18May2003, Huntington Beach, Orange, CA, CA-563-20-3699

Blankenship, William 78, 30Mar1929 - 21May2007, Los Alamitos, Orange, CA, CA-567-32-8562

Blankenship, Floyd R. 87, 24Mar1915 - 31Oct2002, Mission Viejo, Orange, CA, ID-518-14-1203

Blankenship, Dona I. 49, 23Jan1952 - 18Nov2001, Orange, Orange, CA, CA-563-96-6708

Blankenship, Jerry Alan 78, 10Oct1929 - 29May2008, Placentia, Orange, CA, KS-514-24-3042

Blankenship, Kathleen A. 62, 14Feb1943 - 15May2005, Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange, CA, MA-027-34-0947

Blankenship, Blanche Mae 97, 05Feb1908 - 18Dec2005, Santa Ana, Orange, CA, CA-573-28-4710

Blankenship, Eula T. 84, 07Aug1915 - 17Jul2000, Westminster, Orange, CA, CA-558-26-2118

Blankenship, Lillian E. 92, 20Sep1909 - 02Apr2002, Westminster, Orange, CA, CA-552-56-4572

Blankenship, Leland D. 73, 06May1929 - 21Jul2002, Yorba Linda, Orange, CA, TX-453-38-2067

Placer

2004, Auburn, Placer Co., CA, Death

www.lmtribune.com

Former Lewiston area resident Barbara Faye Heinecke Blankenship died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at her granddaughter's home in Auburn, Calif. She was 84. The memorial service was Jan. 22 in Auburn.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Rocklin, Placer Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/lloyd-blankenship-obituary?pid=421128&view=guestbook

Lloyd Lee Blankenship passed away in Roseville on July 25, 2002 at 9:15 AM of congested heart failure and complications from a stroke. Born on June 26, 1915.

Resident of Rocklin since 1976, after 30 years in the Roseville-Placer Country area. He worked as a mechanic for his entire life and a manager for Southall Chevron gas station in Roseville. His hobbies included fishing and camping.

Preceded in death by daughter Bonnie Crim.

Survived by his wife of 60 years, Martha Marie (Marrs) Blankenship of Oklahoma; children Johnny Lee and his wife Diane of Vallejo, Connie Sue Andrews and her husband Ron of Sacramento, Doris Hernandez of Oklahoma, and Donald Blankenship and his wife Valerie of Oklahoma; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nephews, and neices.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM, following a viewing at 10:30-11:00 AM, both at Roseville Cemetery.

2004, Sheridan, Placer Co., CA, Obituary

www.appeal-democrat.com , December 14, 2004

Joey Leon Lessley Sr., 48, of Sheridan died Dec. 4, 2004, in Sheridan. Born in Pittsburg, he was a Mid-Valley resident for about 30 years. He was retired after working for Door Craft in Lincoln.

Survivors include three sons, Joey Leon Lessley Jr. of Wheatland and James Couch and Vincent Couch, both of Pittsburg; a daughter, Angela Patterson of Redding; his father, Julian Wess Lessley of Sheridan; a brother, Darrell Lessley of Manteca; four sisters, Julie Blankenship of Sheridan, Mary Lou Macias of Stockton and Peggy Peery and Jackie Davis, both of Walnut Creek; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Lessley.

Services: A celebration of life will be held at noon Saturday at Stewart Hall on Camp Far West Road in Sheridan. Arrangements were under the direction of the Nautilus Society of Sacramento.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Placer Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Barbara F. 84, 13Feb1919 - 21Jan2004, Auburn, Placer, CA, ID-519-48-7096

Blankenship, H. J. 89, 05Dec1915 - 29Apr2005, Auburn, Placer, CA, CA-570-07-8962

Blankenship, Jerry R. 69, 29Jun1934 - 17Aug2003, Newcastle, Placer, CA, CA-550-42-9807

Blankenship, Lloyd L. 87, 26Jun1915 - 25Jul2002, Rocklin, Placer, CA, CA-551-24-7120

Blankenship, Roger Alan 52, 18Jan1957 - 25Aug2009, Rocklin, Placer, CA, CA-572-11-1369

Blankenship, Denzel B. 78, 05Apr1923 - 03Feb2002, Tahoe Vista, Placer, CA, KY-406-16-8968

Blankenship, Shirley Annabele 84, 30May1923 - 18Apr2008, Tahoe Vista, Placer, CA, CA-567-20-6132

Plumas

Plumas Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Betty Ann 78, 06Apr1930 - 29Oct2008, Canyondam, Plumas, CA, CA-547-36-9569

Blankenship, Ann M. 75, 16Jun1926 - 19Nov2001, Greenville, Plumas, CA, CA-549-32-5638

Riverside

+2005, Cabazon, Riverside Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.recordgazette.net/obituaries/andrea-mae-blankenship/article_98cf5355-0869-5b7b-9867-576c477f0d1e.html

Andrea Mae Blankenship, 57, passed away on Sept. 11, at her home in Cabazon. Born on June 15, 1948 in Catonsville, M.D. She was a Pass Area resident for 30 years.

Andrea worked at the Beaumont Police Dept. for 29 years. She started her career as a dispatch operator and worked her way to administration. To her family and friends she was fondly reffered to as "Andy". We will all miss her naieve sence of humor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Jewell Blankenship; brother, Robert Keith Blankenship.

She is survived by her sons, Robbie (Kari) Blankenship, Mark Blankenship; grandaughters, Abby Jewell, Ani Lyn and Heather; siblings, Kenny (Phyllis) Blankenship, Pam Edwarson, Shirley (Bradley) Blume, Daniel (Sandra) Blankenship, Debbie (Mike) Sweet; 14 nieces and nephews.

Services were held at 2 p.m. on Sept. 15, at the Beaumont Civic Center. Inurnment at Chino Valley Cemetery, Arizona.

2000, Corona, Riverside Co., CA, Obituary

The Wichita Eagle, (KS) - September 5, 2000,

Blankenship, Pat R., 72, of Corona, Calif., formerly of Pratt, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2000. Private family service.

Survivors: husband, Dan; sons, Brad, Don both of Pratt, Jay of Iuka; daughters, Kathy Adams of Golden Valley, Ariz., Nancy Fry of Oxnard, Calif.; brothers, Bud Harzman of Yuma, Ariz., Kip Harzman of Pratt; sisters, Cherie Miller of Oakley, Candy Detwiler of Valley Center; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, La Quinta, Riverside Co., CA, Obituary

http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.obits/48938/mb.ashx

Published in the Fresno Bee, Fresno, CA from 3/18/2006 - 3/25/2006 Kern James W. Blankenship, a resident of La Quinta, CA, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2006, at age 67. James grew up in Fresno. He was a USDA Inspector for 33 years. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and served in the U.S. National Guard.

James was preceded in death by his brother, Ed Blankenship, in 2005.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Blankenship; daughters, Tamara Crook of Flagstaff, AZ, and Patricia Brower of El Dorado Hills, CA; sister, Ann Uhd of Fresno, CA; and three grandchildren.

The Funeral Service will be private. Fitzhenry Funeral Home Palm Desert, CA (760)776-8866

+2009, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, Obituary

Published in Press-Enterprise on September 5, 2009

James R. Blankenship 1926-2009. Born March 5, 1926 in Pasadena, California to the late Ray Blankenship & Hazel Vestal Blankenship. Passed away Aug. 30, 2009.

James is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Charlene, son Randall, daughters Donna Aubrey of San Clemente and Lynn Halliburton of Apple Valley, son-in-laws Mark Aubrey and Mike Halliburton. Four Grandchildren, Derek Aubrey, Holly & Tara Halliburton and Erin Blankenship. One Great-grandchild, Seth Stoddard.

Services pending. Internment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Riverside, CA.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, San Jacinto, Riverside Co., CA, Obituary

The Marion Daily Republican, February 16, 2006

Julia "Judy" Blankenship, age 80, passed from this world the morning of Feb. 12, at her residence in San Jacinto, Calif. She and her husband had been California residents for the past 25 years and were former residents of Marion. They had been married for 62 years.

She is survived by her husband, Robert; two daughters, Jeri Palmer and Kristine B. Jones, both of Marion; a son, Michael Blankenship of Carbondale; brother Joe Jenkins of Palm Springs, Calif; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Riverside Co., CA, Riverside Nat. Cem., Burial

22495 Van Buren Boulevard Zip 92518 TX (951) 653-8417

Blankenship, Lura M. b. 02/11/1904, DOD 02/26/2000, Sec. 56A #1662

Wife of Blankenship, Sam Row EMC USN

Blankenship, Billy J. PFC USAF, b. 10/11/1928, DOD 08/28/2000, Sec. 50 # 2557, WWII

Blankenship, Benjamin H. GM3 USN, b. 04/23/1926, DOD 10/01/2000, Sec. 50 # 403, WWII

Blankenship, Kenneth D. SGT USAAF, b. 04/04/1923, DOD 02/12/2001, Sec. 45 #2476, WWII

Blankenship, Bradley Ward SN USN, b. 03/14/1952, DOD 10/09/2001, Sec. 55 # 4791, V,

Blankenship, Harold L. SP4 USA, b. 10/19/1937, DOD 11/08/2001, Sec. 55 #3711

From: Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net

Riverside Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Juliette 69, 25Sep1936 - 24Jan2006, Beaumont, Riverside, CA, AR-430-60-9522

Blankenship, Melvin Lee 85, 16Jun1921 - 21Jul2006, Beaumont, Riverside, CA, VA-226-12-9350

Blankenship, Zelda J. 98, 11Aug1909 - 26Aug2007, Blythe, Riverside, CA, CA-551-34-8606

Blankenship, Charlene Agatha 79, 04Oct1930 - 01Nov2009, Calimesa, Riverside, CA, CA-571-34-6708

Blankenship, James Ray 83, 05Mar1926 - 30Aug2009, Calimesa, Riverside, CA, CA-570-22-9869

Blankenship, Geraldine D. 82, 19Jul1923 - 03Apr2006, Desert Hot Springs, Riverside, CA, CA-553-26-7801

Blankenship, Mari Ann 68, 08Mar1940 - 18Oct2008, Hemet, Riverside, CA, CA-559-56-9383

Blankenship, James W. 67, 31May1938 - 16Mar2006, La Quinta, Riverside, CA, CA-552-52-1906

Blankenship, Doris Mae 79, 02May1926 - 12Sep2005, Lake Elsinore, Riverside, CA, CA-566-26-5558

Blankenship, Drewery E. 87, 07Aug1921 - 27Feb2009, Lake Elsinore, Riverside, CA, LA-436-24-9566

Blankenship, Roger W. 46, 22Dec1954 - 19Sep2001, Mira Loma, Riverside, CA, AR-430-08-6802

Blankenship, Lura M. 96, 11Feb1904 - 26Feb2000, Riverside, Riverside, CA, DC-577-40-7134

Blankenship, Julia Faye 80, 29Sep1925 - 12Feb2006, San Jacinto, Riverside, CA, IL-326-22-5103

Blankenship, James Robert 77, 10Sep1928 - 20Nov2005, Sun City, Riverside, CA, OH-287-24-1514

Blankenship, Kenneth D. 77, 04Apr1923 - 12Feb2001, Sun City, Riverside, CA, MO-495-14-7610

Sacramento

Sacramento Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Margaret Esther 85, 26Apr1923 - 03Oct2008, Antelope, Sacramento, CA, CA-559-26-6302

Blankenship, Robert W. 68-69, 27Jan1932 - 21Jan2001, Citrus Heights, Sacramento, CA, OH-290-24-5563

Blankenship, Ronald David 43, 08May1962 - 14Apr2006, Citrus Heights, Sacramento, CA, OK-444-72-3832

Blankenship, Rita Jean 77, 16Jul1929 - 08Jun2007, Elk Grove, Sacramento, CA, CA-555-38-9486

Blankinship, Altha L. 67, 30May1934 - 28Jan2002, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, CA, TX-452-52-0953

Blankenship, Edna H. 81, 06May1924 - 06Apr2006, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, CA-558-46-5277

Blankenship, Jack H. 41, 31Jan1964 - 06Mar2005, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, CA-570-13-3576

Blankinship, Jean 71, 29Oct1931 - 09Jan2003, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, OK-443-28-4702

Blankenship, Raymond 84, 13Oct1921 - 10Sep2006, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, TX-452-22-8473

Blankenship, Scott Jefferson 54, 13Sep1953 - 28Oct2007, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, CA-560-96-4314

Blankenship, Willard J. 79, 01Mar1923 - 04May2002, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, MI-382-18-6851

San Bernardino

2004, Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA, Obituary

Daily Press, 4/11/2004

Janet Lea Burch was born on Sept. 23, 1934, and a morning dove blessed us as she passed on April 7, 2004. She was born in Emerson, Neb., to Bennett and Alma Brustkern, where she was the baby and seventh born, along with six other children (five sisters and one brother). She met and married Donald D. Burch in 1955, and they eventually moved out to California, where they started their family of three children, Debbie, Jeff and Teri. Mom was a very giving wife and mother and was there for everything we could ever need. She eventually became a waitress, where she absolutely shined. It was something she truly loved to do and she was loved by everyone she served. Applied for sainthood, awaiting the final paperwork. This is how we felt about Mom ... Our mother (The Queen Mum, as we call her) was a beautiful woman inside and out, who was loved by all. She always wore a smile and would give everything of herself if it would help another in need. She was the Kool-Aid mom and was always there for us and for all our friends. She had so much love inside of her that it overflowed onto everyone she met. She was a grandma to all children and a true friend to those who were lucky enough to know her. We received a true blessing by having her as our mom. God broke the mold when he made her. Everything that we are, the very best parts of us, are from her. A gift of love she gave us that will live in each of us forever. She was loved so very deeply and will be missed, but we know that she is with God and together again with our dad.

Janet is survived by her three children, Debbie Simmons and husband, Ken, of Logandale, Nev., Jeff Burch and wife, Angie, of Azusa, and Teri Dzida and husband, Steve, of Oak Hills.; her granddaughters, Jenifer Aki, Samantha Blankenship, Ni-cole Simmons, Megan Simmons, Danielle Burch, Emily Simmons and Taylor Dzida; grandsons, Anthony Burch, Baby Kenny Simmons, Kaluna Aki (Jenifer’s husband), Michael Blankenship (Sa-mantha’s husband) and Daniel; her loving sisters, Shirley (Pat) Brandt, Merle Jenkins and husband, Ron, Cleo (Bob) Stoffle and husband, Stan, and Jean Hood.

She will join in heaven her pre-deceased loving husband, Donald; her parents, Bennett and Alma Brustkern; her brother, Joseph (Buck) Brustkern; her sister, Delores (Doug) Crinklaw; and her brothers-in-law, Johnny Brandt and Bob Hood.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Victor Valley Mortuary, with graveside services to follow at Sunset Hills Memorial Park. Victor Valley Mortuary is handling arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Yucca Valley, San Bernardino Co., CA, Obituary

http://hosting-24280.tributes.com/show/Evelyn-R.-Blankenship-86536311

Evelyn Rainey Blankenship passed away August 5, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. A Yucca Valley resident for over 30 years, she was born in Lindsey, California , July 26, 1922. She was a warm and caring homemaker devoted to her family.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Purkiss, of Wellington, Nevada, her son, Alford, Sandy, Rainey of Pine, Grove, California, daughter Anna Descher of Boulder City, Nevada. and her sister Velda Lepker Weinert of Bullhead, City, Arizona.

She will be deeply missed by everyone that knew her

San Bernardino Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Thomas Sylvester 61, 07Aug1945 - 10Jun2007, Apple Valley, San Bernardino, CA, CA-545-64-2445

Blankenship, Shirley M. 65, 25Aug1940 - 15Sep2005, Hesperia, San Bernardino, CA, CA-556-52-5744

Blankenship, Amy L. 83, 10Jun1918 - 17Nov2001, Joshua Tree, San Bernardino, CA, CA-559-20-3504

Blankenship, Billy J. 71, 11Oct1928 - 28Aug2000, Ontario, San Bernardino, CA, CA-548-32-4458

Blankenship, Loren L. 81, 10Dec1925 - 08Aug2007, Ontario, San Bernardino, CA, MO-487-28-9331

Blankenship, Edithe M. 86, 18Feb1920 - 02Jun2006, Mentone, San Bernardino, CA, CA-564-26-0973

Blankenship, William F. 83, 24Jul1919 - 22Jun2003, Redlands, San Bernardino, CA, RR-710-01-4648

Blankership, Ray F. 69, 03Feb1934 - 20May2003, Rialto, San Bernardino, CA, WV-234-48-7379

Blankenship, Della L. 87, 30Jul1912 - 26Mar2000, Victorville, San Bernardino, CA, CA-551-30-0221

Blankenship, Evelyn R. 87, 26Jul1922 - 05Aug2009, Yucca Valley, San Bernardino, CA, AZ-527-28-5975

San Diego

+2007, Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA,

Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on September 30, 2007

Delphine Etta Blankenship, Nov. 7, 1941 to Sept. 27 2007 Born Delphine Etta Bly in Honolulu, Hawaii, Del graduated with honors from Chula Vista High school in 1959.

Del was married for 45 years to John Barry Blankenship and was a wonderful and beloved mother of two boys Nathan and Matthew and grandmother of two, Sabrina and Anya via Alina and Nathan Blankenship.

As a giving and ever caring person, Del was active in the church and teaching at colleges in Hawaii and Oregon, and later as an English as a Second Language teacher in Chula Vista. A vibrant woman taken far before her time, but although she will be missed, solace is found by family and friends in that she has rejoined her lifelong love and soul mate husband John, her sister Merle and cherished parents Olga and Luther Bly.

She is survived by her sons and brother Robert Bly of Fresno CA.

Memorial Service to be held at Community Mortuary, 855 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911-2006 on Monday October 1st at 2:00 PM

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Escondido, San Diego Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/obituaries/article_f269f344-b5ec-5fbf-9aad-9c2b0c384fda.html

Lois Marilyn Baird, 84, died Saturday, April 21, 2007. Born April 15, 1923, in Warren, Ohio, she lived in Escondido for 34 years. She was a volunteer for the Friends of the Library for more than 25 years. She taught the piano. Mrs. Baird was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Bendell Alexander, in 1982; and second husband Louis Patrick Baird in 1998.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Julie L. and Kevin Kleiter of Escondido, Marilyn Alexander and Stuart Blankenship and Nancy L. Sale, all of Richmond, Va.; stepsons and step daughters-in-law Pat and Terry Baird of North Carolina, and Mike and Jonnie Baird of Idaho; brother and sister-in-law Robert L. and Jean Porter of Franklin, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Private inurnment at Oak Hill Memorial Park is planned.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, La Jolla, San Diego Co., CA, Obituary,

http://legacy.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20040805/news_1m5obitkp.html

Constance B. O'Reilly, 75, Aug. 19, 1928-Aug. 3, 2004, of La Jolla died Tuesday. She was born in La Jolla and was a program director of job training services for the Sweetwater Union High School District.

Survivors include her daughters, Stephanie Blankenship of San Jose, Laurie Hubbard of Grass Valley and Robin Blankenship and Theresa Blankenship of La Jolla; sons, John Blankenship of San Jose, Daniel Blankenship of La Jolla and Timothy Blankenship of La Mesa; stepdaughter, Maureen O'Reilly of Truckee; stepson, Timothy O'Reilly of Truckee; sister, Jacqueline Stewart of South Dakota; brother, David Holder of Washington state; and 11 grandchildren.

Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. James-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. Interment: 2 p.m. tomorrow, El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, La Jolla, San Diego Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.mocavo.com/visit?q=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fboards.ancestry.com%2Ftopics.obits%2F31062%2Fmb.ashx%0A&m=99755a42329374f99e32567505489d1d

August 13, 2005 [Saturday]

Part psychologist, part philosopher, and every bit an educator, Powell Blankenship viewed a tennis lesson as an adventure in self-empowerment. His goal, he once said, was first to enhance each student's self-image. Should he succeed in that, he believed he could attain his secondary objective: "To teach them to play tennis as well as they can."

Mr. Blankenship, regarded by many as the thinking man's tennis pro, died Monday at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, CA. He was 72. The cause of death was cancer, said Doug Bradley, a tennis coach who took his first lessons from Mr. Blankenship.

One of San Diego's most experienced tennis instructors, Mr. Blankenship taught the game for more than 50 years to players of all ages and abilities. With seemingly timeless wisdom and adaptability, he endured changing eras and styles by emphasizing the intangibles especially mental awareness. In 1998, Mr. Blankenship, who taught for most of his career at the Pacific Beach Tennis Club, was honored as Male Pro Coach of the Year by the San Diego District of the United States Tennis Association. "Powell was an intellectual type guy, a deep thinker, who knew all the whys and wherefores," said Bill Bond, who recently retired as head tennis pro at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. "He was a terrific teacher, for many years one of the best around. He seemed uncomplicated and laid back but he was very serious. He would do anything and everything he could to get a point across." With children, that could mean performing magic tricks to hold their attention. "He was quite talented at magic," said Ben Press, the dean of San Diego tennis pros. "With kids, it's not a question of age but interest span. Powell knew how to entertain them."

Mr. Blankenship, who excelled in tennis as a junior player, began coaching in 1950 as an assistant for the Coronado Recreation Department at Hotel del Coronado. "There were only about a dozen of us teaching in the early days," Press recalled. "We would meet and discuss different aspects of teaching tennis, and Powell was way head of us with kinesiology (the study of mechanics and anatomy in relation in human movement). "It has come to the fore now, but he was way ahead of his time."

Fred Kinne, who began teaching youth tennis in San Diego in 1952, said: "Powell taught manners as well as tennis. He was the best sport in tennis I ever saw." Mr. Blankenship defined his teaching philosophy succinctly: "Thought creates form. Attitude creates efficiency. Imagination creates effectiveness." To expand his teaching parameters, he once consulted an ancient Asian book, the I Ching, or the book of changes, for inspiration. His students over the years included Brian Teacher, winner of the 1980 Australian Open and No. 7 in the world in 1981; and former University of San Diego standouts Ian McLaughlin and Peter Herman. His mission, as he saw it, was not to develop champions so much as to enable people to enjoy the game and reach their potential by engaging both mind and body.

"One thing I learned from him is that there are many ways to teach tennis," said Bradley, whose first tennis lessons were from Mr. Blankenship at Pacific Beach Junior High School. "Some people learn better visually, some by words. "Powell understood this. He taught me to teach differently to different people."

"His older brothers didn't think he was good enough to play tennis with them," said Betty Blankenship, his sister-in-law. "But he kept practicing and taking lessons, and then they wouldn't play with him because he was so good." Mr. Blankenship, a lefthander, sharpened his game under the tutelage of former Wimbledon doubles champion Les Stoefen; Eleanor Tenant, who also taught Bobby Riggs; and former Hotel Del pro Carmack Berryman. At La Jolla High School, his two loves were music, especially playing the trumpet and trombone, and tennis. He was good enough on the court to earn a scholarship to UCLA.

He turned it down to stay at home and care for his widowed mother. As much as he loved tennis, he didn't feel deprived. He had soured on the competitive aspect of the game, his sister-in-law said. "Powell didn't like to see the other guy lose," she said. "In a tournament, he would be wiping out his opponent, then he would let down and lose games. He never had the drive to be competitive." Mr. Blankenship worked various jobs, including one at the Convair Division of General Dynamics, while teaching tennis. Eventually, he earned a secondary teaching credential at San Diego State College. For 19 years, he taught math at Pacific Beach Junior High, where he offered free tennis lessons to students in the mornings before class. When he retired from the classroom in 1980, he became devoted to tennis full time at Pacific Beach Tennis Club, where he taught until two weeks before his death.

Mr. Blankenship was born April 24, 1933, in Oceanside CA and grew up in La Jolla CA.

Mr. Blankenship outlived three older brothers, William, Fran and John.

Survivors include a sister, Margaret Beason of San Diego.

A celebration of life is scheduled for 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at Pacific Beach Tennis Club. Friends are hoping to create a memorial fund to pay for a plaque or bench in his honor at Pacific Beach Tennis Club

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

SSDI; Blankenship, Powell, 72, 24Apr1933 - 07Aug2005, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, CA-569-44-3486

2006, Ramona, San Diego Co., CA, Obituary

www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib

William Noal Garrett, 89, (March 9, 1917-Nov. 1, 2006) of Ramona died Nov. 1. He was born in Bonham, Texas, and was a senior building inspector for the University of California San Diego. He was retired from the Navy and was a member of First Christian Church.

Survivors include his daughter, Priscilla Claren of Humansville, Mo.; son, Patrick Garrett of Ramona; sister, Marianne Blankenship of Amarillo, Texas; brother, Dean of Altrus, Okla.; and one grandchild.

Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. tomorrow, Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary, 321 12th St., Ramona.

Services: 10 a.m. Friday at the mortuary. Interment: after services, Nuevo Memory Gardens, 532 Ash St., Ramona.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2008, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Obituary

Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on January 7, 2008

Brett George Blankenship, 34, [July 3, 1973-Dec. 24, 2007] of San Diego died Dec. 24. He was born in California.

Survivors include his father, Dale Blankenship of San Diego; and grandmother, Lorraine Blankenship of Port Townsend, Wash.

Services: none announced.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

San Diego Co., CA, Ft. Rosecrans Nat. Cem., Burial

P.O. BOX, 6237, Zip 92166, TX (619) 553-2084

Blankenship, Danny Ronald RCT USA, b. 06/19/1940, DOD 12/21/2002, Sec. CBDD R-3 #42

From: Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net

San Diego Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Danny R. 62, 19Jun1940 - 21Dec2002, Carlsbad, San Diego, CA, WV-233-62-2671

Blankenship, Diane L. 63, 26May1938 - 21Nov2001, Carlsbad, San Diego, CA, CA-546-48-3377

Blankenship, Delphine Etta 65, 07Nov1941 - 27Sep2007, Chula Vista, San Diego, CA, CA-555-56-0886

Blankenship, John Barry 68, 24Nov1937 - 01May2006, Chula Vista, San Diego, CA, TX-461-56-2280

Blankenship, Mable Irene 93, 15Mar1913 - 25Apr2006, Chula Vista, San Diego, CA, CA-569-44-5981

Blankenship, Lowell F. 94, 06Nov1908 - 15Jul2003, El Cajon, San Diego, CA, CO-521-30-8757

Blankenship, Mary J. 90, 23Nov1912 - 30Sep2003, El Cajon, San Diego, CA, CO-521-01-2823

Blankenship, Powell 72, 24Apr1933 - 07Aug2005, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, CA-569-44-3486

Blankenship, Bertha N. 80, 18Nov1926 - 18Nov2006, La Mesa, San Diego, CA, CA-560-32-3269

Blankenship, Gladys 86, 11Aug1915 - 07Nov2001, La Mesa, San Diego, CA, TX-456-34-5139

Blankenship, Thelma W. 89, 10Oct1914 - 16May2004, La Mesa, San Diego, CA, OK-447-18-5707

Blankenship, Glenna M. 74, 25Nov1928 - 31Jul2003, National City, San Diego, CA, KY-406-32-4218

Blankenship, Carol M. 82, 12Feb1922 - 26Sep2004, Oceanside, San Diego, CA, SD-503-12-9272

Blankenship, Brett George 34, 03Jul1973 - 24Dec2007, San Diego, San Diego, CA, CA-602-05-6569

Blankenship, Diane Lynne 58, 04Mar1948 - 30Jun2006, San Diego, San Diego, CA, CA-553-76-3532

Blankenship, Johnie W. 70, 19Nov1932 - 15May2003, San Diego, San Diego, CA, LA-439-42-4525

Blankenship, Melvin Arthur 81, 08Dec1924 - 12Jul2006, San Diego, San Diego, CA, CA-562-28-3005

Blakenship, Frank O. 68, 12Sep1932 - 10Nov2000, San Diego, San Diego, CA, WA-538-28-7931

Blankenship, Barbara A. 60-61, 09Feb1942 - 04Feb2003, Spring Valley, San Diego, CA, CA-552-78-4555

San Francisco

San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA,

George Washington High School, Class of 2008

Blankenship, Kirsten
Blankenship, Nicole

http://www.sfgenealogy.com/sf/schools/gwhs2008.htm

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

San Francisco Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Curtis 52, 26Jun1950 - 07Aug2002, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, CA-546-84-2580

Blankenship, Kenneth 45, 20Oct1955 - 01Dec2000, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, CA-568-08-5212

San Joaquin

2009, Manteca, San Joaquin Co., CA, Obituary

Manteca Bulletin, Friday, May 22, 2009, (Calif.)

Helen Suzan (Suzi) McTigue nee Owens, 56, died May 4, 2009 in Manteca. She was born March 24, 1953 in Fort Ord, Calif. Suzi and her family moved to Manteca in 1963. Suzi held first chair French Horn when she graduated from Manteca High School in 1971. She loved her family, her drawings, writing poetry, crocheting and singing karoake. Suzi was preceded in death by her loving parents, Charles and Beatrice Owens.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Erin and Dan Blankenship; 5 granddaughters, Jocelyn, Nakayla, Nichole, Julia and Bailey; her sister, Mari-Beth Owens-Hood; 2 brothers, Charles (Chuck) and David Owens; sister-in-law Patricia Owens; her best friends Al and Sheila Levin; and Stephanie Helms; 2 nephews; 3 nieces; 3 great-nieces and 3-great-nephews.

A celebration of life service for Suzi will be held on Friday, May 29, at 4:30 p.m. at the Manteca Moose Lodge.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Manteca, San Joaquin Co., CA, Obituary

Manteca Bulletin, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009(Calif.)

John Peters, 66, entered into rest on Dec. 16, 2009 in Manteca, California. He was born on Feb. 25, 1943 to the late Mr. and Mrs. David and Mildred Peters in Nebraska. John joins his parents in heaven as well as his brother David Peters.

Mr. Peters is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years Barbara Peters of Lathrop. His children are; Corey Peters of Idaho, Brett Peters of Manteca, Ricky Atkinson of Lathrop and Carol Atkinson of Las Vegas. He was blessed by four grandchildren; Ada Atkinson of Tracy, Samantha Blankenship of Las Vegas, Christen Linck of Las Vegas, and Anita Linck of Las Vegas.

John was a resident of Lathrop for 62 years. He retired after 37 years of service from Libby Owens Ford (LOF). Some of John’s favorite pass-times where playing on his computer, swimming, watching football and woodworking with his late father. John loved everyone he came in contact with; his easy-going nature was always a comfort to all. He was a devoted husband and loved his grandchildren deeply. John’s kind-hearted spirit will be missed.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday Dec. 22, 2009 at 3 p.m. at P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home 290 N. Union Road in Manteca.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Gustine, San Joaquin Co., CA, San Joaquin Valley Nat. Cem., Burial

32053 W. McCabe Road, Zip 95322, TX (209) 854-1040

Blankenship, Ezra L. USN, b. 02/15/1916, DOD 09/28/2004, Sec. 1 #1222, WWII

Blankenship, Larry H. SP4 USA, b. 06/18/1937, DOD 04/16/2004, Sec. C-10 #110

From: Don Blankenship donblank(at)earthlink.net

San Joaquin Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Maxine Joan 64, 06Feb1942 - 27Jun2006, Escalon, San Joaquin, CA, CA-546-58-0057

Blankinship, Lonnie R. 66, 04Feb1936 - 16Dec2002, Lathrop, San Joaquin, CA, AR-432-58-7685

Blankenship, John C. 89, 05Feb1913 - 08Jul2002, Manteca, San Joaquin, CA, CA-550-18-9434

Blankenship, Ruth 90, 29Jul1915 - 20Nov2005, Stockton, San Joaquin, CA, OK-441-14-6804

Blankenship, Joan 71, 08Jun1928 - 28Jan2000, Tracy, San Joaquin, CA, GA-258-26-8768

San Luis Obispo

+2009, Los Osos, San Luis Obispo Co., CA, Death

Carolyn M. Blankenship, 61, of Salinas, Born on Jul. 14, 1948, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 in Los Osos. She was born on July 14, 1948 in Corry, PA. Memorial Service is pending.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

San Luis Obispo Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankinship, Doris E. 84, 07Sep1918 - 13May2003, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, CA, CA-565-46-4163

Blankenship, Laverne 79, 17Jan1923 - 15Mar2002, Oceano, San Luis Obispo, CA, WA-532-16-2581

Blankenship, Ted 78, 14Mar1926 - 05Dec2004, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, CA, CA-561-30-0226

San Mateo

+2009, Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA, Obituary

Inside Bay Area , April 22, 2009

Clarence Edward Blankenship May 14, 1920 - April 18, 2009 Resident of Redwood City Born May 14th, 1920 passed away peacefully in his home in Redwood City, CA. on April 18th, 2009 at the age of 88. Clarence was a veteran of WWII in the Army Air Force and United States Marine Corps. Before his retirement, at the age of 85 in 2004, he worked at Independent Electrical Supply for 48 years. Clarence will be deeply missed!

He is survived by his lovely wife Gladyce M. Blankenship, his 5 daughters Lu Juana Livingston, Rozland Umphrey, Aleta Wallace, Sylvia Webb, Victoria Strawhacker and three sons Edward Hi Strawhacker, William Strawhacker and Michael Strawhacker. Also by his 26 grandchildren and 16 great grand children.

Visitation will be held at Redwood Chapel on Friday, April 24th from 1pm to 9PM and Saturday, April 25th from 10AM to 12 noon followed by committal at Skylawn Memorial Park at 1PM. REDWOOD CHAPEL (650) 369-5537

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

San Mateo Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Mary E. 89, 04Nov1910 - 06Jan2000, Palo Alto, San Mateo, CA, CA-558-86-7487

Blankenship, Clarence Edward 88, 13May1920 - 18Apr2009, Redwood City, San Mateo, CA, LA-433-22-5059

Santa Barbara

2003, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.newspress.com/Top/Search/results.jsp?dateOrdered=true&articleIndex=140&pageNum=8 , February 8, 2003

Blankenship, Ray John: 82; of Santa Barbara; died Jan. 12; celebration of life will take place in Whitefish, Mont.; memorial contributions to the Montana Historical Museum in Helena, Mont.; cremation arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider Chapels. More»

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2004, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.newspress.com/Top/Search/results.jsp?dateOrdered=true&articleIndex=120&pageNum=7 , May 18, 2004,

Blankenship, Emma Rosalind 94, died in Santa Barbara, CA on Tuesday, May 11, 2004. Emma was born in Gateshead, England on October 20, 1909 and came to the United States with her family in 1913. The family was scheduled to come over in the Titanic in 1912 but her parents were extremely poor and couldn't raise the money needed. She came to Santa Barbara in 1915 and lived here until 2004. After she graduated from Santa Barbara High School, Emma married Tex Blankenship who was in the construction real estate development business. Emma was a devoted wife and mother who helped her husband in his business and served as a homemaker.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2007, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA, Obituary

Santa Barbara News-Press, November 16, 2007,

Eggebraaten, Carol Ann (Eichinger) , Following a long and courageous battle against ovarian cancer, Carol was called by the Lord to her eternal home November 13, 2007 with her husband, Donovan, and son, Steven, at her bedside holding her prayerfully by the hand.  Born Nov. 13, 1945 in La Porte, IN., Carol was the daughter of Walter and Leta Eichinger. She attended St. John?s Lutheran Elementary and La Porte High Schools. She moved to Torrance, CA in 1965 and relocated to Santa Barbara, CA in 1968 where she was employed by Raytheon Corp. She earned her Real Estate broker?s license in 1973 and was affiliated with Presidio Realty her entire career becoming co-owner with her husband, Don, in 1991. Carol was a long time member of Emanuel Lutheran Church, Santa Barbara and later a member of Goleta Presbyterian Church. She was a quiet person, of great faith, respected and loved by all who knew her. Her contagious cheerfulness and easy smile radiated the light within her, a model of the faith she lived by. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend and comforter, willing to listen and share her knowledge, loving life and living love. Continually active in her son’s school and community she gained the reputation of "the best mom and world?s greatest cook."

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joanne Blankenship, La Porte IN. More»

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2008, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.newspress.com/Top/Search/results.jsp , December 28, 2008,

Blankenship, Adria Schmidt , Left this earth on 12/21/08. She was born 1948 Aug. 1st, in Granada Hills, San Fernando Valley. She was Hula Hoop Queen of the Valley. She lived 15 yrs in Toas, N. Mexico and was involved with coaching girls softball & volleyball, as a gym teacher.

She is survived by her loving family; husband Don & daughter Amanda Martinez & Kristen Martinez-Pettit, brother John Smith, sister Debra Escherich of San Diego.

She was known for raising the most beautiful Shih Tzu dogs. She was also a weaver of beautiful blankets & pottery making. She spent most of her high school years in Arroyo Grande. She was loved by all who know her. She will be sorely missed in Santa Barbara. She was Out Reach Coordinator for Community Action Commission in the county which was a program providing services for low income families. She was very proud of their program. She spent much of her later days at the beautiful resort retreat home in La Quinta, she made it a show place in the neighborhood. More»

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Santa Barbara Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Adria L. 60, 01Aug1948 - 21Dec2008, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, CA-561-66-2813

Blankenship, Emma R. 94, 20Oct1909 - 11May2004, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA, CA-545-92-8479

Santa Clara

2008, Gilroy, Santa Clara Co., CA, Obituary,

http://southvalleyobits.com/classifieds/XcCPViewItem.asp?ID=269164

Lois Elizabeth Blankenship July 6, 1917 - July 30, 2008

Lois Elizabeth Blankenship passed away July 30, 2008 in Gilroy. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Blankenship, son Leon Blankenship, daughter Frankie Naccarato and grandson Kyle Blankenship;

She is survived by her children Anita Doughty and Don Blankenship; 11 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Saturday at Habing Family Funeral Home followed by graveside services Monday 10:00 A.M. at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2002, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, Obituary

Published in San Jose Mercury News on November 26, 2002

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mercurynews/obituary.aspx?n=orville-blankenship&pid=618774&fhid=2573

Orville Blankenship, age 74, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2002, after a long battle with lung disease. Orville was born in Fort Branch, [Logan Co.] West Virginia on March 22, 1928. He was the only child of Hazel and Orville Blankenship, Sr.

At the age of 15, Orville began working for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company where he finished a 4-year painter's apprenticeship program in just 2 years. Orville served in the United States Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. While stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia he met and married Joan Williams of Columbus, Georgia. In 1959, Orville and his wife, Joan, and their daughter, Joyce, moved from Huntington, West Virginia to California where he worked as a painter until his emphysema led to a medical retirement at age 55. While living in Tracy, California, Orville's wife, Joan of 51 years, died in January of 2000. Shortly afterwards, Orville moved to San Jose to live near his daughter, Joyce, and her family.

Orville was also known as Lucky, a nickname he was given as a youth when he won a roller-skating championship. He was a member of the Lion's Club of Alameda, California. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and watching football games. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports. He had a great sense of humor and was easy-going and very generous.

Orville is survived by his daughter from a previous marriage, Doris Haun and her husband Ted, of Huntington, West Virginia; he is also survived by his daughter Joyce Pope and son-in-law Patrick Pope of San Jose, California. He had 6 grandchildren; Brian, Kelly, and Michael Pope of San Jose, and Michelle, John and Mysti from Huntington, West Virginia, now residing in South Carolina. He had 1 great-grandson, Matthew of South Carolina. Orville (Lucky) will be missed by his family and friends, but will be remembered with love and warm memories.

A memorial service will be held at Fry Memorial Chapel in Tracy, California on Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Tracy Public Cemetery.

2009, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mercurynews/obituary.aspx?n=cynthia-coit-blankenship&pid=124457084#sthash.9D5v1PjW.dpuf

Published in San Jose Mercury News on Feb. 22, 2009 - See more at:

Cynthia (Blankenship) Coit Sept. 25, 1947-Feb. 14, 2009 At age 61, Cynthia went home to her Lord unexpectedly on Valentine's Day. Graduate of Pacific Grove High School and Monterey Peninsula College. She loved all things video, space, science, sewing, cats and her family. She was an accomplished violin and flute player. As a singer, she was fantastic. Her music will be missed.

Cynthia is survived by her loving husband of 39 2/3 years, Dennis; children, David, Sarah and Mary, sons-in-law Steve and Jay; daughter-in-law Misty; grandchildren Kaitlan and Jonathan; parents Stanley and Mabel Blankenship; brother Stan, and many other relatives and friends

Cynthia will be Celebrated at a memorial service Sat. Feb. 28, 2009 at 5:00 pm at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 479 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, CA.

Santa Clara Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Lois Elizabeth 91, 06Jul1917 - 30Jul2008, Gilroy, Santa Clara, CA, CA-562-24-0137

Blankenship, Marion L. 85, 19Jun1916 - 01Sep2001, San Jose, Santa Clara, CA, NY-059-22-2012

Blankenship, Orville 74, 22Mar1928 - 19Nov2002, San Jose, Santa Clara, CA, WV-234-40-1021

Blankenship, Therese 75, 14Feb1928 - 16Apr2003, Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA, CA-564-58-3138

Santa Cruz

2003, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.genealogybuff.com/ca/santacruz/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/120

Robert Clark passed away in Santa Cruz on December 8, 2003. He was 71. born in Philadelphia on December 18, 1931 to George and Marie Clark.

He attended St. James Catholic High School Philadelphia. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy and served aboard a destroyer during the Korean War. Upon discharge he married Jeanne Swann. He has been a resident of Santa Cruz County for the past 55 years. He was employed by the City of Santa Cruz on a survey crew and later by Caltrans as a highway worker from which he retired. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his great love of animals. His loves in life included going to the beach, golf, traveling to Mexico and being with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his 3 daughters: Cynthia and son-in-law John Maugeri and granddaughter Rachel of Watsonville, Marva and son-in-law Jim Fox and granddaughters Molly and Lily of Langley, WA, and Jennifer and Sam Blankenship and granddaughters Kate and Rebecca of Newark, Delaware. His brother Ralph Clark and his sister Maryellen Clark both of New Jersey.

As per Mr. Clark’s request a private memorial service will be held at a later date Cynthia may be contacted for dates and service times.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Shasta

2009, Redding, Shasta Co., CA, Obituary

www.crescent-news.com , November 18, 2009

Deborah A. Sims, 63, Redding, Calif., died Sat. Nov. 14, 2009. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Rev. Robert D. Sims, in 2005 and her parents, Mirl M. Rosendale and Patricia A. Rosendale Brown.

She is survived by her children, Julie A. (Jeff) Asher of Avilla, Ind., Jill R. (Doug) Blankenship of Hudson, Ind., Jeffery P. Sims, Redding, Calif.; grandson, Pvt. Austin K. Keck, Schweinfurt, Germany; and brother, Tom M. Rosendale, Defiance, Ohio.

A memorial service is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Imago Dei, 347 Berry St., Fort Wayne, Ind.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Shasta Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Nevernia B. 78, 04Jan1925 - 18May2003, Anderson, Shasta, CA, TN-412-40-8938

Blankenship, Edna Ruth 83, 19Feb1926 - 15May2009, Redding, Shasta, CA, NC-242-34-7719

Blankenship, Gertha M. 78, 19Mar1926 - 05Nov2004, Redding, Shasta, CA, CA-566-20-3378

Blankenship, Janet Rae 61, 12Jan1947 - 28Apr2008, Redding, Shasta, CA, CA-573-66-7366

Blankenship, Jesse Raymond 82, 08Nov1926 - 16May2009, Redding, Shasta, CA, OK-448-28-2680

Blankenship, Mary 80, 25Sep1919 - 15Jun2000, Redding, Shasta, CA, CA-564-06-3380

Blankenship, Sarita A. 46, 10Aug1959 - 07Mar2006, Redding, Shasta, CA, CA-571-08-2792

Blankenship, Floyd L. 70, 10Jan1935 - 05Jul2005, Shasta Lake, Shasta, CA, KS-511-30-4243

Blankenship, Horace L. 80, 04Apr1925 - 18Jun2005, Shasta Lake, Shasta, CA, CA-557-22-9028

Siskiyou

+2008, Weed, Siskiyou Co., CA, Obituary

www.mtshastanews.com , Wed Jul 30, 2008,

Mary Lucille Linville, a resident of Weed, passed away on July 25, 2008 at Shasta View Nursing in Weed, following a long illness. She was 87. Mary was born in Gazelle, California on December 1, 1920. She was a lifelong resident of Siskiyou County. Mary was a secretary for the Lumber and Sawmill Union. She was a member of Holy Family Alter Society.

Survivors include her husband, Alford Linville of Weed; two sons, Terry Linville of Medford, Oregon and Gary Linville of Weed; three daughters, Joyce Miller of Weed, Margaret DeBortoli of McCloud and Luanne Hemmingsen  of Crescent City; two sisters, Agnes Stover of Sacramento and Helen Moore of Weed; 19 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Blankenship.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held this Thursday, July 31 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Weed. Burial is at Winema Cemetery in Weed.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Siskiyou Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Josephine D. 71, 29Jan1931 - 26Nov2002, Yreka, Siskiyou, CA, CO-521-38-9201

Blankenship, Luther Joe 84, 02Nov1925 - 20Nov2009, Yreka, Siskiyou, CA, OK-440-26-3524

Blankenship, Mollie E. 76-77, 27Oct1923 - 23Oct2000, Hornbrook, Siskiyou, CA, TX-456-26-9207

Solano

Solano Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Jeanette Mildred 83, 21Sep1922 - 04Jan2006, Vallejo, Solano, CA, CA-552-24-2057

Blankenship, Lawrence 88, 07Sep1914 - 15Apr2003, Vallejo, Solano, CA, KS-511-07-5635

Blankenship, Merlin O. 77, 08Apr1925 - 14Oct2002, Vacaville, Solano, CA, NE-506-20-6319

Blankenship, Roberta 87, 06Mar1920 - 08Mar2007, Vallejo, Solano, CA, KS-509-18-2261

Sonoma

Sonoma Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Hermon L. 74, 22Sep1928 - 07Mar2003, Sonoma, Sonoma, CA, AR-432-44-7091

Blankinship, James Darrel 74, 03Dec1934 - 09Mar2009, Healdsburg, Sonoma, CA, AZ-526-46-2155

Stanislaus

2009, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Obituary

Modesto Bee, December 6, 2009

Edward Allen Blankenship April 8, 1947-Nov 23, 2009 Surrounded by family and friends Edward made his peaceful journey to Heaven on November 23rd. Edward was born in Clintwood, VA April 8 1947, to Claude, who preceded him in death and Mary Blankenship. He is also preceded in death by his two sisters Gaynell and Nancy. Edward Enlisted in the Marine Core out of Cleveland, OH and served from 1967-1971. Upon exiting the Marine Corps Edward went into the Transportation Industry and his self-driven perserverence enabled him to start his own trucking company, where several years later he met his wife Nancy Blankenship. The two then started the Company Transload Services that flourished and prospered into what is now today a well established company.

Edward is survived by his wife of 25 years Nancy Blankenship, his sons Dan and wife Erin Blankenship; Ryan and wife Adriane Blankenship; Adam Blankenship; Daughters Kim Blankenship; Charlene and her husband Carmon Crumbley. He is also survived by his adoring sister Marj, sister Mary and his brother Claude Jr.

Services were held Friday Nov. 27, 2009 at Congregation Beth Shalom.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Stanislaus Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Nyla Rose 74, 16Jun1933 - 02Sep2007, Ceres, Stanislaus, CA, SD-503-28-2796

Blankenship, Margaret I. 83, 27Jul1921 - 21Feb2005, Denair, Stanislaus, CA, CA-548-40-7610

Blankenship, William Delno 90, 16Jul1916 - 08Oct2006, Empire, Stanislaus, CA, CA-559-05-7042

Blankenship, Barbara J. 79, 27May1926 - 29May2005, Modesto, Stanislaus, CA, CA-564-32-2644

Blankenship, Clifford E. 82, 23Dec1920 - 08Aug2003, Modesto, Stanislaus, CA, IL-339-16-1873

Blankenship, Eddie A. 62, 08Apr1947 - 23Nov2009, Modesto, Stanislaus, CA, OH-282-40-0700

Blankenship, Rowena Jane 67, 17Apr1942 - 30Jul2009, Modesto, Stanislaus, CA, CA-563-54-7552

Blankenship, Thelma G. 77, 17Apr1928 - 05Aug2005, Modesto, Stanislaus, CA, IL-356-20-8676

Sutter

2001, Live Oaks, Sutter Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/yuba-44234-city-memorial.html

Kevin Daniel, 43, of Live Oak died Feb. 21, 2001, at his residence. Born in Yuba City, he was a lifelong Yuba-Sutter resident. He worked for Harter's Cannery for 18 years and was a member of the Church of Glad Tidings. He was a volunteer for the Trauma Intervention Program and served in the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include his wife, Kelly Daniel of Live Oak; two sons, Brian Daniel and James Daniel, both of Live Oak; a daughter, Kimberly Daniel of Live Oak; his parents, Glenn and Nelda "Lou" Daniel of

Yuba City; and two sisters, Sherrie Blankenship and Susan Flores, both of Yuba City.

Services: Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Holycross Memorial Services. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Glad Tidings, with Dave Bryan, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Sutter Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2002, Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA, Obituary

www.appeal-democrat.com

Christene Blankenship, 76, of Yuba City died March 3, 2002, at Emmanuel Care Center in Yuba City. Born in Harrison, Ark., she was a Yuba-Sutter resident for three years. She was a homemaker and a member of North Valley Baptist Church in Redding.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Earl Blankenship of Yuba City; two sons, Larry Blankenship of Yuba City and Jerry Blankenship of Elk Grove; a daughter, Marilyn Wright of El Dorado Hills; three sisters, Beverly Sopp of Santa Rosa, Imogene Schmidt of Klamath Falls, Ore., and Juanita Parmenter of Talent, Ore.; and seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled at 3 p.m. Thursday at Ullrey Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Lyndell Kuns of Grace Baptist Church in Yuba City will officiate. Burial will be private in Sutter Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2003, Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA, Obituary

www.appeal-democrat.com , December 15, 2003

Sherrie G. Blankenship, 50, of Yuba City died Dec. 14, 2003, at Rideout Memorial Hospital. Born in Oakland, she was a lifelong Yuba-Sutter resident. She was a longtime waitress at The Refuge in Yuba City. She was a member of the Yuba City Church of Christ.

Survivors include a son, Jeffery Creekbaum of Yuba City; her parents, Glenn and Lou Daniel of Yuba City; and a sister, Susan Flores of Yuba City. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Daniel.

Services: A memorial service is scheduled at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Christ in Yuba City with Pastor Larry Cain officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Holycross Memorial Services.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2005, Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA, Obituary

www.appeal-democrat.com , January 22, 2005

Stephanie Ann Blankenship, 62, of Yuba City died Jan. 20, 2005, at her residence. Born in Corning, she was a Yuba-Sutter resident for 35 years. She worked as a sales clerk for Mervyn's for 15 years.

She was preceded in death by her father, Neal Clary.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis Blankenship of Yuba City; two sons, Jason Hunter and Steve Blankenship, both of Yuba City; two daughters, Dori Krueger and Kelly Franz, both of Yuba City; her mother, Edna Clary of Corning; three sisters, Dorian White and Roberta Grootveld, both of Corning, and Marcia White of North Carolina; and six grandchildren.

A memorial service is set at 11 am, Monday ,at Ullrey Memorial Chapel, 817 Almond St., Yuba City.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Sutter Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Sherrie G. 50, 25Aug1953 - 14Dec2003, Yuba City, Sutter, CA, CA-567-92-5392

Blankenship, Stephanie A. 62, 15Sep1942 - 20Jan2005, Yuba City, Sutter, CA, CA-567-60-0037

Tehama

Tehama Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankinship, Bernice A. 70, 27Nov1930 - 22Feb2001, Corning, Tehama, CA, CA-568-34-9687

Blankenship, Bill D. 74, 03Dec1930 - 10Apr2005, Corning, Tehama, CA, CA-568-34-7780

Blankenship, Daniel J. 18, 14Nov1984 - 23Sep2003, Corning, Tehama, CA, CA-571-81-9322

Blankenship, Dewey A. 77, 08Oct1928 - 11Aug2006, Red Bluff, Tehama, CA, AZ-527-32-1043

Tulare

+2006, Exeter, Tulare Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.thesungazette.com/article/obituaries/2006/06/07/tammy-and-luke-blankenship/

Tammy and Luke Blankenship passed away May 28, 2006. Tammy Henley was born in Marshall, Mo., on Jan. 15, 1965 to Mary Meredith and Olen Henley. Luke Blankenship was born in Leavenworth, Kan. on July 24, 1964, to Juanita Wilson and the late Victor Blankenship.

Tammy attended Exeter schools, but graduated her senior year from Mount Whitney High School in Visalia.

Luke graduated from Monache High School in Porterville. Luke and Tammy met in Porterville and were married on Oct. 24, 1997 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Laterday Saints in Exeter.

Luke was employed by Waterman Industries of Exeter, and Tammy worked for Future Transitions of Visalia.

Tammy is survived by her children, Josh and Brittney Harper of Exeter; her parents, Jim and Mary Catron of Exeter and Mike Cannon of Hawaii; a sister, Teresa Cannon of Visalia; brothers, Ray and Michael Smith of Florida; Mark Henley of Missouri, and Olen Henry Jr. of Georgia.

Luke is survived by his son, Andrew; his mother, Juanita and his brother, Terry; all of Porterville; sisters, Debbie of Lindsay, Brenda of Arizona, Vickie of Fresno, Rachel of Porterville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held for at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Exeter. Arrangements by Smith Family Chapel, Exeter.

Tulare Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Charles B. 70, 17Feb1932 - 23Jan2003, Exeter, Tulare, CA, NC-242-44-9503

Blankenship, Gladys 90, 24Oct1910 - 27Jul2001, Strathmore, Tulare, CA, AR-430-54-6048

Blankenship, Lee 81, 04Feb1924 - 18May2005, Woodlake, Tulare, CA, AR-429-26-4835

Blankenship, Paul 67, 20Jan1936 - 05Mar2003, Strathmore, Tulare, CA, AR-429-64-5517

Blankenship, Veda M. 68, 12Mar1935 - 04Aug2003, Visalia, Tulare, CA, WA-537-30-1302

Blankenship, W. E. 89, 11Oct1913 - 15Aug2003, Visalia, Tulare, CA, CA-548-22-2933

Tuolumne

2004, Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.uniondemocrat.com/2004082582285/News/Obituaries/Obituaries-for-August-25-2004

Sarah Ruby (Lyons) Blauvelt, Dec. 24, 1900 Aug. 22, 2004. Longtime Sonora resident Sarah Ruby (Lyons) Blauvelt died Sunday at a Sonora hospital. She was 103. She was born in Forbes Point, Nova Scotia, Canada. At age 17, she attended Normal School in Truro, Nova Scotia, and became a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse. In 1918, after one year of teaching, she met and married Aaron Blauvelt, a World War I veteran. They had one daughter, Evangeline, and immigrated to Massachusetts in 1922. They moved to Southern California in 1946 when their daughter married. They lived in Granada Hills, Los Angeles County, until 1963 when they moved to Aptos near Santa Cruz. After her husband's death in 1970, she moved back to Southern California to be near her family. In 1981, she moved to Sonora with her daughter and son-in-law.

She was a Sunday school teacher for many years, a devoted and active member of every church she attended, serving in one capacity or another, her family said, and she was a friend and supporter of several missionaries. In her younger years, she was a camp cook at Angeles Crest Christian Camp in Southern California. She continued to support young people by giving scholarships to Hume Lake Christian Camp. In her later years, she knitted scarves for the children in Russia. She was the eldest member of Sierra Bible Church in Sonora, her family added.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Evangeline and Fred Hooker of Sonora; granddaughter, Cynde Lee of Sonora and her husband, Steve; step-granddaughters, Christine Watkins and her husband, Carl, of Clovis, Fresno County, Cindy Blankenship and her husband, Brad, of McGregor, Texas; great-grandchildren, Justin Angelos and his wife, Rebecca, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Mark Kolinchak of Fountain Valley, Orange County, Matthew Lee of Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County, Alyson Macon and her husband, Josh, of Sonora, Craig and Chad Watkins of Clovis, Cathy Ehlers and her husband, Randy, of Riesel, Texas; and great-great grandchildren, Kendra and Mason Kolinchak, Annika Macon, and Kaeli, Raeni and Staci Ehlers. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Janice Angelos.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Sonora Hills Clubhouse.

Private burial is scheduled in Santa Cruz.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2006, Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.uniondemocrat.com/2006072787319/News/Obituaries/Obituaries-for-July-27-2006

Mae Blankenship, Jan. 13, 1919 July 18, 2006. Sonora resident Mae Blankenship died July 18 at a Sonora hospital. She was 87. She was born in Pennsylvania and had lived in Sonora for 14 years. She was a homemaker and served in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps during World War II from 1942 and 1945. She volunteered at Interfaith Community Social Services in Sonora and enjoyed square dancing, social events, cards, old west novels, and arts and crafts.

She is survived by her sons, Kurt Blankenship, of Pioneer, Amador County, and Lee Blankenship, of Placerville.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Tamarron Mobile Estates in East Sonora.

Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2009, Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA, Obituary

http://www.uniondemocrat.com/2009070397166/News/Obituaries/Obituaries-for-July-3-2009

Catherine Mary Holbrook, Aug. 29, 1931 — June 29, 2009, Catherine Mary Holbrook died June 29 at her Sonora residence. She was 77. Born in Johnson City, N.Y., she moved to Tuolumne County 16 years ago. She was a food service inventory supervisor for 10 years for Nugget Distributors in Stockton. Mrs. Holbrook was preceded in death by her son, Michael Barnes.

She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Barnes, of Stockton; a son, Robert Barnes, of Sierra Village; a sister, Viola Blankenship, of Missouri; two grandchildren, including Christopher Barnes, of Leland Meadows, whom she raised; and one great-grandchild.

Services will be announced at a later date. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Tuolumne Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Mae R. 87, 13Jan1919 - 18Jul2006, Sonora, Tuolumne, CA, PA-197-07-9789

Ventura

Ventura Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Christeen 84-85, 25Sep1923 - 11Sep2008, Camarillo, Ventura, CA, OK-448-20-0572

Blankenship, Maxine H. 79, 01Mar1923 - 16May2002, Camarillo, Ventura, CA, OK-447-14-9328

Blankenship, Betty Jane 88, 20May1921 - 14Oct2009, Ojai, Ventura, CA, MI-384-22-5851

Yolo

Yolo Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Russell H. 77, 24Feb1923 - 06May2000, Woodland, Yolo, CA, CA-564-22-0029

Yuba

2006, Marysville, Yuba Co., CA, Obituary

www.appeal-democrat.com , January 18, 2006

Frances Lou Blankenship, 57, of Marysville died Jan. 13, 2006, at her residence. Born in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, she was a Yuba-Sutter resident for 38 years. She was a property manager for Century 21 Select and a member of the Pentecostal church.

Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Brian Blankenship of Marysville; three daughters, Paula Reyes, Rebecca Blankenship and Shelby Blankenship, all of Marysville; two sons, Juan Blankenship and Robert Blankenship, both of Marysville; three sisters, Regina Duarte of Loma Rica, Rhonda Garcia of Yuba City and Geneva “Judy” Ash of Brownsville; three brothers, William “Bill” McCrary of Live Oak and Carl McCrary and Kenneth McCrary, both of Yuba City; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, James L. McCrary Jr.

Services: A graveside service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Friday at Sutter Cemetery, 7200 Butte Ave., in Sutter. Rev. Jack Overbey of the Dobbins Christian Assembly of God Church will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2000, Olivehurst, Yuba Co., CA, Obituary

www.appeal-democrat.com

Roy Gilbert Blankenship, 87, of died Oct. 15, 2000, at Rideout Memorial Hospital. Born in Little Rock, Ark., he was a Yuba-Sutter resident for 65 years. He was a card dealer.

Survivors include his wife, Zulah A. Blankenship of Olivehurst; two sons, Dennis Blankenship of Yuba City and Tom Blankenship of Billings, Mont.; one daughter, Gladys Cope of Olivehurst; one brother, Ted Blankenship of Olivehurst; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

 Services: Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at Sierra View Mortuary Chapel, followed immediately by a graveside service at Sierra View Memorial Park. The Rev. Wayne Vincent of the Loma Rica Community Church will officiate.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Yuba Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Roy G. 87, 02Aug1913 - 15Oct2000, Olivehurst, Yuba, CA, CA-558-14-9928