2010-2014 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
Blankinship, Byron
E. 96, 02Jun1913 - 25Mar2010, (72),
CA-552-05-7167
Blankenship,
Clarence Benjamin 68,
11Feb1942 - 12Jan2011, 94503 (California),
CA-549-54-2895
Blankenship,
Danny Joe 56, 30Aug1953 - 12May2010, (California), WV-235-92-3371
Blankenship,
Frances Patricia 49, 21Jan1962
- 15Feb2011, (California), CA-564-35-5974
Blankinship, Mary
Ann 68, 01May1943 - 16Jul2011, (California),
OR-544-42-1517
Alameda
+2013, Castro Valley, Alameda Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Inside Bay Area on February 6,
2013
Mildred S. Blankenship, Sept. 15, 1917-Feb. 1, 2013, Resident of
Castro Valley. Mildred,
95 was born in Cebu City, Phillipines. She came to the U.S in 1952 and moved to
Castro Valley in 1963 where she remained until she went peacefully to be with
the Lord on Feb 1.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Ezra.
She is survived by 2 daughters
Minda and Suzanne, 4
grandchildren Deborah, Jay, Chelsey and Leanna and her 3 great grandchildren
Sabrina, Dylan and Ashlyn. She enjoyed playing cards, trips to Reno, gardening,
crocheting, cooking huge meals for family and making peach jam.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 9th at 10:00AM at
Transfiguration Catholic Church, 4000 E.Castro Valley Blvd in Castro Valley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship,
Ezra L., 88, 15Feb1916 - 28Sep2004, Castro Valley, Alameda, CA, NE-505-16-7111
2014, Livermore, Alameda Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Leaf Chronicle on May 9, 2014
Debra Huff, age 56 of Livermore, CA (formerly of Clarksville, TN),
passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 following a short, intense battle with
cancer.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 12
Noon, at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St. in Pleasanton, CA. There will be
a Memorial service for friends and family in Clarksville, TN, to be announced
at a later date.
She was born to the late Harry and Frankie Wiest on August 24, 1957
and lived most of her life in Clarksville, TN before relocating to Livermore,
CA. She was a passionate teacher for 16 years, and was well-respected among her
peers and colleagues.
Debbie is survived by her children:
Christi Fordham (Jonathan) of Clarksville, TN and Ryan Blankenship, Morgan Huff and Jessi Huff of Livermore,
CA, as well as her grandchildren: Eliot, Emily, Ella and Eli Fordham of
Clarksville, TN.
She was devoted to her children, grandchildren, and other family,
and she lived her life with determination and integrity.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Livermore, Alameda Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Leaf Chronicle on July 24, 2014
Debra Huff, age 56 of Livermore, CA (formerly of Clarksville, TN),
passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 following a short, intense battle with
cancer.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 2
p.m., at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.
She was born to the late Harry and Frankie Wiest on August 24, 1957
and lived most of her life in Clarksville, TN before relocating to Livermore,
CA. She was a passionate teacher for 16 years, and was well-respected among her
peers and colleagues.
Debbie is survived by her children:
Christi Fordham (Jonathan) of Clarksville, TN and Ryan Blankenship, Morgan Huff and Jessi Huff of Livermore,
CA, as well as her grandchildren: Eliot, Emily, Ella and Eli Fordham of
Clarksville, TN.
She was devoted to her children, grandchildren, and other family,
and she lived her life with determination and integrity.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Alameda Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Lamar 67, 15Jun1943 - 07Mar2011, Oakland,
Alameda, CA, LA-434-66-0437
Butte
2011, Chico, Butte Co., CA, Obituary
Chico Enterprise-Record (Chico, CA) - March 6, 2011
Fred William White died on March 1, 2011, at Enloe Hospital, from a
Hemorrhagic Stroke. He was 66 years old. Fred was born in Trenton, Michigan on
February 6, 1945.
He moved to Richfield in 1947 and attended Richfield Elementary and
Corning High School. After graduating, he worked for Clair Hill and Associates,
doing surveying and was a pipeline and road construction inspector. He married
his high school sweetheart in 1964 and they had 46 wonderful years together.
Clair Hill transferred him to Lake Tahoe, where he coached Little League and
Women's Softball. They had their 1st child, Michelle, in 1968 and they're
second child, Mitchell, in 1972. They lived there for 8 years, moving back to
Richfield in 1975. That same year he was hired by UPS as a package car driver,
retiring 30 years later having made many lasting friendships. In the late 70's,
he obtained his Contractor's License. He fixed up several homes, built a few
and eventually built their family home in 1981. Fred was a very active man and
his interests reflected as much. He loved his family and all their
get-togethers, riding his bike, cooking, woodworking, fishing and hunting,
playing cards, his big green tractor/play toy and gardening. He was a wanna-be computer whiz, the go-to-guy for failed DIY
projects, the "whole" families Handyman, as well as several others in
the neighborhood. Fred genuinely enjoyed life and so many of the things it
offered. It's hard to say what he enjoyed the most. He built a beautiful cabin
in McCloud, sharing more family moments than we can count. The pride and joy of
his life was his one and only granddaughter, Mackenzie Dyke.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Scottie White as
well as his sister-in-law, Stephanie (Clary) Blankenship.
He is survived by his wife, Dorian; daughter, Michelle (Todd Dyke);
son, Mitchell; granddaughter, Mackenzie Dyke; brother, Jack (Charlene); sister,
Jeri Marion (Ron); mother-in-law, Edna Clary; sister-in-laws, Berta Grootveld
(Kenny), Marcia White and brother-in-law, Dennis Blankenship.
Nieces and nephews, Mark Andersen, Blake Andersen, Brett
White (Linda), Holly Eller (Jeff), Shawn White (Paula). Stacey Laughlin
(Don), Troy Grootveld (Melissa), Cory Grootveld (Rene), Dori Krueger (Lance),
Kelly Franz (Brian), Jason Hunter (Missie), Steve Blankenship
(Lisa), Reanna Bettencourt (Rodney).
At Fred's request there will be no service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Chico, Butte Co.,
CA, Obituary
Published in Chico Enterprise-Record on June
25, 2013
Helen Mitchell Scott was born Nov. 5, 1926 in Atoka, Oklahoma to
Floyd and Mary Camp. She was the oldest of three children. When she was 14
years old, her family headed for California, working and picking cotton along
the way. On Aug. 1, 1942 she married O. E. Mitchell and they settled in
Stockton, Calif. They had one daughter, Shirley (Merle) Leighty. O. E. died in
1965 and three years later she married Fred Scott. Helen had two grandchildren,
Mendy (Jesse) Beardsley and Mike Leighty. Five great grandchildren, Ashley (Tim) Dean,
Madison Leighty, Weston Leighty, Jessica (Merle) Blankenship,
Danielle (Danny) Sheridan. Two great great grandchildren
Cadence Blankenship, and Emily Dean. Gran
as most knew her, was the hardest working woman you
would ever know. She loved her family and would do anything for them. As
dementia started taking over her precious mind, her home became Roses & Ivy
Elder Care. This is truly a remarkable place for your loved ones.
Funeral Services for Helen will be on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at
7:00 pm in the Chapel of Brusie Funeral Home, followed by family graveside on
Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 11:30 am at the Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Chico, Butte Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Chico Enterprise-Record on May
7, 2014
Nolan "Sam" Blankenship Born in 1930 in Black Oak, Arkansas to Jackson and Elsie
Blankenship, Nolan (Sam) Doyle Blankenship passed away on May 4, 2014.
After an early career of picking cotton, Sam joined the United
States Air Force at 18 years of age, traveled the world, and retired as a radar
technician after 21 years. He then spent another 18 years as an electrician
with Caltrans. Sam loved gumbo & all things soul food, fishing, gardening,
and travel.
Sam was Garnet Thompson's boyfriend for just six weeks, then
husband for 61 years. Sam said that he was married for 61 years because he
found the right girl the first time.
Father of four successful sons:
Tom (Kathy), Doug (Ann), Daniel (DeAnne), and Matthew (Rebecca); and Papa of Mikayla, Nolan,
Emma, Jackson, and Sydney.
Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, a
sister, and his granddaughter, Mikayla.
He is survived by his wife Garnet, his sons and their wives, four
grandchildren and sister, Deloris.
Services are scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Church
of Christ, 995 E. Lassen Ave., Chico, CA. Reception to
follow. To share thoughts and memories of Sam go to Newton-Bracewell.com
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Oroville, Butte Co., CA, Funeral
http://www.ramseyfuneralhomes.com/farewells/993.William_Neal_Blankenship.Ramsey.pdf
Published in Chico Enterprise-Record on May
11, 2011
William "Neal" Blankenship born in Hemphill, Texas, on November 13, 1942, went home to
be with Jesus on May 6, 2011, after a two-year battle with leukemia.
Funeral will be held on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at
Ramsey Funeral Home with Burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery on Lincoln
Blvd.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Oroville, Butte Co., CA, Death
Chico Enterprise-Record (Chico, CA) - December 6, 2011
Robert Blankenship,
84, of Oroville, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, in Oroville.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ramsey Funeral Home,
534-3877.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Butte Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Carol
Ann 66, 09Dec1944 - 12Feb2011, Oroville,
Butte, CA, NE-507-52-3409
Blankenship, Wanda
Marie 69, 11Mar1941 -
04Jul2010, Oroville, Butte, CA, CA-560-52-7018
Blankenship,
William Neal 68, 13Nov1942 -
06May2011, Oroville, Butte, CA, CA-554-56-3686
Calaveras
+2012, West Point, Calaveras Co., CA, Obituary
http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/news/obituaries/article_60a0c19e-540d-11e1-8317-001871e3ce6c.html
Carol Alice Blankenship of West Point died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at Sutter Ama-dor
Hospital in Jackson. She was 92. A Sutter Creek native, Mrs. Blankenship was born May 26, 1919 to Elsie May
(Goulda) and Thomas E. Porteous. She was a lifelong resident of West Point, and
a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3322, Ladies Auxiliary of West
Point and the American Association of Retired Persons.
She is survived by her daughters, Shirley L. Casey of West Point,
Evelyn (Andrew) Cremers of West Point and Elsie (Pete) Cavagnoro of Stockton;
six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her niece, Eleanor Lucchesi.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Chester Blankenship.
Per request, no service will be held.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Calaveras Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Allen
Lee 69, 04Oct1941 - 24Nov2010, Copperopolis,
Calaveras, CA, CA-560-54-0952
Blankenship, Ethan
L. 91, 29May1919 - 24Oct2010, Mountain
Ranch, Calaveras, CA, CA-556-01-3106
Contra Costa
2013, Contra Costa Co.,
CA, Death
Published in Contra Costa Times on October 6, 2013
In Loving Memory Darlene
Blankenship May 31, 1959 - Oct. 1, 2013 Beloved wife, mother, daughter and friend. We all love and
miss you, especially me.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Antioch, Contra Costa Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Contra Costa Times on March 3,
2013
Analisse Marie Fissore, April 03, 1993 - February 22, 2013. Resident of Antioch. Died Friday, February
22nd 2013 in her mother's home in San
Ramon, California. Analisse was born April 3, 1993 in Antioch, Ca.
to Johnathan Fissore and Lisa Marie Lake.
Analisse grew up in Antioch for most of her young life, but did
reside in San Ramon, Ca. for two years and in Union City, Ca. for two years. Analisse
attended Kimball and Sutter Elementary Schools and Dallas Ranch Jr. High until
moving to San Ramon where she attended Iron Horse Middle School. After moving
to Union City, she attended Conley-Caraballo High. While growing up in Antioch,
Analisse and her cousin, Katelyn Fissore, were joined at the hip and theirs was
a great match of friendship; like the Fox and the Hound. Her love for her family,
friends and even strangers was so incredibly deep. Analisse made friends
wherever she went.
When Analisse was 18 and still living in Union City, she was taking
the BART train back to Fremont/Union City and heard an announcement about a
young, mentally disabled man that went missing while traveling on BART. As it
turned out, when Analisse got off at her station, she saw a young person
fitting the description, looking very lost and alone. She went up to him and
asked his name, and he was the person in question. So Analisse got help from a
station attendant to get the man back to his destination. She was so thrilled
to be able to help someone who was lost and scared, and she was grateful that
she recognized him and had the courage to approach him.
She was such a firecracker! Full of spunk, and often the center of
attention getting friends and family to participate in a joke, a game, a dance,
a contest and many other shenanigans. She loved to have fun ALL the TIME when
she was with other people. Analisse had such a creative, unique mind and was
skilled at putting words into poems and seeing beauty in the smallest things
and moments. She was spontaneous and always looking for a new adventure; from
wake boarding on the river, to playing softball with her family. She was a
breath of fresh air to be around. Even with her sunshine smile, that could
never compare to her amazing free spirit! That girl had it all, wrapped up in a
tiny little package.
Words can never express the pain and sorrow of loosing such an amazing
girl. But knowing she is with the angels, with her newly given wings watching
over us all, in the wonderland of heaven, brings some comfort. Whenever we are
having one of our dark days, we know we have a guardian angel beside us to give
us strength to carry on. It's unbelievable to see how many lives Analisse
impacted over the years. She was never one to truly hold a grudge; she would
help if she could and always had a listening ear. She would stand up for what
she believed in, even if she was standing alone. The strength that girl had was
admired by many, because she could always crack a smile even in her own saddest
moments. Now as an angel, she will never stop listening. She will never stop
watching over you, for she is always in your heart.
Survived by Father, Johnathan Fissore and Lori Stime (Union City,
Ca); and Mother, Lisa Marie Lake and John Gion (San Ramon, Ca), Grandparents Brenda
Fissore (Antioch, Ca); Pete Novak, Cecilia Novak, Great-grandparents Eldon and Audrey
Blankenship (Antioch, Ca.);
Stella Fissore (Oakland, Ca.) Best Cousin, Sister and Forever Friend in the
whole wide world Katelyn Fissore, Siblings Kirsten Gillam, Annika Gillam,
Olivia Gillam, Madison Fissore, Uncles/Aunts Jason Sandy Fissore (Stockton,
Ca); Jeremy Gina Fissore (Sacramento, Ca); Brian Lake; Matthew Lake; Jessica
Novak; Adriana Serrano, Cousins Katelyn Fissore, Ashley Fissore, Ashley Santos,
Sydney Santos, Sheldon Santos, Nicholas Fissore, Great Aunts/Uncles Craig and Kathy Blankenship (Antioch, Ca.); Brian and Barbara Blankenship (Antioch, Ca.); Robert and Rosanne Fissore
(San Ramon); Marietta Rudd (Oakland, Ca.), Step Aunt/Uncle/Cousins/Grandparents
Dirk and Lisa (Stime) Norgaard, Joshua Norgaard, Jeremy Norgaard, Jacob
Norgaard (Fridley, MN); Mark and Sharon Stime (Brookings, SD)
Predeceased by: Great Grandpa Mario Fissore Sr., Grandpa Mario
Fissore Jr., Uncle Michael Fissore, Great
Uncle Ronald Blankenship
Visitation will be held at Higgins Mortuary; 1310 A. Street,
Antioch, Ca. from 12-1 p.m. with services starting at 1:00 p.m. There will be
no interment.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Antioch, Contra Costa Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Contra Costa Times on May 25,
2014
Audrey Blankenship,
of Antioch, May 29, 1922 ~ May 9, 2014
A longtime resident of Antioch, Audrey passed away after a brief
illness.
She is survived by her husband
of 70 years, Eldon Blankenship, daughter,
Brenda Fissore, sons Brian (Barbara) and Craig (Kathy). She cherished her 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Audrey was preceded in death by her son, Ronald, son-in-law, Mario Fissore and great
granddaughter, Analisse Fissore.
A former resident of Oakland, she graduated from Tech High, met the
love of her life and married him after only three weeks of dating. Audrey was a
homemaker and raised four children plus worked part-time at the family owned
business. She was a member of the Antioch Woman's Club, a loyal fan of the
Oakland A's, enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader.
Audrey had a beautiful soul, was a caring and loving wife and a
devoted mother. She will be missed by her family and many friends. A
celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Public Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K13V-QGN
Blankenship, Eldon
Craig –
b.05Jun1922 – Residence 2008: Antioch, CA,
Relatives: Audrey Elona Blankanship,
Audrey Elona Blankenship, Brian R Blankenship, Craig Eldon Blankenship,
Kathleen A Blankenship
2013, Brentwood,
Contra Costa Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Contra Costa Times on May 21, 2013
Judy Jo Jensen Resident of Brentwood, Judy Jo was born in Tripoli,
Iowa to Ida and William Schlichting. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother,
grandmother, great grandmother and friend.
She is preceded by her son Lyle Lampe and her late husband Mel
Silva. Judy will be dearly missed by her husband Elwood Jensen, daughters Vanda Blankenship (Tom) and Lois
Boullion (Ken), daughter-in-law Bobbie Lampe, 8 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren.
Judy had such a strong passion for family and friends and showed
that with her beautiful smile. She enjoyed traveling, horse back riding,
walking, singing, cruises and animals. Judy was Northwest Regional Manager for
Nissan and retired in 1997. She was a caregiver for Caring Hands for 7 years, a
Certified Captain of their yacht "His Way", was a part of Bridge
Marina and Delta Bayliner Yacht Clubs. She was also a dedicated member of St. John's
Lutheran Church in Antioch, CA and Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gold Canyon,
AZ where she also sang in the church choir for both churches and Village Voices
in Gold Canyon, AZ.
Memorial services will be held May 23, 2013 at 12:30pm at St. Johns
Lutheran Church. The service is open to all family and friends. The address is
1360 E. Tregallas Road Antioch, CA 94509.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014,
Concord,
Contra Costa Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Contra Costa Times on Aug. 5,
2014
Josie Blankenship, Jan.
1, 1922 - July 29, 2014.
Resident of Concord, Josie passed peacefully at home surrounded by
family. Born in Mexico she came to the U.S. at age 3. She was a waitress for
over 40 yrs in Concord and Walnut Creek.
Preceded in death by her Husband Lee, a Son,
Bob and her parents Amador and Trini Ledesma.
Survived by her Daughter
Lynda Teaster, her Grandchildren,Tammy and Joe Teaster,
Jennifer Hadley and Robert
Blankenship. Great-Grandchildren Ashlee, Peyton, Joey and Baby Hadley.
Funeral services on Thursday Aug 7, 2014 at 9:00am
Oakmont Memorial Park
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, El Cerrito, Contra Costa Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Inside Bay Area on Nov. 9, 2014
Wilbert Clayton; Sept. 30, 1923 ~ Nov. 4, 2014. Resident of El
Cerrito for 50 years. Wilbert was born in Evergreen, LA to William and Laura
Clayton.
He came to Oakland, CA at an early age and was employed by the
Oakland Naval Base for several years. He then transferred to the Mare Island
Naval Base in Vallejo, CA where he worked as a Supervisor for 38 years until he
retired. Wilbert enjoyed gardening, fishing and all sports. He loved playing
the slot machines at Cache Creek, Reno and Vegas.
Wilbert is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dora
Byrd-Clayton; devoted son Eric LeGrand Clayton; daughter-in-law Michelle
Clayton; four Grandsons: Jamar, Talon, Asar and Tre Clayton; two
great-grand-children; nephew Cephus Henry, of Gardenia, CA; brother-in-law, King Blankenship; sister-in-law, Joyce Byrd; and numerous
nieces, nephews, and friends. Wilbert was the last of fifteen siblings.
Viewing, Mon., Nov. 10, 11am-1pm, Holy Angels, 2540 Church Ln, San
Pablo, 94806, 510/234-2012. Service beginning at 1pm; repast following
interment.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Martinez, Contra Costa Co., CA, Obituary
Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) - March 2, 2012
Phyllis Jane Roberts Resident of Martinez Aug. 18, 1926 - Feb. 26,
2012. Phyllis Jane Roberts, loving mother of Robin Widick and Marcy Terherst,
adored grandmother of Abby Sterling,
David Blankenship , Adrienne Chen, Sarah and Hannah Terherst
and great grandmother of Ruby Blankenship and Allison Sterling, died peacefully,
surrounded by her family on Sunday afternoon.
Jane touched many lives through her incredible kindness and love,
and her generous spirit. She taught third grade at Martinez Elementary School
for more than 30 years, before retiring in 1989. Born in Petersburg, Indiana,
she graduated from Garfield High School in Terre Haute and went on to earn her
Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana State Teachers College. She enjoyed
playing cards, shopping with her daughters and grand-daughters, cooking,
teaching her granddaughters how to cook, watching her grandson and sons-in-law
play pool in her family room, and relaxing at home with her family. She was an
amazing listener, trusted friend, confidant and counselor and consistent source
of love and stability to her family. She still remained madly in love with her
husband of 60 years, Donald Roberts, though he passed away in 2006. During her
last moments, she kissed the hands of her daughters and grandchildren and told
her family she loved them.
A memorial service will be held Monday March 5, 2012 at 2 pm at
Connolly and Taylor Chapel at 4000 Alhambra Avenue in Martinez (925) 228-4700.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Oakley, Contra Costa Co., CA, Death
Sonoma Index-Tribune (CA) - January 17, 2012
Brian Keith Blankenship, 44, of Oakley, died Dec. 13, 2011, in Sonoma [Sonoma Co., CA].
Arrangements under the direction of
Duggan's Mission Chapel.
Final disposition: Oakley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Los Angeles Co., CA, Birth Index, http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankenship, Brian K. M, b.1961/04/23 Beyer
+2012, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA, Obituary
Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) - June 3, 2012
Resident of Walnut Creek William (Bill) Douglas Blankenship passed away in Walnut Creek, CA on May 26, 2012 at the age
of 77. Bill was the devoted husband of
Linda, his wife of 51 years; a loving father of Lisa, Douglas, Kristen, Adam, and Beth; a beloved older brother of Don; and a proud grandfather of Billy, Amber,
Rachel, Daniel, Chris, Curtis, Jessika, Risako, Jordyn, Siggi, Che, Devyn,
Stevie, and Samson.
Born in Chicago on June 25, 1934, Bill was the son of Douglas and Iva Blankenship. He
was a lifelong Trojan, graduating from the University of Southern California in
1957 after attending Pasadena City College. After college, he spent two
miserable years in the U.S. Army.
He began a career in communications at the Pasadena Chamber of
Commerce before a distinguished 30-year tenure at IBM
as a communications manager and speechwriter in San Jose, White Plains, Armonk,
and Tokyo. During his IBM years, he lived with his family in San Jose, Ridgefield,
CT, and Tokyo. Books were a lifelong passion. Bill was the bestselling author
of 12 novels: The Helix Files, The Programmed Man, Leavenworth Irregulars,
Tiger Ten, Yukon Gold, Brotherly Love, Blood Stripe, The Time of the Cricket,
The Time of the Wolf, Ghost of Silicon Valley, Daisy on Wheels, and Mark Twain
and the Hanging Judge. His books were published in 27 languages, and Brotherly
Love became a CBS movie of the week in 1985. Bill loved movies, jazz music,
libraries and bookstores, taking walks around Walnut Creek, traveling around
Northern California with friends and family, and McDonald's apple pie. He spent
his retirement in the company of and traveling the world with his wife,
children, and grandchildren. Bill was especially close to his grandson, Siggi,
his fellow juvenile delinquent and partner in crime, and his daughter Lisa and
son-in-law Allen Cristwell. Bill was a great friend to many and was loved for
his warmth, humor, generosity, and the great tolerance and respect he showed
towards everyone he knew. He loved people and he made them laugh.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013 Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Contra Costa Times on Nov. 22,
2013
Richard Hartley "Hart" Fairclough
Jr. July 11, 1924 November 11, 2013 Resident of Walnut Creek. Hart Fairclough, loving husband of
deceased wife Betty Joanne
Blankenship Fairclough and
loving father of four daughters, passed away peacefully at Aegis of Pleasant Hill on Nov. 11, 2013. Hart
was born in Evanston, Illinois, to parents Richard Hartley Fairclough Sr. and
Barbara Carpenter Clark. Along with his three younger siblings, Jean Schroeder,
Margaret Johnson, and David Fairclough, he lived an idyllic life in the early
years.
Hart excelled at competitive speed skating, amongst many things.
However, continued health concerns over his extreme asthma prompted the doctor
to advise the family to relocate to California. So the family packed up and
headed west when Hart was eleven. The family settled in Los Gatos, California,
and Hart resumed being active in not only Boy Scouts (earning his Eagle Scout),
but also high-school sports, from pole vaulting and lettering in basketball and
track, to discovering his passion for football.
An attack on Pearl Harbor during his senior year at Los Gatos High
School resulted in a four-year army tour overseas with the 1256 Engineering
Combat Battalion during WWII. After his tour of duty, Hart attended the
University of California, Berkeley, where he obtained a Master's Degree in
Physical Education, and studied coaching the game of football under Pappy
Waldorf. Hart then embarked on a teaching career, landing at Mt. Diablo High
School in Concord CA where he taught mathematics and excelled as a track coach
and as a football coach.
Family entered the picture when he married fellow teacher Betty Joanne Blankenship, a local Lafayette resident, and they
settled into raising a family of four girls at the base of Mt. Diablo in Walnut
Creek. Hart poured his love into this place, beautifully bordered by a creek,
ringed it with his favorite trees (redwoods) and fondly called this Shangri-La
"Fairacre." It also served to house many family pets from a dog and
numerous cats, to ducks, sheep and even horses.
Hart loved his students and athletes and took such pride in Mt.
Diablo High School. Hart excelled as head football coach winning DVAL
conference championships in 1958, '59, '60, '62 & '63. As head coach for
the North, in the 1961 All-Star Shrine North-South Football Game, Hart led the
North to victory. Not wanting to leave athletics after his retirement from
football Hart went on to be Diablo Valley Athletic League Commissioner from
1972 to 1986. Recognized for all of his sports contributions Hart was inducted
into the Mt. Diablo Sports Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Mt. Diablo High School
football stadium was named the Hart Fairclough Mt. Diablo High Red Devil
Stadium.
Hart retired from teaching in 1984 and as DVAL Commissioner in 1988
and began travel adventures all over the U.S. and abroad with his beloved wife
Betty. He also resumed working on his rock collection, a passion ever since
finding his first petrified wood on the family trip out west as a child. Hart
is also an honorary board member of the Concord Historical Society.
Hart is survived by his sister Jean Schroeder, and his children,
Ann Fairclough of La Canada Flintridge, Kathryn Fairclough of Martinez, Susan
Fairclough of Lafayette, and Carolyn Thibault of Hope, Idaho, along with two
grandchildren, Steven Thibault of Akron, Ohio, and David Thibault of Sandpoint,
Idaho.
Service in memory of Hart is being held by immediate family only.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Fresno
2011, Clovis, Fresno Co., CA, Obituary
The Fresno Bee, (CA) - June 22, 2011
Eleanor Ann Phebus; With family by her side, Ellie Phebus, beloved
wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully, on
Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Ellie was born in San Francisco on March 22, 1926.
Early in her life her parents, Sheldon and Bertha Wysong moved their family to
Fresno, California.
Ellie graduated from Fresno High School in 1944. It was in Fresno
that she met her husband of 61 years, Rex Phebus. The young couple built a home
in Fresno County and soon began raising their family. With Rex's business and
family tied to the Clovis community Ellie settled in as a full time homemaker
while supporting Rex in his career and his many community activities. Ellie was
a long-time member of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority and leaves many cherished and
loving friends. Ellie was devoted to her family and home. Working in her garden
was a passion. Many times a container with roses or sweet peas would be left by
the door, a gift from Ellie. She will be remembered for her love of family, her
sweet quiet spirit, and those beautiful blue eyes that sparkled when children
entered the room.
Ellie was predeceased by her sister Nancy.
Along with Rex, Ellie leaves behind three children, Thomas and his
wife Marsha, Gerald and Kelly; two grandchildren and six great grandchildren,
Greg and his wife Chelsea and their children Zachary, Charlie, Brady and Noah,
and Megan and her husband Stevan and their children Lola and Mateo; nieces, Barbara Morrell and Kathy Blankenship.
A Private Graveside Burial was held at the Clovis Cemetery, on
Monday, June 20, 2011. A celebration of Ellie's life will be held at the Clovis
Rodeo Building, 748 Rodeo Drive, Clovis, Ca., on
Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at 11:00 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Fresno, Fresno Co.,
CA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/19/guy-russell-jr/144110232
Guy Russell Jr. passed from this life on Friday, July 16, 2010, at
the age of 88. Guy was born the middle child of Guy and Sidney Fern Russell in
Ozone, Arkansas on January 4, 1922.
He grew up in Arkansas and graduated from Fayetteville High School.
He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines and met Ora Lee Meacham in San Francisco
while on leave. They were married after a one week courtship and celebrated
their 65th wedding anniversary on May 17, 2010. Guy and Ora Lee moved to Fresno
in 1945 where he began his career with Safeway Stores. He retired in 1980 after
35 years with Safeway. Guy was a wonderful husband and father who worked hard
to provide for his family and showed them how to live life fully. He loved to
fish, camp, water ski, dance and garden and shared those hobbies with his young
family. Later, Guy took up golf and he and Ora Lee were members at Belmont
Country Club until illness forced him to give it up in 2004. The family thanks
God for his example, his long life, his love and the promise of seeing him
again. Job 14:6-9
He is surived by Ora Lee Russell, his loving wife; his three
children and their spouses, Judy and Ron Talent, Ron and Linda Russell and Jan
and Wally Yoshimoto. He also leaves seven adoring grandchildren and their
spouses, Todd and Dee Talent, Tammy and Paul Blankenship,
Staci and Mark Young, Amy Wolf, Ronnie and Brooke Russell, Brad Yoshimoto,
Courtney and Ryan Inman; and ten special greatgrandchildren. He is also
survived by his sister, Billie Frakes; and several loving nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held at First Missionary Baptist Church,
1196 E. Shepherd Avenue in Fresno on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, Funeral
The Fresno Bee, (CA) - February 16, 2011
Shirley Ann Blankenship, 61, of Fresno died Saturday. She was a bank teller. Memorial:
noon Saturday, Northpark Community Church. Remembrances: The Quest Church, 5150
N. 6th St., #115, Fresno, CA 93710-7505. Arrangements: Cremation Society of
Central California.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Fresno, Fresno Co.,
CA, Obituary
The Fresno Bee, (CA) - November 30, 2011
Deceased Name:
Sarah Irene Jane VonRembow, August 29, 1929 - November 26, 2011.
Jane was born on August 29, 1929, to Earnest and Jesse Garner in
Norman, Arkansas. She was the second of nine children. With sponsorship, she
attended school of the Ozarks. After graduating, Jane and her younger sister
Faye moved out to California where she attended college in Berkeley. In
Berkeley, she worked in a restaurant/bar and bought her first fast Chevrolet.
Her friends in the Highway Patrol were always there to time her speed.
When Jane met Andy in 1953, she was informed the Chevrolet and
Highway Patrol had to go. They were married a week later. Over the next nine
years, she had five children. Jane and Andy were married almost 51 years before
he passed away on August 5, 2004. With five children, vacations were camping
and boating trips. Over the years, Mom either had the
station wagon and boat or camper and boat packed and ready to go by the time
Dad was home. With the station wagon packed with kids and friends, towing the
boat named "Big Daddy", passerby's would
look and shake their head. Little did they know there was a lot of love and fun
in those trips.
Jane was a wonderful, loving and hard working woman. Her husband
and children were very important to her and always came first. There was
nothing she wouldn't do for her children. Mom was always there to help paint,
baby sit her grandchildren, watch animals and everything in between. Jane was
involved with Junior Achievement for several years and worked with Congressman
Charles "Chip" Pashayan as his secretary. In her 50's, Jane learned
to play tennis and loved the game. Mom and Dad became a tough pair to beat on
the court and were involved in a lot of Chevron's tennis tournaments.
One of Mom's favorite pass-times were Arts
and Crafts. She would design and make beautiful Christmas wreaths, ornaments
and decorated reindeer. Before Christmas each year, she would have many
requests for her latest creations. Mom's other favorite pass-
time was going to the coast and shopping with her daughters Andrea and Deborah;
her daughters-in-law, Mischelle and Melissa. Jane taught her children to
love, work hard, be honest and be creative. Special thanks to Angelicare,
Eleanor, Royal Gardens, Adore, Jaime, Lisa and Thelma, who took special care of
Mom and nurses with St. Agnes Hospice, Marilyn and Sue, and Dr. Ong.
She was preceded in death by her husband Andy Von Rembow; grandbaby
twins, Jeremy and Michael; sister Ima Jean; brothers
Leroy and Rudell; and her parents Earnest and Jesse.
She is survived by her five children, Andrea and her husband Tom
Ewing; Mark, Deborah; Gary and his wife Melissa; Michael and his wife
Mischelle; grandchildren, Matthew
and his wife Shannon; Natalie
and her husband Aaron Blankenship, Marissa, Nathan, Andrew, Tyler and
Hailey; great grandchildren, Gavin and Mason; sisters, Faye and Millie;
brothers, John, Jim and Jesse; "her furpanion Princess"; and many
friends who dearly loved her. Mom always had a smile on her face and a lot of
love in her heart. She will be deeply missed. We are all proud to be her
children and she will always be the greatest Mom in the world.
A Graveside service will be held at Clovis Cemetery on Saturday,
December 3, 2011, at 10:00 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, Death
Published in Merced Sun Star on April 12,
2012
Sharon Blankenship, 69 [b.1942], Fresno, died 04-09-2012.
Arrangements: Dopkins Funeral Chapel, Dinuba.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Kerman, Fresno Co.,
CA, Obituary
The Fresno
Bee, (CA) - November
5, 2010
Sarah Lou Blankenship, born April 5, 1930, went home on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Her
husband Zane of 29 years, her church family, senior volunteering, cooking, and
family brought her great pleasure. She will be fondly remembered, and greatly
missed.
She is survived by her husband, Zane Blankenship,
and his three daughters, Renee, Stephanie, and Lisa; her three daughters, Nancy, Peggy, and Viola; and numerous family
and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at Freewill Baptist Church in Kerman,
Ca. on Saturday November 6, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Fresno, Fresno Co.,
CA, Funeral
The Fresno Bee, (CA) - December 10, 2013
Viola Francis Blankenship, 95, of Fresno died Monday. She was the owner of Viola's Beauty
Shop for 60 years.
Graveside: 1 p.m. Thursday at Belmont Memorial Park. Remembrance:
Ascera Care Hospice, 650 W. Alluvial Ave., Fresno, CA 93711. Arrangements:
Wildrose Chapel & Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, Obituary
Published in the Fresno Bee on Feb. 26, 2014
Robert John Johansen; Born-November 5, 1922 San Francisco, CA;
Died-February 22, 2014 Fresno, CA
Bob served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII and was stationed
in Lemoore, CA, where he met his wife,
Lois Blankenship, to whom he was married from 1946 until
her death in 1978. In 1987, Bob married Faye M. Coffey.
He is survived by a sister, Nina Bennie of Anchorage, AK; his
daughters, Sandra Caudle and Sharon Shields; four grandchildren; and ten
greatgrandchildren. From his marriage to Faye, Bob gained a loving step-family
with two daughters; four grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. Bob was a
radio and TV Broadcast Engineer, working at various stations in the valley,
including Channel 30. Bob retired from the California State University, Fresno
in 1986.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 28, 2014, at
2:00 p.m. at the Neptune Society, 1154 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+CA Death Index; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VPJH-KJ5
Lois Mae Johansen – F, 04Nov1924, OK -
14Aug1978, Fresno,
2014, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, Death
In Memory of Naomi
Blankenship
Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 South Cornelia Ave, Fresno, CA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA, Death
Vanie Naomi Blankenship, September 22, 1922 - March 25, 2014
Naomi V. Blankenship
of Fresno, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at
the age of 91. She held the honored position of homemaker.
She is survived by her sons,
Dennis and Daryl; brother,
Marvin Carley; sister Wanna Jensen; her six grandchildren; eighteen great
greantchildren, and many family members and friends.
Funeral Services will be held at West McKinley Assembly of God, on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Interment
will follow at Fresno Memorial Gardens.
Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel, 202 North Teilman, Fresno, CA
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
CA, Birth Index, http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankenship, Dennis Paul M, b.1947/01/18 – Corley - Tulare
CA, Birth Index, http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankenship, Daryl Lee M, b.1951/03/30 – Corley - Tulare
1940 Census, Murphy, Murphy Twp., Mayes
Co., OK,
Carley, U. H. 50, M, AR, Head,
Carley, Sarah 36, F, AR, Wife,
Carley, Naomi 17, F, OK, Dau,
Carley, Forrest 16, M, OK, Son,
Carley, Elvis 14, M, OK, Son,
Carley, Marvin 12, M, OK, Son,
Carley, Wanna 10, F, OK, Dau,
Carley, Edna Mae 06, F, OK, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VBVR-ML9
Fresno Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Ida
Sue 72, 08Apr1938 - 17Jan2011, Fresno,
Fresno, CA, CA-552-54-0456
Blankenship, Sarah
Lou 80, 05Apr1930 - 02Nov2010, Fresno,
Fresno, CA, CA-568-38-6002
Blankenship,
Shirley Ann 61, 24Jan1950 - 12Feb2011, Fresno, Fresno, CA, TX-459-90-6770
Humboldt
+2011, Arcata, Humboldt Co., CA, Obituary
http://southvalleyobits.com/classifieds/XcCPViewItem.asp?ID=344812
Jane Dolores Morgan Blankenship, July 18, 1922, Arcata, CA - September 20, 2011, Arcata, CA; Janie
was born in Arcata to Elma Pauline Box and William Nicholas Morgan. Both of her
parents were also natives of Arcata. She was raised in Arcata by her paternal
aunt and uncle, Lucretia and Benjamin Sorenson. She recounted visits as a
teenager to the bay area to see her parents and spend time with her brother and
maternal relatives in Oakland and San Francisco. She also spent happy times there
later with her husband, and daughters.
Jane graduated from Arcata High School, and Humboldt State
University with a Masters in Theatre Arts. She also attended UC Berkeley, and
the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She held a teaching credential and
taught all over California, taking time off to raise her children. She worked
in primary and secondary grades during her career, spanning over 30 years, her
favorite assignments being the first through third grades.
Jane and her husband retired from teaching in the early 1980's.
They returned to Arcata, after residing for many years in the central coast
area of California. She was a voracious reader, and enjoyed traveling, music,
especially jazz, singing, dancing and modern art. Also the sharing of good food, and spirits with friends and family. She was a
Methodist, and her faith was important to her throughout her life.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband Carl, of over 50 years, daughter Karla, and by her brother William Nicholas
Morgan. Pippa Pensotti, her eldest daughter survives
her, as does her youngest daughter Marcie Jaime
(Ralph) of Hollister, grandchildren, Sarah Jaime of Santa Cruz, and Ryan Jaime
of Hollister, and son-in-law George Kennedy of Arcata. Numerous nieces and
nephews survive her as well. She will be missed by all.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Carl E., 80, 13Jan1927 - 21Oct2007, Arcata, Humboldt,
CA, CA-566-28-2722
2012, Arcata, Humboldt Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Eureka Times-Standard (Humboldt
Co., CA)on October 26, 2012
Our beautiful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Blanche Blankenship passed over on October 23, 2012. Blanche was raised in Orick at the mouth of Redwood Creek and in all her
95 years she only lived away from Orick for a short while. She moved to Arcata
to attend high school and went on to graduate from Humboldt State College in
l939 where she was president of the senior class. She was one of the earliest
Yurok women to graduate from college. Blanche loved
working with children and taught school in Scotia, Hoopa, Stockton and Big
Lagoon. She was dedicated to her church, her Tribe, her family and her
community. She spent many years traveling all over the world with her good
friends. She was a member of the Yurok Tribe and the first woman president of
the Humboldt County Farm Bureau. Blanche was an
early member of Women in Timber, member of the Yurok Tribe Culture committee,
the Orick Presbyterian Church, the Humboldt County Cattlewomen, the Orick Rodeo
committee and the Orick Chamber of Commerce. Blanche and her husband ran a
trucking business and cattle ranch for many years. Blanche was always glad to
see you and often had warm cookies or berry pie on the counter along with a
smile to greet you. She was a lady of courage, intelligence and a gentle heart.
She recently said that in her heart she believed that the reason she had lived
for 95 years was to be able to be a part of the Jump Dance at Cha pekw. In her
95 years in this world she touched many people and made our world a better
place.
Blanche was
preceded in death by her parents Eunice and Ed White and Bill Brown; her husband Harry Blankenship;
sister, Elinor Smith; brothers, Emil White and Beeb White.
She is survived by her sister Clara Anne Dawson of Colorado, her daughters Judy Misch (Tony) and Tene Kremling (Leroy); her grandsons Byron
Frick (Kimberly) and Ken Frick (Samantha); great-grandchildren Magen Gray
(Josh), Zack Frick and Mackenzie Frick and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
from Washington to New Mexico.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 30th, at 11 am at
Paul's Chapel in Arcata, followed by private graveside services. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Lara, Walt
Lara, Bob Blankenship, Steve Frick and Dr. Mark Ott. Zack Frick,
Robbie Melvin, Billy Joe Allen, David White, Howard White, Joe Hufford, Larry
Hendrix, Ron Barlow, Will Einman and Larry Zuber will be pallbearers.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Eureka, Humboldt Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Eureka Times-Standard on January
20, 2013
Ruth "Anne" Blankinship- November 29, 1925 to January 12, 2013. She went to be with Jesus
after being a resident of Frye's Care Home, in Eureka, Ca. Where
she grew to love the staff as they cared about her as well.
Anne was the last of her immediate family and was preceded in death
by her husband Glenn in 2004. She is survived by her three sons, Wayne, wife Sue, Tom, wife
Genny, and Don, wife Roxanne. She had six grandchildren.
Anne was born in Brush Colorado, and spent her childhood on her parents ranch in South Dakota and her teenage years in
Chehalis, Washington. She married Glenn on June 13, 1945. Anne and Glenn
settled in Brookings, Oregon, they owned a ranch in Bend Oregon for a few
years, spent time in Fremont, California, and moved to Humboldt County in the
early 1970s. Ann will be greatly missed.
There will be no service at this time, but will have a celebration
of life ceremony this spring.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankinship, Glenn L., 82, 06Sep1921
- 10Mar2004, Eureka, Humboldt, CA, WA-536-12-7452
+2014,
Eureka, Humboldt Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Eureka Times-Standard on May 28,
2014
George William Johnson was born on September 28, 1934 and died on
May 20, 2014.
He was preceded in death by his mother Anna May Gray (McDaniel),
step father Tommy M. Gray, father William Rodger Johnson, brother Donald Rodger
Johnson and his beloved wife Rosalie Josephine Johnson (Duclo).
George is survived by his brother Boyce C. Johnson, Eureka,
California, step daughters Lynn Miranda, Tacoma, Washington, Debbie Lee,
Eureka, California and Sandra Isabel, Eureka, California and their respective
families.
My brother George, who I always called "Bill", was born
in Newellton, Louisiana in 1934. In 1937 his father traveled to California
seeking work and was joined later that year by George and his mother. They
lived in several locations in California for the next 10 years but mainly
called Kerman, California home. After World War Two the family returned to
Louisiana where George attended school in Lake Providence. George enjoyed his
boyhood life in Lake Providence. He played team sports at school and was high
in the ranks of the local Boy Scout troop. He attended a national jamboree at
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
But, sadly, our parents divorce caused a dramatic change in the
family dynamics and George had to go to work to help his mother support his two
younger brothers. He worked variously at the school, as a taxi dispatcher, for
the Department of Fish and Game, and on an oil pipeline construction crew
during the next two years. In 1951 Our mother decided
that we could have a better life in California, so we piled in to a 1941
Plymouth and in July of that year we arrived in McKinleyville, California.
George immediately went to work at The California Barrel Factory; he was 17
years old. This began his 38 year career working in the lumber mills in
Humboldt County. He retired in 1989 on a work related disability from the
Simpson Redwood mill in Korbel, California.
George was proud of the fact that he obtained his high school
diploma through adult education and his Associates In
Arts degree from College Of The Redwoods. While he never worked in the field,
George acquired a real estate license and for years bought, sold and rented
property on a personal level.
Personal happiness eluded George until he met Rosalie Blankenship (Duclo) who he
married on November 24, 1983. From the start they were almost a perfect match.
She was the love of his life and because he had no children of his own she
provided him with a ready made family that he cherished until he died. Rosalie
Died on September 30, 1988 and George was devastated. But true to his inner strength , (or stubbornness), he went on to provide support
to his family however and whenever he could. To George it was not the length of
time he had with Rosalie but the quality that mattered.
He never remarried. Due to his work related injuries, extreme blood
circulation problems and blindness George became wheelchair bound and
eventually was unable to care for himself. In October of 2008 George was
admitted to residential care at the Eureka Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
where he spent the remainder of his life. The family would like to thank the
management and staff at the Eureka Rehabilitation and Wellness Center for their
dedication, kindness and professional care of George; it is most appreciated.
We would also like to thank the helpful people at Hospice of Humboldt for their
assistance during the last few weeks of George's life.
George's remains will be interred at Ocean view Cemetery Eureka,
California and a private memorial is planned for a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
VT Vital Records: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VNR7-S8K
Duclo, Rosalie
Josephine - 06Feb1939, Ludlow, VT – D/o Donald James Duclo &
Emma E. Mary Martin
CA Death Index: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VP88-CTW
Johnson, Rosalie
Josephine - 06Feb1939, VT - 30Sep1988,
Humboldt, CA –D/o Duclo
& Martin
CA Marriage: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V666-B3Y
Blankenship, Gene R. 29 – Linda G. Boyd, 21 - 21May1966, Humboldt, CA
CA Marriage: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6D8-6LR
Blankenship, Gene R. 32 – Duclo, Rosalie 30 - 11Oct1969, Humboldt, CA
CA Marriage: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6F1-G8X
Blankenship, Linda
G. 27 – Andreson, James L. 37 - 25Sep1971, San Diego City, CA
CA Divorce Index: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VPG2-1GY
Blankenship, Gene R. - Rosalie J. - 06May1983
Humboldt, CA
CA Marriage: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6D8-6LR
Blankenship, Gene R. 46 – Linda G. Anderson 39 - 08Aug1983, Humboldt, CA
Humboldt Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Jane
Dolores Morgan 89, 18Jul1922 - 20Sep2011, Arcata, Humboldt,
CA, CA-545-34-3937
Imperial
2014, Brawley, Imperial Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Imperial Valley Press Online on
Apr. 22, 2014
Mary Carolyn Blankenship, 67, of Brawley, went to be with her savior on February 25, 2014
after battling a long term illness. She was born November 14, 1946 in Yuma, AZ
to parents John and Verna Draper.
She was an avid crafter and enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint and
painting. She was most known for her amazing smile and kind heart to all who
knew her.
She is survived by her adoring husband,
Ronald of 36 years; children, Shelly Carrillo (Andy) of Salinas, Deanna Runyon (Randy) of Alpine and Ken Blankenship of
El Centro; sister, Marian McCall; grandchildren, Chase Aleksick, Veronica
Runyon, Andrew Carrillo, Brayden Lankford and Colby Carrillo.
Carolyn was cherished by her grandchildren immensely. She was an amazing
mother and kind loving grammy.
In keeping with Carolyn's wishes there was a small luncheon planned
with close friends and family on March 8, 2014 celebrating her life.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, El Centro, Imperial Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Imperial Valley Press Online on
Dec. 22, 2013
Mildred Celeste Williams, 84, of El Centro passed away on Friday,
December 6, 2013 in Boise, Idaho. Celeste was born in El Centro, CA and
graduated from Central Union High School in 1947. Following graduation, she
worked as a teller at Security Bank on Main Street, then as a bookkeeper for
Eddie Maljan and Royal Farms for several years. She met her husband Jack in the
summer of 1947 and they were married on December 11, 1948.
Throughout her life, Celeste was involved in the following
activities: St. Paul's Guild of Sts. Peter and Paul Episcopal Church, the
Women's Ten Thousand Club, 4-H Cooking and Sewing Leader, the Claddagh Club,
Imperial Valley Historic Society, PEO, and a variety of Bridge groups. Although
she thoroughly enjoyed her involvement in these organizations, her greatest
love was for her family. Celeste was a consummate homemaker and wonderful cook.
She loved her family and took great delight in their visits to their El Centro
home.
Celeste was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Virgil Williams;
her father, James Millard Frost, her mother, Esther Bradshaw Frost; sisters, Betty Downer and Lorraine Blankenship.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2013 at 11
a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Episcopal Church. Burial will be private.
She leaves behind her loving family; daughters, Melanie (Michael)
Jackson of Redlands, CA; Cydney (Tommy) Mills of El Centro, CA; Kimberly (Tom)
Key of Liberty, TX; Melissa (Dave) Berry of Eagle, ID, and Jacqueline (Scott)
Schaefer of Edmond, OK; 11 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 15 great-grandchildren
and many nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, El Centro, Imperial Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Imperial Valley Press Online on
Dec. 29, 2013
Mildred Celeste Williams, 84, of El Centro passed away on Friday,
December 6, 2013 in Boise, [Ada
Co.], Idaho.
Celeste was born in El Centro, CA and graduated from Central Union
High School in 1947. Following graduation, she worked as a teller at Security
Bank on Main Street, then as a bookkeeper for Eddie Maljan and Royal Farms for
several years. She met her husband Jack in the summer of 1947 and they were
married on December 11, 1948. Throughout her life, Celeste was involved in the
following activities: St. Paul's Guild of Sts. Peter and Paul Episcopal Church,
the Women's Ten Thousand Club, 4-H Cooking and Sewing Leader, the Claddagh
Club, Imperial Valley Historic Society, PEO, and a variety of Bridge groups.
Although she thoroughly enjoyed her involvement in these organizations, her
greatest love was for her family. Celeste was a consummate homemaker and
wonderful cook. She loved her family and took great delight in their visits to
their El Centro home.
Celeste was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Virgil Williams;
her father, James Millard Frost, her mother, Esther Bradshaw Frost; sisters, Betty Downer and Lorraine Blankenship.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2013 at 11
a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Episcopal Church. Burial will be private.
She leaves behind her loving family; daughters, Melanie (Michael)
Jackson of Redlands, CA; Cydney (Tommy) Mills of El Centro, CA; Kimberly (Tom)
Key of Liberty, TX; Melissa (Dave) Berry of Eagle, ID, and Jacqueline (Scott)
Schaefer of Edmond, OK; 11 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, 15 great-grandchildren
and many nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
CA Death;
Blankenship, Lorraine C., 73, F,
b.04/20/1922, CA, d.02/29/1996 546-28-1200, Imperial
California, Marriage Index; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V6KV-VQM
Blankenship, Cecil L. 25, – Frost, Lorraine C. 42, - 08 Nov
1964, Imperial Co., CA
Kings
2013, Hanford, Kings Co., CA, Obituary
The Fresno
Bee, (CA) - October 2, 2013
Gregory O. Dias: Beloved husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and godfather, went to be with
our Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the age of 86, in Hanford. He was
born to Joaquin and Leonor Dias on December 24, 1926.
Gregory was raised here in Hanford, and
attended Oakvale School and graduated from Hanford High School in 1945. He
married his high school sweetheart, Vivian Coito, on April 30, 1947, and they
spent 66 beautiful years together and raised seven children. In 1961, he
purchased his first piece of property to start his own dairy/farming business,
which is still a part of Willow Grove Farms, amongst a dairy he purchased in
Visalia, Delta View Farms. In 1966, Gregory and Vivian were a Kings County
Dairy Family and were the Kings County Distinguished Couple in 1999.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but he
loved working on many different things in his shops. Anything Gregory owned or
took care was immaculate. On any piece of property he owned there were no weeds
to be found, neatness was a fetish of his. Throughout the years, Gregory was
involved in numerous organizations. He served on the California Milk Advisory
Board, Kit Carson School Board, Kit Carson Volunteer Fire Department, Kings
County Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Kings Fair Board Director,
Dairyman's Cooperative Creamery- Finance Director, the Kings County Grand Jury
and the Senior Mobile Home Parks Committee. For many years, they enjoyed
traveling and going to Bass Lake where they purchased a house.
Gregory loved to fix things and piddle in
his shops. After enjoying the lake for many years, they decided to sell the
lake house and purchase a mobile home in the Senior Mobile Home Park in Pismo
Beach. They spent a lot of time in Pismo, where he was very active on the Pismo
Beach Senior Mobile Home Parks committee. He served as President for numerous
years and also worked on the Pismo Beach Senior Mobile Park POC committee.
While in Pismo, he enjoyed being outdoors, working in his shop or taking care
of his flowers, which he had the greenest thumb.
Gregory made many different wooden boxes while spending his time at Pismo. He
spent many hours in his shop measuring, cutting, and assembling these boxes
along with Vivian staining them. He gave these boxes to loved ones and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Joaquin and Leonor Dias; sisters, Mary Dias and Mary Lopes; granddaughter,
Rachelle Dias; and son-in-law Stephen P. Silva.
He is survived by Vivian, his loving wife
of 66 years; children, Gloria Soares and her husband George, Gregory O.
Jr. "Butch" Dias and his wife Alice, Brenda Blankenship and her husband
Rick, Steven Dias and
his wife Theresa, Michael Dias and his wife Germaine, Larry Dias, Trey
Schaffer, Michelle Hamblin and her husband Steve, and Liz Motta; and sisters
Angie Bellamy and Lena Norton. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held
at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Friday, October 4, 2013, at
10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, followed by a reception at
the Kings Fairgrounds.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kings Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Dorothy Marie 75, 04Nov1934 -
24May2010, Hanford, Kings, CA, CA-559-40-8525
Kern
+2010, Arvin, Kern Co., CA, Burial & Obituary
Published in Bakersfield Californian on
January 31, 2010
Floyd and Frances Blankenship The ashes of Floyd F. Blankenship and Frances (Serda) Blankenship will be interred at Bakersfield National
Cemetery (30338 Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin CA 93203) at 2:00 p.m. on February
1, 2010. There will be a short service and military color guard.
Floyd Blankenship
was born in Missouri in 1921. He served in the Army military police in WWII
transporting prisoners between Germany and the United States. After the war, he
settled in Gilroy, CA and married Frances Serda in 1948. They moved to
Bakersfield in 1960 where over the years Floyd served as the pastor of several
Baptist congregations in Bakersfield, Keene and Edison. Frances was also active
in their congregational ministry along with raising their family.
Frances passed away in August 1996 and Floyd passed away in
February 1998.
They are survived by 4 children,
Kathleen (Phoenix), David
(Bakersfield), Karan (Bakersfield) and Karal (San Diego), 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Floyd and Frances have rested with God for a number of years now
and their family is honored to have their ashes interred at the National
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Floyd F., 76, 09Dec1921
- 17Feb1998, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, CA-554-22-4857
SSDI; Blankenship,
Frances S., 70, 29Dec1925 - 22Aug1996, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, CA-572-22-7808
2010, Bakersfield, Kern
Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Bakersfield
Californian on April 15, 2010, www.bakersfield.com/obits
Houston Van Blankenship 1952 - 2010 Memorial services for Houston Van Blankenship will be held Friday, April 16, at 1:00 p.m., at Lutheran Church of
Prayer, 8001 Panorama Dr., Bakersfield. Private interment at
Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Son of Houston
Francis and Eva Mae Blankenship, Van was born on
February 9, 1952. After graduating from Bakersfield High School in 1970, he
attended Bakersfield College, and then California State University Fresno,
earning his degree in 1975. He was active in ROTC at CSUF and joined the Air
Force Reserves as an officer after graduation. Van became a Certified Public
Accountant working in and around Bakersfield for over thirty years. Van was
active with his sons in Boy Scout Troop 977 and as a soccer referee for AYSO.
Van is survived by his wife, Diane; sons, Trevor Van and Dustin
Forrest; his two sisters, Frances Prior and Judy Walker; cousins, nieces and nephews, and
their families. Van died tragically in an auto accident. He was known as a man
with a generous heart and good laugh. Van will always be remembered for his
kindness and devotion to his family and friends. Memorials may be sent to a
charity of your choice.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Bakersfield, Kern
Co., CA, Obituary
http://www.greenlawnmortuaryandcemetery.com/obituaries/Barbara-Blankenship-39915/#!/Obituary
Barbara Jo
Blankenship, age 77, was born on December 25, 1932,
in Maysville, OK, to parents Steven and Marie Richardson. She passed away on
October 24, 2010.
Barbara was a
member at Daybreak Baptist Church.
Barbara is
preceded in death by her loving husband, Mike; and two daughters, Debby Griswold and Jeannie Greenlee.
She is survived
by her daughter, Rennie Jensen; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Chapel service
will be on Friday, October 29, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial
Chapel, 3700 River Blvd. Pallbearers will be Rick Greenlee, Brad Greenlee,
Bryce Anderson, Aaron and Todd Jensen, and Eric Griswold.
2012, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, Obituary
Midway Driller (Taft, CA) - June 5, 2012
Mary Lou Hahn, wife of Raymond E. Hahn (deceased), was born in
Oklahoma on December 28, 1927, and died on June 1, 2012, in Bakersfield CA.
Mary had three children during her first marriage to Leonard Steelman (deceased),
her daughter, Mary Lee Blankenship and husband,
Ray; son, Gary Steelman and partner, Richard;
and her youngest son, Michael Steelman and wife, Pam.
While raising her three children and running the household, Mary
also worked full time as a waitress for most of her life. Eventually, Mary
would marry Raymond Hahn, and they opened up "Hahn's Restaurant" in
Taft, CA. She enjoyed being a business owner of a successful restaurant, where
many of her clients loved her chicken noodle soup and her delicious pies. In
the early "80s, Mary and Ray moved from Taft to Pine Flats, where they
enjoyed many years of retirement before they moved back to Bakersfield in
"87 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Mary spent most of
her free time crocheting afghans, dolls, and many
other items for loved ones. Mary was known as "Nana" to all of her
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Every
Christmas her family would look forward to her candies and cookies that she
loved to bake for them.
In addition to her three children, Mary is survived by her sister,
Betty Payne, who was known to all as Aunt Betty; 8 grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Mary was lucky enough to have lived to see five generations from all three of
her children. We love you, Mom, Nana, Mary; you will be very missed by many.
No funeral services will be held, as per her request. A Celebration
of Life will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Bakersfield Californian on July
4, 2012
Cynthia Ann Blankenship March 16, 1943 ~ June 30, 2012; Cynthia Ann Blankenship went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2012, after a brief battle
with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Claudie Blankenship.
Cynthia is survived by her son,
John; and daughter,
Anita; her grandchildren, Martina, Samantha, and
Kelli; her sisters, Ellen and Susan; her niece, Terra and her family; and
nephew, Travis; along with her faithful dog, Georgie.
Visitation and service will be held for immediate family and
friends only.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Claudie Farris, 65,
07Jan1943 - 19Feb2008, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, CA-548-56-0878
+2013, Bakersfield, Kern
Co., CA, Obituary
http://greenlawnmortuaryandcemetery.com/?pagetype=obitlink&obit_id=1069930
Bessie E. Williams went to be with the Lord on August 20, 2013. She
was 88. Born Bessie Elwanda Slatton on December 22, 1924, in
Greene County, Arkansas.
Mrs. Williams relocated to California in 1952 with her husband,
Richard Lee Williams. Their marriage lasted 63 years, until his passing in
2005. Mr. and Mrs. Williams had four sons and two daughters. In 1965, when her
eldest son was suddenly widowed, Mrs. Williams lovingly took his baby daughter
under her wing, as well.
In all, she raised seven children.
They are Jerry Lee Williams, Gary “Monk” Williams, Ann Colvin, Danny Williams, June Blankenship, Kenneth Williams, and granddaughter, Gail
Williams. Mrs. Williams is also survived by her daughters-in-law, Diane and
Kathy Williams, and her son-in-law, Albert “Tuck” Colvin. Our beloved “Mamma”
will be missed by her adoring grandchildren, Stacy, Brian, Carolyn, Jason,
Steve, and Kami, Scott and Casey, April and Steven, Kyle and Jasmine, and
Jerrad. She leaves behind a lasting legacy, including her 17 great-grandchildren,
Ryan, Brianne, Krystal, Marcus, Kira, Eian, Hayden Scott, Kali, Breanna, Kalyn,
Brady, Destiny, Garrett, Hayden, Hunter, Gunner, and Enslie. Mrs. Williams
lived to see the birth of her first great-great-grandchild, Maci. She is
further survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Mrs. Williams loved old-time gospel music
and caring for her family. She will be remembered for her untiring devotion to
those she loved, and her warm hospitality. Many will long recall her bountiful
table seated with family and friends, passing around laughter, fresh vegetables
from her garden, and a hot plate of cornbread. If there’s ever a need for
cornbread in Heaven, our Mamma will be asked to bake it.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 26, 2013, from 3:00 to
7:00 p.m. at Greenlawn Southwest Memorial Chapel, 2739 Panama Lane. A chapel
service will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, Obituary
The Bakersfield Californian, (CA) - March 25, 2014
Richard Dale Blankenship, 64, Bakersfield, March 19.
Lake Isabella Cremation & Funeral
Society, Lake Isabella.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, Obituary
The Bakersfield Californian,: Web Edition Articles (CA) Date: June 19,
2014
Gary Lynn (Monk) Williams December 09, 1946 — June 15, 2014
Monk left this earthly life behind on June 15, 2014, with his
daughter at his side. He was 67. Monk was born in Paragould, Arkansas, on
December 9, 1946.
He was predeceased by his parents, Bessie and Richard Williams, who
relocated to Bakersfield with Monk and the rest of their young family in 1952.
Monk is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Williams, and her
children, Krystal Lynn and Marcus Jacob Williams. He is further survived by his
former wife of 36 years, Isy Williams; who opened her home to him in his last
days. The second of six children, Monk is also survived by his sisters, Ann Colvin and June Blankenship; and his three brothers, Jerry, Danny and
Kenneth Williams. He is further survived by his large family of cousins,
nieces, and nephews. He also leaves many wonderful friends.
An animal enthusiast from his youth, Monk raised a wide variety of
animals over his lifetime; everything from cockatoos to sheep to his
granddaughter Krystal's pot-bellied pig. It is a legacy he has instilled in his
kids, all having participated in Kern County 4-H programs. Monk served as a 4-H
Community Leader for 26 years. He also served his country during the Vietnam
conflict. Monk will be remembered for his no-nonsense way of life, his love of
animals, his great sense of humor and thunderous laughter.
A memorial luncheon will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 11:00 AM
at El Portal Restaurant, 1100 Calloway Drive.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA, Obituary
The Bakersfield Californian: Web Edition Articles (CA) Date: October
8, 2014
Jack Moon Gallon passed away peacefully with his wife and his
children at his bedside on September 27. He spent a lifetime swimming,
strumming and teaching his way through this world, touching hundreds of lives
in the process. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Jack was
born in Bakersfield to Tommy and Marilyn (Moon) Gallon, the second of three
children.
As a youngster, Jack was in the pool at his father's swim school
nearly as often as he was on land and in 1957 he was part of the national
record-breaking Bakersfield Blue Fins relay team. He graduated from Foothill
High School in 1964 and earned his A.A. Degree from Mount San Antonio College.
He earned a B.A. and Master's Degree from CSU Bakersfield.
He worked for a number of
years for ConTel as a technical writer but he soon found his true passion was
teaching. Jack put his education to good use, teaching the GED preparatory
program at Taft College, using his energy to make sure people who wanted to
better their lives received the best education possible. With Jack in the
classroom, they received life lessons along with what came from the textbook.
Music was in Jack's blood, and he was a gifted guitarist and
songwriter. Jack penned many poems and songs and wrote the local classic
"Bakersfield Blues." On many afternoons, Jack could be found on his
front porch picking his Taylor guitar with a cold beer nearby, or in a jam
session at Trout's with friends. For many, many years, a trip to the Double Hum
reunion was in order. The "Hum" was Jack's favorite place for
friends, music and fun. These were his happiest times.
Vacations were often spent camping with family on the beach in Baja
and he always looked forward to the yearly family reunion, the Moon Family
Picnic, where he relished the time spent reconnecting with cherished friends
and family over horseshoes and campfires. Many of Jack's happiest times were
spent with beloved friends at their yearly gathering. "The Hum" was a
magical time where Jack came alive to revel in the music, laughter and memories
of days gone by.
Jack was preceded in death by his father, Tommy, brother Gary
Gallon, and sister Rebecca Kunin, and step-father Bill Hamilton.
He is survived by his wife
Cynthia Blankenship, mother Marilyn Moon Hamilton, step-mother
Ann Gallon, sons Jonah and Heath Gallon, daughter Alisha Olivier, step-daughter
Hannah Taylor, and grandchildren, Elijah, Lathen, Kaylum, Ava, Milo, Carsten,
Conrad, and Uriah. He also leaves behind many, many lifelong friends.
Jack is not gone. He lives on in a different way in each and every
one of us, and all our lives are better for having known him.
A memorial service honoring his life will be held at 2:30 PM on
Saturday, October 11 at the Sheraton Four Points Bakersfield at 5101 California
Ave. in the Bistro Ballroom.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Ridgecrest, Kern Co., CA, Obituary
The Daily Independent, (Ridgecrest, CA) - April 5, 2011
Lillian Marie Peters died peacefully in her home on April 1 with
her family at her side in Ridgecrest. She was 77. Lillian was born on Jan. 14,
1934 in Dennison, Texas.
She later moved to Morgan Hill before coming to Ridgecrest in 1980.
Lillian married her husband Ray when she was 16 years old and endured 22 years
of Navy life with him. Lillian took great pride in raising her children and
grandchildren. She loved to shop, almost as much as she loved her children. In
her younger years, Lillian was the tetherball champion, and known as "Pee
Wee or Mickey" when she played softball. Lillian was a Sunday school
teacher and sang solos at the church the family attended in Morgan Hill. Her
favorite joy in life was spending time with her children and family. Lillian,
also known as Gigi, touched many hearts of friends and family and will be very
much missed by all.
She is preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Treva O'Neal;
brothers Raymond and Preston O'Neal; sisters Noreen Blankenship and Ruth Hunter; and daughter Debbie
Zagala.
Lillian is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ray Peters; sister
Laverne Abshe of California; brothers Jonny and Kenny O'Neal of California; son
Curtis Peters of Ridgecrest; son and daughter-in-law Ed and Kathy Peters of
Ridgecrest; daughter and son-in-law Tonya and Tim Fouts of Ridgecrest; daughter
Janet Peters of Sonora; grandchildren April Herson of Arkansas, Donnie Turner
of Arkansas, Bobby Wise of Ridgecrest, Timmy Fouts of Ridgecrest, Nicole Fouts
of Ridgecrest, Annie Boske of Ridgecrest, Rodney Zagala of Texas, and Tyran
Peters of Colorado; great-grandchildren Hunter, Alexis and Taylor Boske of
Ridgecrest, Anthony and Austin Herson of Arkansas and Emma Doud of Ridgecrest.
A memorial service will be held April 9 at 2 p.m. at Holland and
Lyons Mortuary. The service will be officiated by
Pastor Ralph Ricco.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Shafter, Kern Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Bakersfield Californian on
November 7, 2012
Paul Gerald Canady was born May 11, 1923 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to
Fred and Ora Canady. He passed on to his eternal home on November 1, 2012 in
Shafter, California.
Paul enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. He served at
Treasure Island and on board the USS Biloxi and USS Bunker Hill. He was
honorably discharged in 1945 and moved to Bakersfield where he began working
for Standard Oil on a drilling rig. He retired in 1985 as a driller.
Paul met and married the love of his life Billie Blankenship shortly after moving to Bakersfield. They
were married until her death in 1994. Paul was a member of VFW Post # 1468,
Petroleum Pioneers, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagels Aerie 93.
Graveside services to honor Paul will be held at Hillcrest Memorial
Park on Thursday, November 8, at 10:30 a.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Taft, Kern Co., CA, Obituary
Midway Driller (Taft, CA) - November 21, 2011
Lenard Cramer 1926 - 2011 A funeral service will be held in the
Erickson & Brown Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at
4:00 p. m. for longtime Taft resident, Lenard Cramer, 85. Mr. Cramer was born
on June 28, 1926 to William A. and Ella (Willis) Cramer in Bengal, Oklahoma and
passed away in Taft on November 17, 2011.
He came to California with his family at a young age and lived and
attended school in Tupman, CA. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in October of
1944 and served until September, 1946. He met and married his wife, Vanita, in
December, 1947. He worked for Pioneer Chevrolet on Main St. from 1947 to 1959,
Pioneer Chevrolet on Kern St. for Wayne Hall until 1963, Westside Ford until
April, 1976 when he started Taft Motor Center which operated until April, 1998.
Lenard played softball with friends and family on the Standard Oil Co. team. He
enjoyed camping, fishing and water skiing with family and friends. He loved
being with his children and grandchildren, being involved in all of their
activities throughout their lives. He coached Westside Little League Teams with
three generations of children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Vanita (Wheeler)
Cramer; brothers, Ernest, John, Bill and James; and sisters, Dorothy Staton and
Myrtle Waddle.
He is survived by his children, daughter, Karyn Mason and husband,
Russell, son, Danny, daughter, Janice and fiance, Jim Holmes, son, Bryan and
wife, Mary; grandchildren, Ken and Leora Chapman, Kimberly and fiance, Jimmy
Narducci, Jeffrey Cramer, Andrea and Billy Messenger, Christopher Sexton,
Bradley, Aaron, Clayton Cramer; step-grandson, Rico Guardiola;
great-grandchildren, Sunni and Scott Chapman, Daylen and Marlana Evans, Jennie
and Maximillian Narducci, Danica, Karrigan and Berlynn Messenger, Jesse Cramer;
great-great-grandson, McKaysun Aaron James Cramer; sisters, Opal Swearingen, Artie Blankenship,
Molly Ritter; sister-in-law, Alma Mitchell; special friend, Fran Long; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Bear Valley Springs, Kern Co., CA, Death
The Bakersfield Californian, (CA) - November 7, 2012
Armeda Larene Blankenship, 63, Bear Valley Springs, Nov. 6 in Bakersfield.
Wood Family Funeral Service, Tehachapi.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Wofford Heights,
Kern Co., CA, Obituary
Kern Valley
Sun (Lake Isabella, CA) - August 14, 2013
Walter Paul Fleming went to be with the
Lord, Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 with Betty, his wife of 64 years at his side. After courageously battling Parkinson's disease for many, many
years. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif. March 27, 1929 to Walter and
Myrtle Fleming, and was raised with his two sisters, Myrtle Victorino
and Leora Grace Blankenship in Van Nuys,
California.
It was in his junior year in high school
he met a cute little girl, Betty Jean Foster. Though both were quiet and shy
they soon began dating! However Paul had to be home early each evening so he
could get up at 3:30 a.m. every morning to delivery the L.A. Times newspaper on
a paper route he had since he was 12 years old. Paul began attending the Van Nuys
Foursquare Church with Betty shortly after they met, and were later married
there in January, 1949. Since Betty was only 17 she continued attending Van
Nuys High School until she graduated later that year. Paul loved to tell how he
had to sign her absentee notices when she missed a class!
Shortly after they were married Paul went
to work for the U.S. Postal Service and worked as a letter carrier for the next
18 years. During that time they welcomed the birth of their three children –
Lynda Jeanette, Jimmy Paul and Randal Foster Fleming. As a family they
continued to attend and serve in the Van Nuys Foursquare Church for 20 years.
From there they helped build and pioneer the Granada Hills Foursquare Church,
serving as janitor to council member as needed. Six years later, with freeways
being built on every side, and longing for a quieter country life they moved,
with their sister and brother-in-law-, Jeanette and Harry Rogers to Wofford
Heights, Calif. in 1963. A short time later they moved Mom and Dad Foster and
Mom and Pop Rogers to join their families in the adventure of their lives!
In the following years, Paul worked with
Harry in developing 43 acres on Evans Road in Wofford Heights including
numerous individually terraced building sites: the large "Rogers
Rustic" terraced Mobile Home Park and "Countrywood Water
Company," which was one of the largest privately owned water companies in
California. Though the work was hard and demanding, the hours were long, and
money was scarce, the families thrived on roasting hot dogs in the snow,
moonlight horseback rides, early morning quail hunts and fishing in the Kern
River. Wanting to raise their children in a Foursquare Church, Betty and
Jeanette contacted their former pastor, Lt Col. Chaplain A. B. Cowie, which put
into motion the beginning of the Wofford Heights Foursquare Church Family Life
Center. Once the contact was made Paul and Harry were completely involved in
the building process.
In 1972 Paul was hired as manager of the
Kern River Valley Cemetery district and during that time he expanded the
cemetery boundaries 4 times. In 1997 he was awarded the most prestigious award
the California Association of Public Cemeteries gives…The Ruben Siemens
Memorial Award! He retired in 1999 and he and Betty criss-crossed the country,
from one end of our great nation to the other covering 47 states, as well as
Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, many times caravanning with their children in
their RV's. Paul was a godly man who dearly loved and cherished his family and
selflessly served his community. He lived every day to the fullest and set an
example of good work ethics, Christian conduct and love and compassion for all
who knew him.
Paul leaves behind his wife Betty, his
three children, Lynda Jeanette Merridith and husband Tom, Jimmy Paul Fleming
and wife Marilyn and Randall Foster Fleming and wife Esther. Sister Myrtle
Victorino and sister-in-law Jeanette Rogers Erickson and husband Charley. Seventeen grandchildren, Valerie, Troy, Laurie, Lacey, Melinda,
Tami, John, Joe, Jesse, Candee, Randall, Destanee, Steve, Dennis, Heather, Lisa
and Jennifer. Twenty one great grandchildren, Kyli, Sierra, Shayla,
Noah, Saige, Ashley, Summer, Cherish, Matthew, Ivy, Allison, Luke, Jack, Jesse,
Ryliegh, Peyton, Taryn, Taylor, Katie, Sierra and Ricky and many nieces and
nephews.
Services will Friday, Aug. 16 at 1:00
p.m. at Family Life Center Foursquare Church in Wofford Heights. Dinner to follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Kern Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Barbara Jo 77, 25Dec1932 - 24Oct2010, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, CA-551-42-0017
Blankenship,
Cheryl A. 37, 03May1973 - 08Aug2010, Bakersfield, Kern, CA, CA-566-29-1829
Blankenship,
Houston Van 58, 09Feb1952 -
08Apr2010, Bakersfield, Kern, CA,
CA-555-88-8252
Kings
+2014, Corcoran, Kings
Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on Mar. 21,
2014
Lela Mae Moll February
24, 1923 - March 17, 2014. Born to John
and Grace Blankenship in Altus, Oklahoma.
Mae was raised in Oklahoma and Texas; she moved to California in
the early 1940's and settle in Corcoran. Mae was an
excellent cook, seamstress, and homemaker. She enjoyed RV trips, camping,
fishing, and was a long time bowler. Mae was an active VFW Auxiliary member and
was recognized by the city council for her many years of service.
She was predeceased by her husband, Joe Moll, her step son, Ronnie
Moll, and all of her siblings.
Mae is survived by her daughters, Barbara Harris and Nancy
McFadden, Her son-in-law, Eddie Harris, her eight grandchildren, and many
great-great and great-great-great grandchildren.
A viewing will be at Bledsoe Family Peoples Funeral Chapel on
Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 12 noon, followed by interment at the
Corcoran Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Lake
2010, Lakeport, Lake Co.,
CA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/18/donna-mae-fredericks-19452010/144110279
Donna Mae Fredericks (1945-2010), Donna was born July 4,
1945 in Alameda County to Donovan and Marie Hoffman of Vallejo, CA.
Donna resided in Vallejo for forty-three years. Graduating in 1963
from Vallejo Senior High School she entered the profession of Title Insurance
becoming an Escrow Officer which she worked as for forty-seven years, up until
retirement. It is with deep heartfelt sadness to announce that on July 4, 2010,
Donna lost her three year battle with cancer.
Donna was a member of the National Rifleman's Association and the
Lake County Kennel Club of Northern California. When Donna was not working,
which she always seemed to be, she was working on receiving Herding titles with
her German Shepherd, Sarah. The passion she had for
animals was like no other - genuine and sincere.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Andrea Griffiths of Kelseyville;
mother, Marie Hoffman of Vallejo; sister, Margaret Blankenship
of Vallejo; nieces, Stacie Eschenburg of Vallejo, Denice Challenger of
Kelseyville, Amber Challenger of Benicia and Rachele Eschenburg of Las Vegas, NV;
nephews, George Thacker of Kelseyville and Calvin Thacker IV of Sacramento.
A Memorial service will be held at 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 21 at
Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St., Lakeport.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Lakeport, Lake Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Lake County Record-Bee on Jan.
29, 2014
Donna Sanders-Stephenson passed away peacefully January 23, 2014,
at the age of 58. She was surrounded by those she loved. Donna loved to
crochet, listen to country music and play card games.
She is preceded in death by her infant son, Joshua Levy.
Donna is survived by her daughter,
Tabitha Renee Blankenship, and her Tailored Living Choices family.
A funeral service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary,
10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 30, with Pastor Charles Thomas officiating.
Burial will follow at Hartley Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Los Angeles
+2014, Altadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Pasadena Star-News on Aug. 12,
2014
Mae E. Johnson, age
87, a long-time Pasadena/Altadena resident, passed away peacefully at her home
in Altadena on August 7, 2014. Mae was born on March 3, 1927 in Dodson,
Louisiana to Ethel L.
Nears-Blankenship and Robert L. Blankenship.
As a child she attended school in Dodson. Moving to Pasadena in her
teens, Mae completed her education at Pasadena City College in the nursing
program and later worked at Huntington Memorial Hospital. She married Charles
Johnson, Jr. and raised three children in Pasadena. Mae was a faithful member
of Metropolitan Baptist Church for over 70 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and three of her
six siblings.
She is survived by her sisters
Queen Ester Hampton of Pacoima, CA, Gale Blankenship of Pasadena, CA, and brother Mack Blankenship of Apple Valley, CA; daughter Sharon Ware
Sarpong (Sam) of Altadena, CA, son Gregory Johnson of Altadena, CA, and
daughter Shirley Worship (Rickey) of Pasadena, CA; 12 grandchildren, 15
great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2014 at
Metropolitan Baptist Church, 2283 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001 . Interment at Mountain View
Mortuary and Cemetery, 2400 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Burbank, Los Angeles Co., CA, Obituary
There is another Burbank in Santa Clara
Co., CA,
Daily News of Los Angeles (CA) - June 8, 2011
Jackie T. Alexander, April 14, 1916 - June 5, 2011, Born Afton,
Oklahoma to Lewis and Mary Clementine Olsen.
Predeceased by her true love, Samual Alexander; daughter, Darleane
Van Tuyl; and grandson, Michael Blankenship.
Survived by grandchildren,
Debbi Millison, Lorri Alagha, Tammi Dukes, Sherri Egan ( Blankenship ) and Brian Van Tuyl.
After 24 years Jackie retired from Burbank High School to pursue
her hobbies in real estate and travel. She was an avid dancer and bowler and
belonged to the Trieloff Travel Group which took her on many trips around the
world. She was also a member of the Glendale Moose Lodge Order #641, Pearl
Harbor Survivors and The Burbank Keystone Club. She spent many years serving on
the Board of Directors for the Burbank Community Federal Credit Union.
Join us in celebrating her amazing journey on Monday, June 13,
2011, 1:00 p.m., at Media City Church in Burbank.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA, Death
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Olga-Iris-Blankenship-101655465
Olga Iris Blankenship, August 24, 1942 - August 27, 2014
Arrangements under the direction of Joshua
Memorial Park Mortuary, Lancaster, CA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Olga Iris Mercado – m. 12Jul1961, Puerto
Rico, Frank Patrick Blankenship
Frank is Lonewolf1498(at)cs.com
a Long time Friend, Cousin, and Genealogist that I worked with for years. My prays are with him and his family.
+2014, Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA, Death
http://www.avpress.com/obit-archive.php?obit=31893439
Olga Iria Mercado was born 24Aug1942 to
Luisa Maria Nunez and Ramon Mercado in Caryey, Puerto Rico, and passed
peacefully at home with her family by her side.
She married Frank Patrick
Blankenship 53 years ago on 12Jul1961 in Cayey, PR.
She is survived by four children,
Frances, Richard, Maria and Frank: three sister, Maria, Quinen and Carmen; Nine
grandchildren, Raymond, Ace, David, Lowell, Peter, Rebecca, Moises, Sara, And
Danny and four great grandchildren Brisiyda, Sofia, Abel, and Elijay.
We all miss her big smile and greatly.
Viewing: Fri., Sept 5, 2014 from 12-1:45 pm with the graveside to follow at 2pm
at the Joshua Memorial Park and Mortuary, Lancaster.
2012, Los
Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Advocate from November 26 to
November 28, 2012
Herbert Sam Benjamin Jr., affectionately known as Boo or Herb was
born in Baton Rouge, La. and died in Los Angeles, Ca.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Lou Audrey and
his older sister, Joan Benjamin Goldberger all of Baton Rouge, La. Herbert
married his wife Jeanne in 1969 and she also preceded him in death in 2001.
He received a BS degree from LSU and a Masters degree in
Engineering from Purdue University. Herbert served in the U.S. Navy during WWII
and retired from the active Naval Reserve in 1994, with the rank of Commander.
Herbert practiced Engineering in Europe and So. California, retiring
from TRW. Boo and Jeanne had a great love of travel, especially Europe,
and these trips were extensively documented with his love of photography.
The last few years, he lived at Belmont Hollywood, a retirement
facility, and many thanks to the Belmont staff and his friends for their help
and visits and special thanks to his good friend Antonia for her frequent
visits and encouragement.
Herbert is survived by his brother Raphiel and Raphiel's wife Karen
of Santa Fe, NM., nieces Clem
Goldberger of New Orleans La., and Jill Benjamin Blankenship (Ruskin) of Santa Fe, NM., nephews Raphiel Benjamin Jr. (Pam) of
San Antonio, Tx. and Richard Benjamin (Serafina) of San Clemente, Ca., as well
as Jeanne's children, Michael Freedman (Faye) of Covina, Ca. and Sharon
Matthews (Lowell) of Incline Village, Nv. Boo will be missed by all who had the
good fortune to know him.
A Memorial service will be scheduled for the near future.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA,
Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2326730&fh_id=14528
Jack Brokenbough was the firstborn child of John and Willa
Brokenbough, and was born in Vineland, New Jersey on April 5, 1943.
Since John was in the U. S. Navy, the family relocated to San
Diego, California in 1943 to be with him, and later moved to Los Angeles in
1946 where Jack spent his childhood. He attended Gardena High School, and went
on to receive his Associate of Arts Degree from Harbor College in Industrial
Arts. He later joined the Reserves and U.S. Navy, where he honorably served and
was discharged in 1965.
On February 14, 1965 Jack married Earlina Sydney Brooks. Of that
union, one child was born, Kevin Brokenbough. Jack has one adopted son, Anthony
Brokenbough.
Jack had the same passion for catering and food service as his
mother, and served alongside with her in the family business, Willa Brokenbough
Parties, overseeing the military contracts at Fort Wainwright Army Base
(Fairbanks, Alaska), Norton Air Force Base (San Bernardino, CA), George Air
Force Base (Victorville, CA.), and Bolling Air Force Base (Washington, DC.).
Jack later went on to open his own food service business, J & Y
Enterprises, in the High Desert, where he resided from 1989 until he relocated
to Colorado. He also operated a check cashing business for a number of years.
While residing in the High Desert, Jack served as a volunteer with the Sheriff
s Department of San Bernardino for several years and was a life member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 9793.
After Jack's kidney transplant, he became involved with and very
passionate about, his work with Salad Master, and was on a mission to help
others learn to cook and eat more nutritionally. He would drop whatever he was
doing to go teach others, even to his own detriment. While Jack had a "rough"
exterior, he truly had a passion for helping others to succeed. As one friend
pointed out, if Jack thought he was right about something, he stuck to his guns
and did it his way, and that was the way you did it if he was
"coaching" you.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John and Willla
Brokenbough and his brother, Russell Allen Brokenbough.
He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Anthony Brokenbough of
Compton, CA, and Kevin Brokenbough of Victorville, CA; his sister, Diane E
Laws-Brown of Los Angeles, CA; 7 grandchildren,
Kevin Brokenbough, II, (wife, Shauny), Kiyron Brokenbough, Kenyon Brokenbough,
Kylon Brokenbough, Joshua Brokenbough, Brittney Blankenship
and David Laffoon; one great-granddaughter, Ke-auni Brokenbough, and a host of
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who will surely miss him.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The State on Aug. 22, 2014
Hughey Stevenson "Steve" Beckham of Los Angeles, California,
died unexpectedly on Monday, August 18, 2014, following a short illness. Steve
was born May 10, 1945, in Winnsboro, South Carolina, to Joseph Barnes and Sara
Stevenson Beckham.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Walden; brother, Jimmy Lee
Beckham (Bit); sister, Alva Beckham Blankenship; and many nieces and nephews and extended
family.
Steve was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Joseph Barnes
Beckham, Jr. (Mary Claire), John Stevenson Beckham (Merlyn), and William David
Beckham; sister, Mary Lou Beckham Wharton (Wally); brother-in-law, Hub
Blankenship; niece, Becky
Beckham Moran; and nephew, Chuck Hall.
A memorial service is pending.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Lancaster News on Aug. 27, 2014
Steve Beckham, 69, of Los Angeles, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. He
was a son of the late Joseph Barnes and the late Sara Stevenson Beckham.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Walen; a brother, Jimmy Lee
Beckham; and a sister, Alva Beckham Blankenship.
A memorial service is pending.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA, Obituary
Pasadena Star-News (CA) - January 12, 2011
Ethel L. Blankenship,
age 103, a long time Pasadena resident, passed very peacefully at Scripps
Kensington retirement home in Alhambra, CA on December 31, 2010. Ethel was born
on October 9, 1907 in Dodson, Louisiana to mother Josie Walker-Nears and father
Alex Nears.
She attended school in Dodson. She was a faithful member of New
Friendship Baptist Church in Gansville, Louisiana. She married Robert B. Blankenship, Sr. on March 3, 1925. Ethel and Robert moved to Pasadena, CA in the early 1940's
with five children. Two other children were born in California.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her eight siblings,
husband, two sons, a daughter, three sons-in-laws, two daughters-in-law.
Ethel was the sole survivor of her immediate family. She is
survived by her daughters Queen Hampton, Pacoima, CA, Mae Johnson, Altadena, CA, Gale Blankenship , Pasadena, CA and her son Mack Blankenship (Althea), Apple Valley, CA, 13 grandchildren, 24
great-grandchildren, 20 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends
Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 14,
2011 at Victory Bible Church, 1497 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena, CA 91109. The repast
will be at this same location. Interment; Rose Hills Memorial
Park, Whittier, CA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Daily Breeze from June 19 to
June 21, 2013
AnnMarie Blankenship,
1960 – 2013. After fighting ovarian cancer with incredible grace and
conviction, AnnMarie broke free from the disease after a five-year battle and
passed away peacefully on June 13, 2013. Born January 2, 1960 in Wilkes Barre,
Pennsylvania,
AnnMarie spent the majority of her youth in Pennsylvania before
moving to Houston, Texas for high school. She graduated from Baylor University
in Waco, Texas in 1981 before moving back to Houston where she met her loving husband of 29 years, Keith Blankenship. They moved to Palos Verdes in 1984 where
they started their family. Her passion of travel led to her working in the
airline industry at Alaska Airlines. Through her love of family, friends and
colleagues she became a well respected member of the community.
She is survived by her husband,
Keith Blankenship; sons,
Andrew and Matthew, and
mother, Christa Cominsky.
Services will be held at St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church in
Redondo Beach on Friday, June 21st, at 10A.M.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Texas, Marriages, 1966-2010; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VT5Q-NLY
Blankenship, Keith C. 25, Cominsky, Annmarie 24, 28Apr1984, Harris Co.,
Los Angeles Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Ethel
L. 103, 09Oct1907 - 31Dec2010, Pasadena,
Los Angeles, CA, LA-437-34-2299
Madera
2013, Madera,
Madera Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Eureka Times-Standard on
September 29, 2013
Doris M. Blair a former resident of McKinleyville, died in Madera,
CA on Thursday, September 26, 2013, following a long illness. She was born,
raised and educated in Oklahoma, then married James H. Blair in January 1944.
Together they came to reside in McKinleyville for 43 years; where they raised
their five children, and were members of the Dow's Prairie Assembly of God
Church. Following retirement they moved to Madera to be near family.
She is survived by her husband, James H. Blair; children and their spouses, Jim & Allayne and Larry & Shirley Blair of
Redding, Shirley & Jim Blankenship of
Oakville, WA, Roger & Janie Blair of Madera and Lloyd & Marilyn Blair
of Elk Grove and by 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and numerous other
family & friends.
Services will be Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Yosemite
Christian Center in Madera with Rev. Larry Blair, officiating. Interment will
be at Arbor Vitae Cemetery, Madera, CA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mariposa
+2012, Mariposa,
Mariposa Co., CA, Obituary
Published in the Modesto Bee from December 26 to
December 27, 2012
James C. "Charlie” Emert, July 11, 1937 - December 19, 2012. Charlie
"Chuck" was born in Craig County, Oklahoma. After graduating from high school, he moved
to California, and shortly thereafter began his career with P. G. & E. He worked for P. G. & E. for 30 years and
retired as a Tractor Operator "A".
He lived out the remainder of his years in his beloved Mariposa, where
he would sit for hours on his deck overlooking Mariposa Creek. Charlie was a KCRA weather watcher from 1988
until his death and was known as "Mariposa Charlie." Charlie served
in the Army Reserves from 1954 to 1962.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mariposa, the American
Legion of Mariposa, and the Elk's Lodge of Oakhurst. Always outdoorsman; he enjoyed hunting,
fishing, and camping. His other interests included NASCAR, football, and his
annual trips to the Mid-West to visit family. Charlie's last and favorite trip
was in July of this year. He and his
wife took an Alaskan Cruise to celebrate his 75th birthday with a group of
friends from Mariposa.
Charlie was the youngest of four children, and is preceded in death
by sisters June Graves and Mary Ellen Blankenship and survived by sister Laura Mills of
Missouri.
He is also survived by his wife, Gloria, his children; Martha
Sherman, Keith Kampfen, and Kim Robison, six grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren, two aunts, numerous nieces and nephews and an extended
family of P.G. & E. brothers.
A visitation will
be held on Friday, Dec. 28th from 4 PM to 8 PM, with a chapel service on
Saturday, Dec. 29th at 10:00 AM, both at Lakewood Funeral Home (Riverside
Chapel), 900 Santa Fe Ave., Hughson, CA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marin
+2011, Novato, Marin Co., CA, Obituary
Marin Independent Journal, July 1, 2011, (San Rafael, CA)
James "JC" Blankenship Of Novato, passed away peacefully with
family by his side on June 15, 2011 at age 70. JC was born in San Rafael to Corda and James
"Carl" Blankenship
on December 2, 1940.
From an early age JC had a love of things that go fast and often
talked about his hot rod "Model T" or '57 Chevy that he and his
teenage friends would race around in. Most of the friends from these stories
became lifelong friends that you could feel were ready for more fun whenever
they were together. Vivian Louie who grew up around the corner from JC, decided
she loved the guy with the fast cars (that also had a small reputation for
trouble) and married him. JC and Vivian bought a house in Novato where they
raised two children (Jimmy and Christy). JC had an incredible amount of strength,
energy, and passion that anyone that knew him well enough could feel. In his
career as a plumber, he worked from being a laborer to being the foreman
overseeing the work on some of San Francisco's sky scrapers. While succeeding
in his ambitious career, JC spent his spare time having adventures with family
and friends. Snow skiing, water skiing, dirt biking, hunting, fishing,
photography, music, JC was always doing something
interesting as well as being a fun character to be around so he accumulated so
many genuine close friends. During the more recent years he made close friends
of the newer generation of neighbors that had replaced the last generation of
neighbors/close friends who really rallied around him during some hard times.
He also became a valued member of the Novato Elks Lodge where there was always
good friends, good food, fun parties, and he was treated like family. Some of
the newest buddies that JC had won over were his grandchildren Jake and Alex
who thought of him almost like a comic book hero! JC loved fast things and one
of his favorites lately was riding his Harley Davidson which is what he was
doing before this latest adventure turned into an accident.
JC is survived by his daughter
(Christy Vion), son (Jim), sister
(Mary Lou Delk), and grandsons (Jake and Alex).
There is a memorial service for JC at Stafford Lake Area 2 on Sunday, July 10th
at 12:00PM, friends and family are welcome to share in
his celebration of life.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Marin Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, James
C. 70, 02Dec1940 - 15Jun2011, Novato,
Marin, CA, CA-550-54-0840
Mendocino
2012, Mendocino, Mendocino Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Sacramento Bee on July 11, 2012
Eleanor Pleasant Blankenship, Born July 23, 1926 in Tiptonvile, Tenn and passed July 8, 2012 in
Sacramento [Sacramento
Co., CA]. Eleanor was a very independent woman. She was one of the first
older women returning to college to receive her BS degree from Sacramento
State. She was also a former secretary to the Sacramento County Board of
Supervisors.
Survived by her children Craig
Blankenship (Pam) and Becky
Goff (Carl).
She was predeceased by her husband Willard
(Pete) and her son Scott.
She is also survived by her niece Amy Pleasant (Charlie Ackers) of
Seattle. In addition, she is also survived by her Bedlington terrier Skye and
her very good friend of 40 years and conservator Harvey Robinson and by her
faithful caregiver Cynthia Martinez.
No services are planned with her ashes scattered near her home
Quail Crossing, Irish Beach on the Mendocino Coast overlooking the Pacific
Ocean.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
SSDI; Blankenship, Willard J., 79,
01Mar1923 - 04May2002, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, MI-382-18-6851
SSDI; Blankenship, Scott Jefferson
54, 13Sep1953 - 28Oct2007, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, CA-560-96-4314
2011, Ukiah, Mendocino Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Ukiah Daily Journal on May 11,
2011
Hazel Pauline Blankenship, Mother of Jaunita Coddington (Tom) of Lakeport, and Sam Williams
(Vickie) of Chillicothe, Ohio; Sister of Donald L. Hays (Lucille) of
Cottonwood;
Survived by seven grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, was
welcomed into the Heavenly Kingdom on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, after suffering
a fall at her home. Born February 4, 1923, in Warner, Oklahoma, third of nine
children, Polly, as she was known to most, had five brothers and three sisters
who have predeceased her; one brother survives, Donald L. Hays, of Cottonwood,
California.
Polly married Roy H.
Williams in San Francisco, California, in September 1943, and they celebrated
their 41st Wedding anniversary. Roy passed away in May, 1985. Polly later
married Roy E. Blankenship in September, 1990. They would have
celebrated their 20th anniversary, but Roy passed away just two weeks prior to
that important event. Predeceased by parents, William Kermit Hays of Checotah,
Ok., and Bonnie (Smith) Hays Humphrey, of Ukiah, CA., and brothers Joseph Hays
of Muskogee, Ok., William "Bill" Hays, Jr., of Redwood Valley, CA.,
Marvin E. Hays, of Manor, Tx., Melvin L. Hays., of Checotah, Ok., and sisters
Alice Lorene Hayden of Yerington, NV./Chula Vista,
CA., and Edna Kerwood of Ukiah, CA.
Polly had the gift of hospitality and she loved family and welcomed
friends. She came from a farming family and she loved feeling the soil beneath
her hands; she truly was a farmer's daughter; she was gifted with a green
thumb. She loved her Lord and served Him through the years in a quiet manner.
She was of the Pentecostal/Baptist faith and recently recalled "being
baptized in a pond by Newt Purdom", when she was about 12 years of age.
Memorial Services will be held at The Eversole Mortuary on
Saturday, May 14, 2010, at 1pm., with Pastor Willie Roberts presiding. Special
Music provided by Vocalist, Janet Noe.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Ukiah, Mendocino Co., CA, Obituary
Ukiah Daily Journal (CA) - December 25, 2011
Funeral services for Linda Gayle Crunkilton Garrett of Ukiah will
be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Eversole Mortuary.
Interment will follow at Ukiah Cemetery.
Linda passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 with
her family by her side. Born September 25, 1948, Linda was a lifelong resident
of Ukiah. She was a telephone operator, health care provider and volunteered at
Plowshares. Linda was most proud of her children and grandchildren. She will be
remembered for always making holidays special for everyone and her beautiful,
angelic smile.
Linda is survived by her husband of 7 years, Larry Crunkilton, daughters Kimberlee Cooper, Andrea Blankenship Barlow, Amber Bray, sister Jeanne (Gary) Nevill
of Ukiah, brother Jack D. Garrett II of Wawaka, IN, grandchildren Keslee,
Johnathon, Bailey, Brian, Alexander, Chance, Landon, Brendelyn and 1 great
grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Virginia Garrett
and by her son Jeff Blankenship.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Mendocino Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Hazel
Pauline 88, 04Feb1923 -
26Apr2011, Ukiah, Mendocino, CA, OK-446-20-0581
Blankenship, Roy
Eugene 82, 20Apr1928 - 02Sep2010, Ukiah,
Mendocino, CA, MO-494-34-6235
Merced
+2013, Merced, Merced Co., CA, Obituary
Published in the Modesto Bee from Nov. 13 to Nov.
16, 2013
Melvin Eugene Blankenship, 9/10/1940-11/10/2013. Gene passed into eternal life peacefully at
home after a short illness, surrounded by his loved ones. Born to Melvin M. and Mary F.
Blankenship he grew up in
Merced.
After graduating from Merced High School in 1958 he attended
Pasadena Nazarene College. While there he met and married, Catherine L. Kidd on
August 4, 1962, and graduated a year later in 1963. A true Merced native, Gene
returned to Merced with his wife Cathy to start a teaching career and a family.
Over the next 38 years he taught in Merced City Schools; primarily in special
education. His students called him "Mr. B." until his retirement in
2001.
Gene loved to listen to Southern Gospel quartets, but traveling was
his favorite pastime. He visited most of the United States as well as several
countries; many of them in his RV. But despite being retired his restlessness
got the best of him. After only one year he went back to work; this time with a
new career as a funeral assistant for Stratford Evans Funeral Home. He truly
loved his job and coworkers. Gene was active in the California Teachers'
Association and lobbied on the state level for teachers' benefits as retirement
chairman in the 1970s. As a member of Merced Breakfast Lions for many years, he
helped the community in fundraisers and events. He also loved high school
football and basketball games where his voice could be heard announcing plays
over the loud speakers.
Gene leaves behind his three sons;
Bradley Steven Blankenship, MD and wife Terri of Modesto, CA, Darren Scott Blankenship and wife Melisa of Union City, CA, and David Alan Blankenship and wife Diana of Fayetteville, GA. Seven
grandchildren will miss their Papa; Nicholas, Kathleen, Philip, Hannah, Julia,
Caleb, and Joseph. Gene also leaves behind his sister Carlynn Simmons of Bonaire, GA and his brother James Blankenship of Foresthill, CA.
Funeral services will be held at Christian Life Center where he
attended, 650 E. Olive Ave., Merced, CA 95340 on Monday, November 18, 2013 at
10:00am.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Monterey
2013, Carmel, Monterey Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Monterey Herald on Oct. 17,
2013
Glenn Jung, born in Lyons, KS to Walter and Elsie Jung on
October11, 1924, died on September 11, 2013 in Carmel.
Raised on a farm near Rocky Ford, CO, Glenn attended a one-room
school, and earned a scholarship to Colorado State College of Education in
Greeley, where he studied until his induction into the Army Air Corps in 1943
during WWII.
He studied Meteorology at M.I.T. in Boston, MA. He met his wife,
Jean Clements, at Camp Detrick, MD, where she was a civilian researcher. Glenn
was honorably discharged from the Army Air Corps in 1947, before their marriage
in 1948. They celebrated their 57th anniversary before Jean's death in 2005.
In 1949, Glenn earned a Bachelors Degree in Meteorology at M.I.T.
and a Masters Degree in January, 1952. He taught, and studied for his PhD
degree at Texas A&M in College Station. Glenn
moved his family of four to Norway to study Oceanography on a Fulbright
Fellowship at the University of Oslo for a year. Returning to Texas A&M, he received his PhD in Oceanography. Glenn became a
Professor of Oceanography at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA in
1958. The family of five moved to Monterey, and welcomed two sons in the next
three years. Glenn retired from NPS in 1984.
He was a member of American Meteorological Society and Sigma Xi.
Glenn played several instruments in the band and orchestra in school. He also
loved traveling. He served as Elder in the Presbyterian Church. Glenn and Jean
were members of First Presbyterian Church in Monterey and Carmel Foundation.
They supported missionaries, and charities,
volunteered for Meals on Wheels, Yellow Brick Road, and served as adult
literacy teachers.
Glenn and Jean are survived by five children: Lynn (Charles) Parsons, Larry (Sally) Jung, Leslie (Kyle) Blankenship,
Richard (Susana) Jung, and Dale (Colleen) Jung. Their grandchildren are:
Cameron (Larry) Adkison, Daniel (Theresa) Parsons, Matthew (Suzanne) Jung,
Christina (Rohan) Murphy, Courtney (Tony) Salamone, Lily Jean Jung, and Olivia
Jung. Four great-grandsons are: Tyler Adkison, and Benjamin, Joshua, and Elijah
Jung.
A memorial service will be November 2, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at First
Presbyterian Church of Monterey, 501 El Dorado St.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Carmel Valley, Monterey Co., CA, Obituary
The Ottumwa Courier, (IA) - March 16, 2012
Ann Hagen, 82, of
Monterey Peninsula and Carmel Valley, Calif., formerly of Ottumwa and
Oskaloosa, passed peacefully at home in her sleep on the morning of March 10,
2012.
Cecile Ann Blankenship, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reed L. Blankinship, was born Nov. 9, 1929. She grew up in Ottumwa and married fellow
Ottumwa High School graduate William S. Friday, son of Hazel and P. J. Friday,
in 1949. Ann and Bill were married 10 years, a period that included three sons
and moves to Kansas, Ohio, and back to Iowa before they divorced, when their
lives went separate ways.
Ann, also known as Ann Roth in Oskaloosa, is survived by two sons,
Matthew J.S. (Bruce Carlson) Friday of Eugene, Ore., and W. Michael (Joann)
Friday of Carmel Valley, Calif.; four grandchildren, Katherine Friday of
Oakland, Calif., and Hawaii, Michael and Mackenzie Friday, both of the Monterey
Peninsula, Calif., and Jessica Whisman of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and step grandson
Matt Tallini-Chamberlain.
Ann was preceded in death by her son, Mark William Reed Friday. A
close family reunion will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Monterey, Monterey
Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Monterey Herald on Dec. 28,
2014
Vicki Lynn Wilson passed away at home on December 2, 2014. Vicki
was born July 4, 1952 at Fort Rucker, Alabama during her dad's service in the
Army.
She spent her childhood years in Stillwater and White Bear Lake,
Minnesota, where she graduated with honors from Stillwater Area High School in
1970. She also attended classes at the University of Minnesota while in High
School. She later relocated to California where she became a wife and mother, a
bank teller, bookkeeper, and Secretary Extraordinare at Monterey Bay Engineers,
Inc. She retired in 2005 to pursue her interests as a homemaker. She was an
avid book collector, and had amassed a large collection of classic television
specials, TV series of all types, and movies. She was also the caregiver to
four Chihuahua rescue dogs.
Vicki leaves behind her husband of nearly 28 years, Steve, daughter
Valerie Hollingsworth, father Angus MacDonald of Stillwater, MN, and mother
Valerie Schamber of Monterey, CA.
She is survived by brothers Roderick MacDonald of Lake Elmo, MN,
Robert MacDonald of Grantsburg, WI, Darren MacDonald of Hugo, MN, Ian MacDonald
of Sommerset, WI, sisters Melissa
Lee of Stillwater, MN, Christine Chafant of Marina, CA, and Cynthia Blankenship of Rocklin, CA. She is also survived by
step-sons Benjamin Wilson & Brian Wilson both of Salinas, CA, and Philip
Wilson of Bend, OR, along with four grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life was held at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Stillwater, MN on December 11, 2014. A local Celebration of Life will be held from
12:30 to 4:30 PM at the Monterey Elks Lodge, 150 Mar Vista Drive on Saturday,
January 10, 2015. At her wishes, her ashes will be returned to her home in
Minnesota this Spring.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Pacific Grove, Monterey Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Monterey Herald from March 6 to
March 10, 2012
Stanley Blankenship,
89, a native of Pacific Grove, passed away February 29, 2012 in a care facility
near his residence.
He is survived by his only son,
Stanley R. Blankenship (who cared for him faithfully during a
three-year illness), three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Blankenship was
born in Pacific Grove on April 13, 1922 to Elton Ralph Blankenship and his British bride, Eva Earle Blankenship. Elton's parents moved to the town in 1903 from
West Virginia, seeking a better life in California.
Stanley's five siblings, George, Warren, Raymond, Leroy (Babe) and the youngest, Edward, who died in
infancy, preceded him in death, as did his wife,
Mable and daughter,
Cynthia Coit.
He worked with his father in the trades as a young man and joined
the Merchant Marines at the age of 20. He served in the South Pacific during
WWII on many vessels, including the Robert E. Peary, a ship of note. After the
war, he returned home and married Mabel Everett in 1946. He made a living
piloting a fishing vessel owned by Tom Cutino (Bert's uncle) during the last
years of the sardine boom.
In 1951, he and his father built his family home in Pacific Grove
where he and his beloved Mabel raised a family. For the remainder of his
working life, he was a proud union teamster in the local lumber industry. He
loved deep sea fishing, especially salmon and rock cod, a passion he passed on
to his son. He and his wife were avid home gardeners, with a special fondness
for roses. Mabel passed away in October of 2009.
There will be no memorial services. He will be buried in a family
plot in Pacific Grove's El Carmelo Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Salinas, Monterey Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Salinas Californian on July 1,
2014
Lindsey Jo Harp Solorio guided herself into heaven on Thursday,
June 26, 2014. She was born in Salinas on April 1, 1981, to Joe and Susan Harp.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Susan; beloved
grandmother, Rita Gates, and daughter, Zavannah.
She is survived by her husband, Sal Solorio; son, Sal Solorio
Junior; step-daughter, Alexis Solorio; uncle, Matthew Seydel; aunt, Katie
Seydel; sisters, Kassie Jo Harp, Kirsten Blankenship, Nicole Blankenship;
cousins, Allison Trevino, Ashley Seydel, Austin Gates, Blake Gates; uncle, Russ
Gates, and many other relatives.
She volunteered for Meals on Wheels and at her sons
school. Lindsey was a beautiful, loving person with an infectious smile and a
fun-loving attitude; she will be missed tremendously.
Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2014,
at Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St., Salinas, CA 93901.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Soledad, Monterey Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Salinas Californian on July 19,
2014
Kim Marie Blankenship, 55, of Soledad, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 15, 2014,
in Salinas. She was born Jan. 3,
1959 in Calexico, CA, to Richard and Lois Flores.
She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Salinas. She worked
as an administrative assistant and was a homemaker. Kim truly lived life to the
fullest through simple pleasures, like spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband,
David; son,
Daniel (Jessica); mother, Lois; brothers, Mark,
Matthew; sister, Debbie and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at
Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St., Salinas, CA 93901.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Napa
+2013, Napa, Napa Co., CA, Obituary
Napa Valley Register (CA) - July 9, 2013
Ruby Rosetta Robinson, 84, died peacefully at her Napa home early
Saturday morning, July 6, 2013. Ruby lived in Central Point, Ore., for 37
years, but spent the last year and a half of her life living in Napa with her
son, Bill Young and wife Susie. She was born in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Dec.
30, 1928, to Tom H. Hinton and Frances Prici (Blankinship) Hinton. Frances remarried Ray D. Cain when Ruby
was very young. He raised her as his own. She loved him dearly and always
referred to him as her "Papa."
Ruby first married Carter Young. They had two children: a son,
William (Bill) Young, who resides in Napa, and a daughter, Carlene Young
Wilson, who predeceased her in 1998. She met the love of her life, James W.
Robinson, and they were married for 41 years, until his death in 1999. When she
spoke of Jim, who always called her his "doll," she loved to share
that they never had an argument in 41 years. They have one daughter, Lori Ann,
who resides in Medford, Ore.
Ruby is survived by her son, Bill Young; daughter-in-law, Susie;
daughter, Lori Ann Green; step-grandson, Justin Metcalfe and his daughter
Addison; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one newborn
great-great-granddaughter, whom she unfortunately did not have time to meet.
Ruby was a sweet, loving, kind and gentle soul. She showed love and tenderness
to everyone who had the privilege of spending time with her. She is and will be
missed by all of her friends and family.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2013,
at Eagle Point National Cemetery in Eagle Point, Ore.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
California, County
Marriages, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K8K7-GLW
Carter Delbert Young - Ruby Rosezetta
Hinton - 23 Mar 1946, Los Angeles Co.,
S/o William Robert Young & Etta ? – D/o Tom Hinton & Frances Blankenship
California, Death Index; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VGPM-183
Frances Pricie Cain, F, 30 May 1901, AR,
09 Jul 1985, Los Angeles Co., D/o Blankenship/Hogie
Nevada
2012, Grass Valley, Nevada Co., CA, Obituary
Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA) - March 11, 2012
Mervin Mosbarger AKA Uncle Bub and Mossy passed away on Feb. 26,
2012 at the age of 85 in Grass Valley, Ca., where he
lived. He was born in Macksville Kansas, on March 25, 1926 to John, and Mildred
Mosbarger.
The family moved to California and settled in Benicia where he met
and married Rose Carvalho and raised their seven children. He was honorably
discharged from the military in 1950 after serving four years in Army/Merchant
Marines. He was employed by Yuba Mfg., Benicia Arsenal, and then went on to
retire from Mare Island Naval Shipyard in 1974. He enjoyed spending time with
his family and friends, fishing, camping, (fishing) playing cards, (fishing)
carpentry work, (jack of all trades) and his pets.
He is survived by his wife, Rose of 59 years; his children, Karen
Fritz, Susie Hodges, Jerry Mosbarger, Patty Antoque, Randy Mosbarger, Shane
Mosbarger; 13 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Tommy Mosbarger; his brother,
Dave Mosbarger, and his sister Luella Blankenship.
Memorial services will be held at 12 Noon, Saturday, March 17, at
Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 901 West Second St., Benicia. Inurnment will be
private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Nevada City, Nevada Co., CA, Death
The Union, February, 16 2011 1:30 pm, By Kyle Magin,
Staff Writer
CHP on the lookout for driver after fatal
hit-and-run accident Tuesday night
A Nevada City woman died last night after she was struck by a
hit-and-run driver in North San Juan. The
woman, who has been identified as Frances Blankenship,
48, left the Brass Rail bar at about 8 p.m. Tuesday (13Feb2011) and was headed south in the northbound
lane of Highway 49 on foot when she was struck by a vehicle traveling north,
according to a California Highway Patrol report. The incident occurred south of
the Highway 49 and School Street intersection.
The vehicle dragged the victim about 200 feet, according to the
report. She died on impact, the report concluded. The driver then fled the scene. No one witnessed the collision and
the woman was left in the northbound lane, according to the report.
A second driver in the northbound lane saw what he thought was a
dead deer and slowed down, but he hit her with the right side of his tire,
dragging her, another 20 to 30 feet, according to the report. Realizing the body was not that of a
deer, the driver stopped and called 9-1-1.
The accident is still under investigation, according to the CHP.
Officers are unclear what kind of vehicle hit the woman, but are looking for
one with front end damage, possibly a pickup truck.
From: Frank Blankenship lonewolf1498(at)verizon.net
Orange
1998, Huntington Beach, Orange Co., CA, Obituary
The Roanoke Times, (VA) - January 10, 1998
Mattox, Robert Powell Jr., 61, of Huntington Beach, Calif., and
formerly of Bedford, Va., died Wednesday, January 7, 1998, in Huntington Beach.
He was born in Bedford County on June 10, 1936, a son of the late Robert Powell
Mattox Sr. and Annie Nester Mattox.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mabel Bowden. He was a
Marine Corps veteran.
Mr. Mattox is survived by his wife, Darlene Maxwell Mattox of
Huntington Beach; a daughter, Pamela Sams, Escondido, Calif.; two brothers,
Henry D. Mattox of Jeffersonville, Ind. and James A. Mattox of Christiansburg,
Va.; five sisters, Barbara Catron
and Anne Latimer, both of Bedford, Va., Catherine Pierce, Ruckersville, Va., Mary Leigh Blankenship, Vinton, Va. and Joyce Marr, Richmond, Va.
He is also survived by two very special grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday in Huntington Beach. A
memorial service will be held at Flint Hill Baptist Church in Bedford on
Sunday, January 11, 1998, at 2 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Mission Viejo, Orange Co., CA, Obituary
The New York Times, (NY) - July 1, 2011
Deceased Name:
Michael Wenning, 75, Reagans' Pastor
The Rev. Michael Wenning, who was Ronald and Nancy Reagan's
longtime pastor and presided over President Reagan's burial, died Tuesday at
his home here. He was 75. The cause was leukemia and kidney failure, said his
wife, Freda. Mr. Wenning (pronounced VEN-eeng) was the pastor at the
2,500-member Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles from 1995 to 2001. The
Reagans attended services there for decades, dating to when Mr. Reagan was
governor of California. When Mr. Reagan stopped appearing in public after he
developed Alzheimer's disease, Mr. Wenning visited his home and Century City
office regularly. Mr. Reagan was 93 when he died on June 5, 2004. Mr. Wenning
conducted the hilltop burial service at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
in Simi Valley and comforted the former first lady. "Everyone wanted to
put their arms around Nancy, and here was a man holding her on behalf of the
nation," Ms. Wenning told The Orange County Register. Mr. Wenning was born
in Cape Town on July 5, 1935. He moved to the United States and received a
master of divinity degree at Texas Christian University and a master's in
psychology and counseling at New York University. He returned to South Africa
and became pastor of a Presbyterian church in Durban in 1969. Mr. Wenning and his
family returned to the United States in 1977.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Michelle
Blankenship of Ann Arbor,
Mich., and Andrea Bull of Fresno, Calif.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Orange Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Robert Lee 78, 23Nov1931 - 29May2010, Orange, Orange, CA, KS-512-26-3048
Placer
2011, Roseville, Placer Co., CA, Obituary
The Sacramento Bee, (CA) - January 17, 2011
Simone, Theresa passed away peacefully on January 10, 2011 in
Piketon, Ohio at the age of 86. She was a devoted employee of CalTrans for 30
years as an accountant, and also worked as an accountant at Denio's Farmers
market and auction in Roseville, CA for many years.
She is survived by her daughter Gerrie McCann, brother
Angelo Simone, grandson Tony McCann and granddaughter Terri Blankenship.
Friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday January 19 from
11am - 1pm at Cochrane's Chapel of the Roses, 103 Lincoln St., Roseville, CA
and for Graveside services at 1:30 pm at Roseville District Cemetery, 421 Berry
St Roseville, CA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Roseville, Placer Co., CA, Obituary
Martha Marie Blankenship; April 5, 1922 - March 30, 2014
Lambert Funeral Home, 400 Douglas Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Plumas
+2013, Palmetto, Plumas Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Bradenton Herald on Dec. 31,
2013
Robert (Bill) Blankenship passed away at home, Dec. 26th. He and his wife, Lucille, have been married 57 years. They have
lived in Palmetto, since 1973. He worked for West Coast Tomato Co. for 25
years, retiring as House Manager in 1997.
Bill was born in Gannet, Idaho, in 1933, worked in the hay fields
as a young boy, a silver and lead mine, and lumber mill as a young man. He
attended college at Brigham Young University, The University of Idaho and
Principia College. He also attended graduate school at Idaho State University,
and taught Anthropology, Archeology and Sociology at Principia College in
Illinois. Bill served in the Navy in aircraft maintenance on carriers. Later he
was a minister to the Armed Services in Pensacola, Florida and Annapolis,
Maryland.
Bill is survived by his wife, Lucille, three children: Barton
Blankenship, daughter Barrie and
husband Lars Paulson, Daniel and wife Karen Blankenship. He has five grandchildren;
Kyle Tyree, Layton Teale, Roan Tikla, Ashley Skipper, and Tristan Blakenship. He is survived by two sisters; Jean Wilson
of Redding California and Jahaza and husband, Don Meldrum, of Ontario
Oregon.
A simple outdoor memorial service will be held at pavilion 1 near
the visitors' center at Emerson Point Park in Palmetto, Wednesday, January 1st
at 2:00pm. All are welcome.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Riverside
2011, Banning, Riverside Co., CA, Obituary
The Sun, (San Bernardino, CA) - March 10, 2011
Wanda Carter Age 69, a resident of Banning, CA, passed away on
March 6, 2011. Wanda was born in Madera, CA, on October 14, 1941, to Curry A.
Roberts & Virginia L.
Blankenship.
She retired from the County of San Bernardino Social Services
(Fraud Investigation Dept.)
She is survived by her son, Bill D. Dickinson of Temecula, CA;
sister, Bonnie L. Mandrell of Banning; her brother, Ronnie D. Roberts of Las
Vegas, NV; 13 nieces; 8 nephews; 5 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Danny R. Dickinson of Cherry
Valley, CA, Granddaughter, Delaney R. Dickinson of Cherry Valley, CA, and by
her husband, Harvey E. Carter of Banning, CA.
Memorial Service: Saturday, March 12, 2011, 11:00 A.M. at Wiefels
& Son Memorial, 50 E. Nicolet St., Banning, CA 92220. Private Burial
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Riverside, Riverside
Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Press-Enterprise on June 8, 2010
Eearl Dean Sherwood Age
76, resident of Riverside, California, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2010, due
to Cancer. Earl was born September 07, 1933 in Los Angeles, California to
mother, Georgia Lee Sherwood and father, Guy Lester Sherwood. His siblings were
Wilbur (Gerald), Carmen, Eileen, Dorothy, Buford.
On June 18, 1960 in
Riverside, California, he married Dolores Louise Sherwood. He was a graduate of
Riverside Poly High in 1952. Earl was a Korean War Veteran from 1952-1956, as
an Installation Cableman, and Honorably Discharged at
rank of Staff Sergeant, United States Air Force. He then became a Maintenance
Carpenter Supervisor (retired), University of California Riverside, Physical Plant. He received the PTA Recognition Award;
recognized by Riverside Mayor Ab Brown for charitable work with the Children\'s
Home Society and Para Niños; Lifelong donator to the Blood Bank of Riverside
and San Bernardino (50-gallon+ Club); numerous newspaper articles on annual
Haunted House exhibit. Earl and Dolores would have celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary on June 18th, 2010. His hobbies were Woodworking, Playing
bass in country band "Moosehead," and later with the Janet Goeske
Band, Model Rocketry, Ham Radio, Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Deep-Sea fishing
Earl is survived by
his wife, Dolores Louise Sherwood; children: Tim Sherwood, son; Page Blankenship, daughter;
Rhonda Sherwood, daughter-in-law; Damian Blankenship, son-in-law;
Grandchildren: Matthew Sherwood, grandson; Emma Sherwood, grand-daughter
No public memorial
service is planned (as per his wishes). Private family service will be held at
time of interment at Riverside National Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Riverside Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
Phyllis Rosalie 74, 23Dec1936
- 27Dec2010, Hemet, Riverside, CA, MI-370-32-5137
Sacramento
2013, Carmichael, Sacramento Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Sacramento Bee on April 13, 2013
Mabel Louise (McNamara) Lane, 92, of Carmichael, CA passed away
peacefully on April 7, 2013. She was born in Stockton, CA to the late James and
Louise (Wilkins) McNamara on June 10, 1920.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sister
Frances Nystrom, brother James McNamara, and son John Bertelli.
She will be greatly missed by her daughter Judy Snyder, son Richard
(Marcia) Bertelli, and daughter-in-law Gwen Bear; Grandchildren Karen Johnson, John (Lois) Bertelli, Gary Bertelli, Janice (Bobby) Snyder Blankenship, Yantra
(Sarah) Bertelli, Lorena Snyder, and Nazra Bertelli; and her 9 great
grandchildren.
A celebration of Mabel's life will be held May 11, 2013 at 1pm at
Foothills Community Center, 5501 Diablo Dr., Sacramento, CA 95842.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Citrus Heights, Sacramento Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Sacramento Bee on December 26,
2012
William Lee Bell, 81 years of Citrus Heights passed away peacefully
at home on 12/22/2012 during the night. Born 8/17/1931 in
Chester, CA, the only child of the late Edward and Louise Bell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marilyn Bell. Beloved father of Wayne Bell (Connie), Bob Bell (Debbie), Kathy Blankenship, and Debi Banks (Gary). Devoted grandfather of 8 & great grandfather of 16.
Bill loved camping, fishing and hunting with his family and
friends. He proudly served 3 years in the US Air Force.
He will be missed greatly by his family and friends who are all
invited to attend viewing at at Lind Brothers Carmichael Oaks Chapel, 4221
Manzanita Ave on 12/28/12 from 10:00 -12:00. Memorial Service and Interment
will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Calvary Catholic Cemetry, 7101 Verner Ave,
Sacramento, Ca.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Fair Oaks, Sacramento Co., CA, Obituary
The Sacramento Bee, (CA) - July 7, 2011
Bonnie Jean Lauten (Blankinship)
passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 1, 2011 after a
brave battle with cancer. Born on July 4, 1929, in Salt Lake City Utah, she
moved to San Francisco with her family in 1938, and resided in the Bay Area
until relocating to Fair Oaks in 1998. Bonnie met her husband Bob, while both
worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad in San Francisco, where she began her
career as a secretary. Later, Bonnie advanced to Executive Secretary for the
President of Visa Corp. Bonnie will be remembered for her curiosity, which was
at the heart of all things passionate to her. Most of all, travel filled her
spirit. After retiring, Bob and Bonnie journeyed across the U.S. to Alaska by
motor-home and toured Europe many times. A grand hostess who loved
entertaining, her commitment to nurturing her family and friends was an
inspiration to all. Bonnie was a talented poet with a brilliant mind. She also
enjoyed fishing, gambling, and a good book. She will be missed dearly by her
loving family and friends.
Bonnie is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Robert,
daughters Susan Gradek , Sally Lauten (Tony Wade), and Melinda Lauten (Jim
Scrivner); three grandchildren Edward and Stephanie Gradek, Abigail
Lauten-Scrivner, and step-grandchild Michael Gradek; five great-grandchildren;
a brother James Blankinship of Grass Valley, sister Leone Walton of Portland Oregon, and many nieces
and nephews.
We wish her peace as she makes this last trip to the great
adventure at the end of a long life. Internment will be at Fair Oaks Cemetery,
Fair Oaks, CA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Rio Linda, Sacramento Co., CA, Obituary
The Sacramento Bee, (CA) - July 7, 2012
Willis John Marsh, Our beloved husband, dad and grandfather Bill
Marsh passed away July 3, 2012 suddenly. He was always busy, loved yard sales,
auctions and junk sales. He was a Jehovah's Witness since the early 40's. He
believed in helping everyone and was giving of himself.
He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Lena, his daughters Judi Waynts (Roosevelt),
Beverly Harwood (Bruce), Sue
Blankenship (Larry), Lillian Darr (Alen) and Laura Scott (Troy), 12 grandchildren and
10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 1:00pm at Sunset
Lawn Chapel of the Chimes 4701 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento. A memorial service
will be held Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 1:00pm at the Kingdom Hall 315 West Q
Street, Rio Linda, Ca.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, Obituary
Published on
Sacbee.com from February 19 to February 20, 2013
Billie Jean Blankenship born Sept 23, 1936 Wetumpka OK entered into rest January 31, 2013
Sacramento, CA. After a long and heroic battle with Cancer our Beloved Mom,
Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend went peacefully with her Daughter & Niece
by her side.
Loving Mother to Diana Glancy McPherson(Stephen
McPherson), Barbara Glancy and Lori Blankenship, Much Loved and Loving Aunt to Thelma Pugh.
Preceded into rest by her Daughter Diana Glancy McPherson, Mother
Lottie Brooks, Sister Wanda Tabler And two Brothers Lummie and Loyal Brooks.
Jean attended Merced High School and Graduated from Modesto JC with
a degree in nursing. She spent most of her 45yr Nursing Career taking care of
those in need at Merced General Hospital. Jean moved with her family to the
Sacramento area mid 1980's where she continued with her Nursing Career. Jean
loved the ocean and looking around Fisherman's Warf. She enjoyed traveling and
spent some very good times with her niece on 2 Mexican Riviera Cruises, trips
to Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Pacifica but most of all she enjoyed just
being with those she loved. I cried the day you passed away, the pain still
hurts, I cried today. Although I loved you Dearly, I couldn't make you stay. A
Loving Heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. GOD broke my heart to
prove to me, He Only Takes the Very Best. Jean, We Love You So Much. Until we
meet again you will be forever in our Heart.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sacbee/obituary.aspx?n=Dennis-Wells&pid=166792805#fbLoggedOut
Dennis Wells; Our beloved father
"Papa" departed this life on Sunday, August 25, 2013. Born January 4, 1937 in Dallas, Texas (the youngest of eight
children) to Adolphus Wells and Mabel (Tannehill) Wells.
Survived by his wife Oralia Benitez
Wells, ex-wife Ollie Jean Kinsey, and nine children - Dennis Wells II,
Greggory Wells (Antranettda), Ruth Blankenship (David), Oralia Cooper (Earl), Newton Wells,
Hadassah Wells, Dennis Bruce Wells III (Bathsheba), Paul Wells (Nineveh) and
Rachel Golston (Kenya), sister, Laura Houston, brother, Julius C. Wells, 32
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
After graduating from Grant High School
in 1955, he decided to serve his country by joining the Navy and proceeded to
work as an electrical engineer working on aircraft and on aircraft carriers.
Papa was known by all for his tremendous love for The Lord, his ability to love
with all of heart, his kind generosity, and his strong desire to help those in
need. He would go around town seeking out the needy and would pass out bills to
them without question. Papa would literally give someone the shirt off of his
back if they asked for it.
Memorial services: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday,
September 4, 2013, Thompson Rose Funeral Home. Private Burial
immediately following. We hope to make this a joyful celebration of a
great man who left a great legacy on this earth! A wonderful way to honor his
memory would be to help out someone who is in need, without question or
judgement.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sacramento Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankinship,
Rickey Allen 55, 18Dec1955 - 15Jun2011, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA, CA-558-08-7102
San Bernardino
+2012, Barstow, San Bernardino Co., CA, Obituary
Published in the Daily Press on January 4, 2013
Ronald Kenneth Blankenship Sr., passed away on Dec. 31, 2012 in Ontario, [San Bernardino Co.,] Calif. He was born March 5, 1955 in
Alhambra, [Los Angeles Co.], Calif. He was a resident of Barstow for 45 years. He was a 1973
graduate of Barstow High School. He was employed with BNSF as a
machinist/journeyman for 35 years. He was the president/local chairman of the
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) for 14
years. He was also a coach for the West Barstow Little League Dodgers. He was
an avid fan of the Denver Broncos, LA Dodgers, and NASCAR.
He is survived by his wife
of 32 years, Debby of Barstow; daughters, Megan (Ben) Perry of Barstow and Stephanie (Clint) Ashbrook of Utah; and son,
Ronald Jr., of Barstow; and five grandchildren.
Services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Mead Mortuary.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
CA, Birth Index, http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankenship, Ronald Ken, M, b.1955/03/05,
Taberey, Los Angeles
Blankenship, Ronald Ken, M, b.1985/07/29,
Rogers, San Bernardino
Blankenship, Stephanie Loren, F,
b.1982/09/01, Rogers, San Bernardino
San Bernardino Co., CA, Death Index, http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/
Blankenship,
Helen Cecelia, F, b. 08/18/1910, MN, d. 09/13/1981, Tabery
+2012, Crestline, San Bernardino Co., CA, Obituary
Clive Daryl Blankenship went to the Lord on Dec 19, 2012. He was a Crestline resident for
38 years and ten years a volunteer fireman for the Crest Forest Fire
Department.
He leaves behind his loving wife
of 56 years, Mary Blankenship, children
Mark Blankenship (Shelly), Laura
Stehmeier (Russell), Stacia Dennis (John-Deceased), and Paul Blankenship. Grand children Brian (Jennifer), Jason (Morgan) and Kirsten
Stehmeier, Johnny and Dalton Dennis, Spencer and
Lauren Blankenship, Sarah D'Attilio (Jeremiah),
two great grandchildren Mason and Madison Stehmeier.
Clive was an electrician for 30 years, member of Mountain Fun
Runners, loved working on cars, ushered at St. Francis Catholic Church. He
loved his family, enjoyed camping and visiting Idaho. He also served his country in
the Navy during the Korean War. His motto in life was "I did it my
way!"
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan 3rd at St Francis
Catholic Church in Crestline.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Crestline, San Bernardino Co., CA Obituary,
Crestline Courier-News (Lake Arrowhead, CA) - December 21, 2012
Clive Daryl Blankenship went to the Lord on Dec 19, 2012. He was a Crestline resident for
38 years and ten years a volunteer fireman for the Crest Forest Fire
Department.
He leaves behind his loving wife
of 56 years, Mary Blankenship , children
Mark Blankenship (Shelly), Laura
Stehmeier (Russell), Stacia Dennis (John-Deceased), and Paul Blankenship . Grandchildren
Brian (Jennifer), Jason (Morgan) and Kirsten Stehmeier, Johnny and Dalton
Dennis, Spencer and Lauren Blankenship,
Sarah D'Attilio (Jeremiah), two great grandchildren Mason and Madison
Stehmeier.
Clive was an electrician for 30 years, member of Mountain Fun
Runners, loved working on cars, ushered at St. Francis Catholic Church. He
loved his family, enjoyed camping and visiting Idaho. He also served his
country in the Navy during the Korean War. His motto in life was "I did it
my way!"
Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan 3rd at St Francis
Catholic Church in Crestline.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Crestline, San Bernardino Co., CA, Memorial
In Memory of, Clive
Daryl Blankenship, August 6,
1932 - December 19, 2012
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Joshua Tree, San Bernardino Co., CA, Obituary
Hi-Desert Star (Yucca Valley, CA) Date: July 1, 2014
William Andrew (Doy/Bill) Davis, a resident of California and
Joshua Tree for more than 60 years, died June 23,
2014, at the Davis homestead in Yucca
Mesa, [San Bernardino Co., CA]. The cause of Mr. Davis' death was
melanoma. He was 80 years old. The son of Cecil and Bernita Davis, Yucca Mesa
homesteaders, he was born Oct. 20, 1933, in Los Angeles.
Mr. Davis was a banker, a lay minister and deacon of the Lutheran
Church, and a bus driver at the Twentynine Palms Marine Base before retiring.
He served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed his Lutheran Church
ministries, camping and traveling. He was a dirt road warrior and a seasonal
ranger at the Joshua Tree National Park and Mount Rainer National Park. He
loved his family, friends and strangers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three of his brothers and
one niece.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn Davis of Joshua Tree; daughters Andi (Jim) Elam of Glendale,
Ariz., Cheryl Blankenship of Joshua Tree and Charlsie Cordova of
Phoenix, Ariz.; sons Bill Davis Jr. of Winnemucca, Nev., and Ron (Laurie) Davis
of Joshua Tree; sister Bessie Burke of Laguna Woods; and brother Bruce Davis of
Joshua Tree. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.
A memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. July 12 at Faith
Lutheran Church at 6336 Hallee Road in Joshua Tree.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Ontario, San Bernardino Co., CA, Funeral
Anice L. Blankenship,
February 25, 1929 - July 7, 2012
Visitation Draper Mortuary Wednesday, July 11, 2012 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm,
811 N Mountain Ave, Ontario, California 91762-2545, Graveside Service Riverside
National Cemetery Thursday, July 12, 2012 | 11:31am, 22495 Van Buren Blvd,
Riverside, California 92518-2740
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Ontario, San Bernardino
Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on
Apr. 12, 2014
Faye Lorraine Blankenship was born in San Diego CA, in 1927, has died in March 2014 at the
age of 87.
She had a long and fruitful life. She was raised with 5 siblings, 2
sisters and 3 brothers. She worked in a soda fountain, her Grandfather's
produce, for the telephone company, and after raising her children, a teacher's
aide for nearly 30 years.
She raised 11 children, Frank, Michael, Robin, Cecilia, Melodie,
Trina, Theresa, Diane, Jeanette, Paul and Fayelynn. She had 17 grandchildren
and 7 great grandchildren. Lorraine was an avid bowler, playing through age 86.
She had the opportunity to travel, visiting several dozen foreign countries and
3/4 of these United States.
A memorial and celebration of her life will be held on 3 May 14, at
5pm, at the Best Western Hotel, 8179 Spruce Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, off of
Foothill. She will be missed; she was loved.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Redlands, San Bernardino Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Redlands Daily Facts on July 14,
2013
Dr. Victor Dale Blankenship, Retired rocket scientist and
fifty-year Redlands resident passed away at Redlands Community Hospital, June
14, 2013 after a long illness. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on Feb. 9, 1934,
the son of Robert Irvin and Maude Emma Kemble Blankenship.
He was the youngest of four children. All preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, the former Virginia Greco. They married
57 years ago in Topeka, Kansas. They have two sons; Mark and daughter-in-law Bertha, Scott and daughter-in-law Juliane, nine grandchildren, many nieces and
nephews and sisters and brothers-in-law.
Dr. Blankenship graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. Although
it was math and science that were primary, it was his music which inspired him.
He played clarinet and saxophone in dance bands throughout the Topeka, Lawrence
and Kansas City areas during his high school and college years. He received his
B.S. degree at the University of Kansas. While there, he was Chairman of
American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a member of Pi Tau Sigma and Sigma
Tau honorary engineering fraternities. He belonged to the Nu Chapter of Sigma
Nu Social Fraternity. His sponsor was Ronald Evans, a hometown friend, who
later became command pilot aboard Apollo 17 which was the last manned mission
to the moon.
In 1959, he received his M.S. Degree from University of Notre Dame.
He was a teaching fellow for graduate studies in the field of Thermodynamics
and did extensive research in that field. He also worked for Bendix Aviation
Corp. as an analyst on Nuclear Control Rods for submarines and also did
research for Vibration Theory.
In 1963, he
received a Ph.D from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He was a Rackham
Graduate School Scholar and received several National Science Foundation
grants. He was elected to Sigma Xi, national honorary science fraternity. He worked
for DuPont Chemical Co. during a summer doing research at their pilot plant in
Orange, Texas, in polyfilm. After graduation, he worked for the Aerospace
Corporation, where he did research and also served as Director, Mark 18
Re-entry System Concepts which consisted of a formulation package in four
volumes. For this body of work, he received commendations from the Department
of Defense and also the USAF. He chaired the first Nose Tip Symposium.
In 1968 he began working at TRW and stayed there for twenty-eight
years. He served as Department Head and senior staff to the Advanced Ballistic
Re-entry Systems. He headed two committees between the USAF and the Atomic
Energy Commission which were a major influence on the Intercontinental
Ballistic Missile Design and Development. He directed the final designs and
flight testing. He worked in London, England and Paris, France during ten of
those years, traveling there seventy-seven times. Dr. Blankenship was an
Associate Fellow of American Institute of Aeronotics and Astronotics and served
on their national committee for Public Policy, Fluid Dynamics and Flight
Testing, and was nominated to the USAF Scientific Advisory Board.
Throughout the years he has taught graduate courses at Notre Dame,
UofM, USC and under-graduate courses at the University of Redlands, all in
engineering and mathematics.
Dr. Blankenship has published extensively in professional journals
in the US, England, Germany, and Sweden. He valued highly his collaboration
with Dr. Adolph Busaman, noted German scientist, for a paper which was
published in Festschrift Zum 75. Geburtstage Von Dr. Adolph
Beaumaker, Bonn, Germany. He has been biographed in many texts: American
Men of Science, Who's Who In Space, Dictionary of
International Biography, London, England, and Marquis Who's Who.
In Redlands, he was a member of Sacred Heart Church, served as eucharistic minister, was a recent member of the Fortnightly
Club preparing to present a paper researching the "Sugar Kings of
Redlands" as they relate to Redlands Historical homes. Throughout the
years, he was an avid supporter of his children's many activities - academics,
music and sports. Although he appreciated the many opportunities his career
provided, it was his family and in later years, his grandchildren, that brought
him his greatest joy.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino Co., CA, Obituary
Leonard D. Tygart, a 47 year resident of Twentynine Palms, Cailfornia
passed away, at his home with his family at his side, on Friday, October 31,
2014. Son of Henry Harmon Tygart and Mary Lou Blankenship Tygart, Leonard was born December 20, 1934 in Vulcan, West Virginia.
Retired Captain of the USMC with 27 years
of Service including Combat in Korea and Vietnam, also a Business Owner of
Plaza Furniture.
Preceded in death by his Beloved Wife of 52 years,
Verna "Jean" Tygart and son Gregory L. Tygart, along with 5 brothers
and 3 sisters.
Survived by his son Steven E. Tygart,
Brothers Ken, Robert, Larry, Johnny and Daryl Tygart. Two grandchildren,
Jessica and Hunter Tygart, and three great grandchildren. Also, survived by his sister-in-law Loretta Connolly and The Harris
Family.
Leonard was an avid golfer, who enjoyed spending time with his
family and friends who will miss and love him, for eternity!
Services will be held Saturday Morning, November 8, 2014 at 10:00am
with a Viewing beginning at 9:00am at Desert Congregational Church, 5688
Sunrise Dr. Twentynine Palms. Graveside Services immediately following at
Twentynine Palms Cemetery with a reception being held at Desert Congregational
Church after Internment.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Magnolia, Mingo Co., WV,
Tygart, Harmon 27, M, KS, Head,
Tygart, Mary 26, F, KY, Wife,
Tygart, Francis 09, F, WV, Dau,
Tygart, Henry 08, M, WV, Son,
Tygart, Harold 06, M, WV, Son,
Tygart, Vinson 05, M, WV, Son,
Tygart, Clifford 03, M, WV, Son,
Tygart, William 01, M, WV, Son,
Tygart, Kenneth 00, M, WV, Son,
Lee, Shermon 19, M, KY, BrotherL,
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMHV-2H6
2013, Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA, Death
Published in the Daily Press on June 21, 2013
Jerry Blankenship
4/28/1934 - 6/18/2013
Jerry Blankenship
of Victorville, CA, born April 28, 1934, passed on June 18, 2013.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA, Obituary
Published in the Daily Press on June 27, 2013
Jerry Blankenship
4/28/1934 - 6/18/2013;
Jerry Blankenship
passed away on June 18, 2013 at Sterling Inn Assisted Living Facility in
Victorville, California.
Jerry loved listening to his vast collection of country music,
watching any kind of sports, and tinkering with his tools. Active 'til the end,
he enjoyed dining out at local restaurants, shopping, and the occasional trip
to the casino. Always ready to share a story or a joke, his memory will live on
within the hearts of his family and friends.
Born in Aldrich, MO, Jerry joined the Air Force after high school,
where he served as an aircraft mechanic for 20 years. He spent the next 20
years as a civil service employee, working on submarines. After a stroke in
2001, Jerry spent the next few years in Missouri under the loving care of his
sister, Billie. He then moved to Oregon to live with his sister Joyce. Both
sisters contributed greatly to nurse Jerry back to an
independent lifestyle. In 2008 he moved back to California to be closer to his
son, Palmer.
Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, Gene and Curtis.
He is survived by son Palmer Blankenship ( Lynne) of Apple Valley, CA; daughter Lisa Blankenship of Vancouver, WA; sisters,
Billie Keeton of Ava, MO and Joyce Melton of Clackamus, Oregon; grandchildren,
Jordan and Brandi Blankenship
and Ben and Shilo Howe.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2326764&fh_id=14528
Jack Brokenbough was the firstborn child of John and Willa
Brokenbough, and was born in Vineland, New Jersey on April 5, 1943.
Since John was in the U. S. Navy, the family relocated to San
Diego, California in 1943 to be with him, and later moved to Los Angeles in
1946 where Jack spent his childhood. He attended Gardena High School, and went
on to receive his Associate of Arts Degree from Harbor College in Industrial Arts.
He later joined the Reserves and U.S. Navy, where he honorably served and was
discharged in 1965.
On February 14, 1965 Jack married Earlina Sydney Brooks. Of that
union, one child was born, Kevin Brokenbough. Jack has one adopted son, Anthony
Brokenbough.
Jack had the same passion for catering and food service as his
mother, and served alongside with her in the family business, Willa Brokenbough
Parties, overseeing the military contracts at Fort Wainwright Army Base
(Fairbanks, Alaska), Norton Air Force Base (San Bernardino, CA), George Air
Force Base (Victorville, CA.), and Bolling Air Force Base (Washington, DC.).
Jack later went on to open his own food service business, J & Y
Enterprises, in the High Desert, where he resided from 1989 until he relocated
to Colorado. He also operated a check cashing business for a number of years.
While residing in the High Desert, Jack served as a volunteer with the Sheriff
s Department of San Bernardino for several years and was a life member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post No. 9793.
After Jack's kidney transplant, he became involved with and very
passionate about, his work with Salad Master, and was on a mission to help
others learn to cook and eat more nutritionally. He would drop whatever he was
doing to go teach others, even to his own detriment.
While Jack had a "rough" exterior, he truly had a passion
for helping others to succeed. As one friend pointed out, if Jack thought he
was right about something, he stuck to his guns and did it his way, and that
was the way you did it if he was "coaching" you.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John and Willa
Brokenbough and his brother, Russell Allen Brokenbough.
He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Anthony Brokenbough of
Compton, CA, and Kevin Brokenbough of Victorville, CA; his sister, Diane E
Laws-Brown of Los Angeles, CA; 7 grandchildren,
Kevin Brokenbough, II, (wife, Shauny), Kiyron Brokenbough, Kenyon Brokenbough,
Kylon Brokenbough, Joshua Brokenbough, Brittney Blankenship
and David Laffoon; one Great granddaughter, Ke-auni Brokenbough, and a host of
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who will surely miss him.
Service, Monday February 25, 2013, 11 A. M.
Victory Christian Center, 12421 Hesperia Road, 410 Victorville, CA, 92395,
Pastor Al Zoen Officiating.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Yucaipa, San Bernardino Co., CA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1900500&fh_id=11957
Rosemary C. Stelding,
aged 79, died peacefully on January 7, 2013 in her daughter’s home in Yucaipa.
“Rosie” was born December 27, 1933 in Taylorville, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Bessie
Blankenship.
She was the youngest of their four children. Her family moved to
California when she was just an infant and has lived in
Redlands/Mentone/Yucaipa area ever since. She graduated from Redlands High
School in 1951.
Rosemary is survived by her daughter (Paula and husband Keith
Radford), son-in-law of her late daughter Patricia (Steve Coyazo), four
grandchildren (Steve and Matt Coyazo, Kyle Radford and his wife Kayla, and
Katie Radford), and one great-granddaughter (Sarah Coyazo). Mom (aka: Grandma
Rose) was loved and cherished by all of us. She will be tremendously missed.
A memorial service will be at the Bryant Street Baptist Church in
Yucaipa (where Rosemary was an active member) on Friday, January 18th at 3pm.
She will be laid to rest with her late husband Joe at Arlington National
Cemetery in Riverside at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
San Bernardino Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Joanne 72, 03Nov1937 - 28Mar2010, Hesperia, San Bernardino, CA, CA-566-58-8197
Blankenship,
Loraine L. 83, 14Aug1927 - 18May2011, Montclair, San Bernardino, CA, CA-567-32-2932
San Diego
+2014, Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA, Obituary
Published in U-T San Diego on June 15, 2014
Blankenship, Dewayne
03/12/1938 ~ 05/11/2014 Chula Vista -- Born in Arizona and lived the majority
of his life in Chula Vista.
He was predeceased in death by daughter
Dawn.
He is survived by his brother
Don as well as many close friends, nieces and
nephews.
Private services were held per Dewayne's request.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Escondido, San Diego Co., CA, Obituary
Published in North County Times on February
27, 2011
David Marion Blankenship, 63 [1948] Escondido -- David M. Blankenship
went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 24, 2011. David was
loved and cherished by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Michael; and his parents, Clifford and Miriam Blankenship.
Survivors include his wife
of 45 years, Lauren; one son,
David; and one daughter, Lauri.
Arrangements are by Stockdale Funeral Services of Rogers, Ark.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
CA, Birth Index,
http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankenship, David Marion M, b.1947/07/10 Lugracham San Diego
SSDI; Blankenship, Clifford, 63, 04Oct1914
- ??Dec1977, Gentry, Benton, AR, OK-448-10-1219
SSDI; Blankenship,
Miriam I., 61, 01Mar1929 - 02Feb1991, Gentry, Benton, AR, CA-560-32-8555
+2014, Oceanside, San Diego Co., CA, Obituary
James Robert Blankenship was born on December 23, 1938 in West Virginia. He entered into
rest on May 6, 2014 in Oceanside, California.
He is survived by his wife,
Dorothy Blankenship, sons,
Ian Blankenship, James Robert Blankenship Jr., and Rickey Blankenship,
relatives, and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 10am at
Eternal Hills Memorial Chapel in Oceanside, California. Mr. Blankenship's final resting place will be Eternal Hills
Memorial Park in Oceanside, California.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Point Loma, San Diego Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Union-Tribune San Diego on Nov.
24, 2013
Jean B. Lambert, 04/18/1921 ~ 11/11/2013 Point Loma.
Jean B. Lambert will be remembered for her grace, generosity,
patience, love, style and dignity. Lambert, 92, (a.k.a. Jean
Blankenship, Jean Browder, Gaga) was born in Norfolk, Virginia and later moved to Point
Loma in 1950. She was a Life Widow member at San Diego Yacht Club, member of
All Souls Episcopal Church since 1950, and involved in San Diego Children's
Hospital Silvergate Unit for 35 years.
Lambert outlived two husbands: James W Browder and Arthur R
Lambert.
She is survived by her son James R. Browder (Barbara); daughter
Mary B. Struble (Paul); grandchildren: Natalie Ikizyan (Ike, Alexander, Nathaniel), Melissa Garcia (Rudy, Josh, Chandler), James
Browder, Christopher Struble, and step- grandchildren: Corey Thomas, Lindsay
Zambon (Nick, Brenden). She will be missed by us all and loved forever in our
hearts and memories.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Obituary
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on
February 12, 2013
William R. Knowles, Colonel (Ret.) 1923 to 2013. Bill Knowles
passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 10, 2013, in Portland, Oregon, where he had been
visiting with his daughter Cindy and her husband Hollis.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marmion, who also
died on January 10, twelve years earlier. Bill was born February 5, 1923, in
Seattle, WA, to Frank and Odelia Knowles. He attended Cleveland High School and
the University of Washington. His education was interrupted by World War II,
when he dropped out of school to fight for his country as a Marine fighter
pilot. He graduated from flight school as a Lieutenant and at age 20 found
himself on the next plane to the South Pacific. Bill flew 52 combat missions
with VMSB 243 (The Flying Goldbricks) in close air support of troops fighting
in the jungles as they recovered island after island from the Japanese. He flew
dive bombers - the Corsairs, Dauntless, and Helldivers.
After the war he returned to the states, finished up his university
degree, and earned a commission in the Regular Army. Assigned to the Medical
Service Corps, Bill became a Master Aviator. He graduated from the first MSC
helicopter flight class and continued flying helicopters and fixed wing
aircraft throughout his 30-plus year Army career. Bill did two combat tours in
Vietnam, flying MEDEVAC helicopters. In his second tour of Vietnam, with the
rank of Colonel, he commanded the 498th Medical Company Air Ambulance-nicknamed
"Dustoff." As a "Flying Commander" he flew 330 combat
hours, 262 combat missions, and evacuated 361 patients during his tour. He was
awarded the Legion of Merit for his service in Vietnam. Following his second
combat tour, Bill was tapped to attend the prestigious U.S. Army War College in
Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, in 1968. After graduating, he transferred to
the Medical Brigade in Fort Meade, MD, and took over as Chief of Plans and
Operations.
Upon retiring from Military service in 1971, Bill began a
successful second career in real estate and property development in Arizona. In
1977, Bill and Marmi made their last move together to California, where Bill
became Manager of Agricultural Leases for the City of San Diego, a job he
continued and enjoyed until retiring in Leucadia. A convert to Catholicism in
his twenties, Bill was a religious man who went to Mass every day while his
health lasted. He was a generous, thoughtful, prayerful man who remained
devoted to the Catholic Church. He was an inspirational father to his five
children, and held the family unit together with his wisdom, strength, and
great sense of humor as he and Marmi shepherded the clan on more than twenty
moves overseas and around the United States. Looking at his life, you can say
that for much of it he was a warrior who fought courageously for God and
Country. But the measure of his spirit was the gentleness and kindness that was
felt by all with whom he came in contact. He is tremendously missed by family
and friends, who take comfort in the fact that after many years of not having
her by his side, he is again reunited in heaven with the love of his life, his
wife Marmion.
Bill is survived by daughter Cindy (Hollis) of Portland, Oregon;
sons, Rick (Joan) of Cardiff by the Sea, CA; T.J. (Diann) of Denver, Colorado;
Jeff (Tara) of Laguna Niguel, CA; Rob (Kristi) of Manhattan Beach, CA; and his sisters, Joanne Blankenship (Don) of Anacortes, WA; Kristi (Craig) Butler
of Seattle, WA; brother, Kerry (Connie) of Fredericksburg, Virginia; and many
beautiful grandchildren and one beautiful great-granddaughter, all of whom he
dearly loved.
Family members will attend a private burial service on Friday,
February 22nd, at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Obituary
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on
February 12, 2013
Virginia Lee Gillespie Carlin, March 6, 1931 to February 5, 2013.
Virginia was born in her grandmother's home in Corinth, Mississippi on March 6,
1931. Her early years were spent criss-crossing the southern states as her
father, David Daniel Gillespie Sr., worked in construction building bridges. In
the early 1940's Virginia's mother, Jessie Merle Blankenship Gillespie; sisters, Wanda Merle and Betty Carol
relocated to the El Cajon Valley where Virginia attended Grossmont High School.
Nicknamed "Ginny" by her school friends, she lettered in Tennis and
made many life-long friendships.
Virginia married Leo Anthony Carlin at St. Mary's Catholic Church
in El Cajon, California on July 31, 1949. Early in their married life, Virginia
and Leo moved to the rural community of Dehesa Valley, east of El Cajon, and
began raising cattle, oat hay and children. Blessed with six children, the
Carlin family became actively involved in their community through 4-H and
school activities. The heart of the community was Dehesa School where Virginia
was involved in the Mother's Club and Dollars for Scholars. Never one to miss
an opportunity to have a gathering with family or friends, Virginia was a
gracious hostess with a bright smile and welcoming spirit. The center of
Virginia's life was her family and there was always sweet iced tea and homemade
cookies to come home to. She loved being outdoors - whether it was tending her
desert garden or camping at Green Valley Falls and Paso Picacho. Later in life
it was just sitting in a chair on the porch enjoying the sunshine.
Virginia is survived by her children, Dave (Monica) of El Cajon;
Julie of El Cajon; Ray (Debbie) of Irvine, California; Andy (Kristine) of San
Luis Obispo, California; Mike (Kristina) of Alpine; and Kevin (Laura) of San
Diego; sister Betty (Bub) Ray of Palermo, California and brother Wallace
(Penny) Gillespie of Franklin, Tennessee; seven grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Leo; her sister,
Wanda Harding Palmer; brother, Dean Gillespie and parents, Jessie Gillespie
Edwards and David Gillespie, Sr.
A rosary for Virginia, who died of a heart attack, will be held at
4:00 p.m. followed by viewing and visitation from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on
Friday, February 15, 2013 at El Cajon Mortuary, 684 S. Mollison Ave., El Cajon,
California. A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February
16, 2013 at the Catholic Church of St. Luke, 1980 Hillsdale Rd, El Cajon,
California.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+1940 Census, San Saba, San Saba Co., TX,
Gillespie, Dave D. 40, M, AL, Head,
Gillespie, Jessie 30, F, TN, Wife,
Gillespie, Wanda 11, F, MS, Dau,
Gillespie, Virginia 09, F, MS, Dau,
Gillespie, Dean 07, M, TX, Son,
Gillespie, Wallis 02, M, NC, Son,
Gillespie, Berry Carol 00, F, TX, Dau,
Chuk, Oleta 24, F, TX, Housekeeper,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K438-HZS
+1930 Census,
District 14, McNairy Co., TN,
Price, Dave A. 56, M, TN, Head,
Price, L. Lee 54, F, TN, Wife,
Price, R.
Clayton 29, M, TN, Son,
Gilispie, Dave
D. 29, M, AL, Boarder,
Gilispie, Ralph 24, M, AL, Boarder,
King, W. S. 41, M, US, Boarder,
Styles, Edgar 18, M, TN, Hired Hand,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/SPH9-7W2
2013, San Diego, San
Diego Co., CA,
Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1983505&fh_id=14456
DeNarvis Rodgers (February 20, 1957 - February 25, 2013) Mr.
Rodgers peacefully passed away at Mercy Hospital.
Funeral Service will be Friday, March 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM at New
Assurance Church located at 7024 Amherst Street; San Diego, CA 92115. Burial
will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
DeNarvis was born February 20, 1957 in San Diego, California. He
was the youngest of four children born to loving parents, Frank and Lela Mae
Rodgers. He graduated from Samuel F.B. Morse High School with the Class of
1974. DeNarvis accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was
baptized at Calvary Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Dr. S.M.
Lockridge, where he attended Sunday School and sang in
the choir.
DeNarvis was employed with the City of San Diego Park and
Recreation Department for seven years, primarily at the Rose Garden in Balboa
Park as well as other areas within the park. DeNarvis will be remembered as a
great domino player as well as greeting his neighbors while offering gifts to
the children in the neighborhood. He enjoyed his life and the presence of his
family. DeNarvis will be greatly missed by his brothers, sister, nieces,
nephews, family and friends. On Monday, February 25, 2013, DeNarvis Rodgers was
called from labor to eternal rest.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents, Frank Rodgers Jr.
and Lela Mae Rodgers.
DeNarvis is survived by two brothers, Alphonso Rodgers and Frank
Rodgers III both of San Diego, CA; one sister, Evangelist Evelyn Rodgers-Hayes
(John) of San Diego, CA; two step-brothers,
Angelo and Demetrius Blankenship of Los Angeles, CA; three step-sisters, Dorothy James, Denise and Ula Blankenship all of Los Angeles, CA; two aunts, Lola
Phillips and Pearlie Mae Doze both of Houston, TX; three nieces, Heather
Conley-Liggins of San Diego, CA, Lindsay Rodgers of Houston, TX and Samerra
Dean of San Diego, CA; one nephew, Kevin Dean of San Diego, CA; godsons, Isiah
and Geremiah Kelly of San Diego, CA; three great-nieces, two great-nephews, and
a host of cousins, other relatives and many friends.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013,
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Death
U-T San Diego (CA) - November 3, 2013
Mary Jane Blankinship, 12/02/1938 ~ 09/30/2013
Featheringill (619)583-9511
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Obituary
U-T San Diego (CA) - January 5, 2014
Mary Jane Blankinship, 12/2/1938 ~ 09/30/2013, San Diego.
Daughter of James F. and
Jane R. Blankinship; sister of Barbara D. Hanna and Jim
Blankinship; mother of Jeffrey
J. Stoike.
Originally from Belleville, Illinois, she moved to San Diego at 11
years of age. A joyful and caring individual, as well as a lover of learning
and a devoted environmentalist, Mary's twin passions were nursing and
travelling. Before, during and after a career in the cardio- thoracic ICU at
UCSD hospital, she traveled internationally multiple times visiting more than
80 countries.
In accordance with her wishes, her ashes will be spread in Sequoia
National Park, a place she treasured since she was a child and visited
repeatedly throughout her years. A memorial service will be held to celebrate
her unique and full life at Torrey Pines State Reserve on February 8th, 2014.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014,
San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Death
Published in U-T San Diego on May 29, 2014
Dewayne Blankenship, 03/12/1938 ~
05/11/2014
Glen Abbey Mortuary
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, San Marcos, San Diego Co., CA, Death,
Published in U-T San Diego on May 30, 2013
Kenneth Blankenship,
09/26/1932 ~ 05/27/2013, Alhiser-Comer Mortuary
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, San Marcos, San Diego Co., CA, Obituary
Published in U-T San Diego on June 2, 2013
Kenneth Blankenship,
80, passed into the arms of his Savior peacefully on May 27, 2013 at Redwood
Terrace Health Center in Escondido
from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was born September 26, 1932 in
East Peoria, IL, the son of William and Mildred Blankenship.
He married his sweetheart, Joyce Dunn, on September 22, 1957. They
came to San Diego in December, 1960 after his graduation from DeVry Technical
Institute in Chicago. Ken finished his education at National University,
receiving his Master's Degree in Business Administration in 1981. They moved to
Escondido in 1961, where their family grew to include three daughters. In 2004,
they moved to Madrid Manor Mobile Home Park in San Marcos. Ken was drafted into
the Army in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1956.
While in the Army, Ken accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Ken
was active at Emmanuel Faith Community Church for over 50 years. He
participated in many leadership positions. Ken served in Bible Study Fellowship
in Rancho Bernardo and Vista for 20 years. Ken's aerospace career started at
General Dynamics in San Diego in 1960. In 1963, he went to work for Singer-
Kearfott in San Marcos for 31 years as a Quality Assurance Engineer. He then
worked at Circuits Processing Technology in Oceanside and retired in 2002. His
integrity and skills as a Quality Assurance Engineer were recognized in his
field.
Ken is survived by his wife
of 55 years, Joyce; and daughters,
Michelle Lynch (Van) of Valley Center, Kimberly Itzaina of San Diego, and Lisa Larson (Steve)
of Layton, Utah; and seven grandchildren: Sara and Melissa Lynch, Megan, Brian
and Joshua Itzaina, and Mckenna and Ian Larson. He was one of nine children, and
is survived by siblings, Jean Fralick of Zavalla, TX, Delores Hurst of
Dexter, MO, and Jerry
Blankenship of Hanna City, IL.
Ken enjoyed gardening, traveling, family events, and being able to help others.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
at Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E. 17th Avenue, Escondido, CA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
San Francisco
San Francisco Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship, Byna
M. 87, 20May1922 - 27Feb2010, San
Francisco, San Francisco, CA, CA-565-26-7709
San
Joaquin
2012, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA, Obituary
Rockford Register Star (IL) - April 3, 2012
Capt. USMC Ret. Vincent Strote, 84, of Lodi, formerly of Rockford,
Ill., died Thursday, March 29, 2012. A veteran of three wars, he served with
the U.S. Navy in the south Pacific during World War II. He later enlisted in
the U.S. Marine Corps where he served in Korea and Vietnam. During his long
military career, he rose from Private to Captain, retiring in 1976. He was the
son of Roland F. Strote and Ellen M. Brown.
He is survived by wife, Joyce C. Strote and Daughter, Lori J.
Blankenship, both of Lodi; brothers,
Roland Strote of Cosmopolis, Wash., and Dale Strote of Knoxville; twin aunts,
Doris Weaver of Rockford and Dorothy Doland of Wayne, NJ.
Services to be held at a later date in
California.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Lodi, San Joaquin Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Lodi News-Sentinel from Aug. 16
to Aug. 23, 2014
After a long courageous battle with
Leukemia Ronald Phillip Berg made his journey home to his Lord and Savior on August
14th, 2014 at the age of 72. Ronald was born on March 31, 1942 in Maryville, Missouri, the son
of Maurice and Wilma Berg.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Karen L. Berg; daughter Nicole Blankenship; son Todd Berg; son in law,
Bud Blankenship; grandchildren,
Kaylee Blankenship and Jessica Blankenship;
sister, Clara Conrad; and brother, Ralph Berg.
Phil was raised in Lodi, CA and attended St. Anne's grade school,
Lodi High School, and received his business degree from Stanislaus State. He
was a devoted and loving husband, friend, and family man who enjoyed golf,
family trips, his church, cabin living, helping others, waste disposal, driving
about town, and good conversation.
A celebration of Phil's life will be held at St. Joachim's Catholic
Church on Wednesday, August 20. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 10
a.m. and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Committal is
private.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Manteca, San
Joaquin Co., CA, Obituary
The Manteca
Bulletin, (CA) -
November 28, 2010,
Allen Lee Blankenship, 69, entered into rest on Nov. 24, 2010 at his home after a brief
illness. He was born on October 4, 1941 to the late Albert and Elsie
Blankenship in Manteca.
He joins his siblings in heaven Jim Blankenship, Earl Blankenship, Bob Blankenship, Gaylord Blankenship, twin baby brothers, and Joanne Johnson and one son Michael Flading.
Mr. Blankenship is
survived by his wife of 10 years, Carolyn Blankenship.
He has 5 children; Randy
Blankenship of Manteca, Dawn Renee Pardee of Manteca, Teri Guthrie of
Manteca, Jennifer Anderson of Morgan Hill and Rebecca Bryand of Escalon. He was blessed by 12 grandchildren. In addition
Allen is survived by two very special sisters, Carol Rachels of Manteca and Linda Sevedge of
Manteca.
Allen was a
resident of Copperopolis for 9 years. Before moving to Copperopolis he made his
home in Manteca for over 60 years. He retired from San Joaquin Lumber after 20
years of service. Allen proudly served his country through the
United States Marine Corps from 1959-1963. He was a member of the Teamsters,
Marine Corps League, and was one of the original Clamper members of Manteca. He
loved traveling in his RV all over the United States with his wife Carolyn and
his Scottie Dog "Holly." He enjoyed a good glass of wine with great
friends reminiscing about old times. He was most proud of the home he built
from the ground up in Copperopolis for his wife Carolyn and his grandchildren
to enjoy. He loved 4-wheeling and spending time with his family. He enjoyed the
simple things in life as he treasured special memories he shared with family
and friends. Allen will be remembered for his outgoing funny
personality and his caring spirit. He will be missed.
Allen's services
are being handled by P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home of Manteca. A prayer
service will be held in his honor on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at
P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home 290 N. Union Road, Manteca. A graveside service
will be held the following day on Thursday December 2, 2010 at 1 p.m. at
Copperopolis Cemetery on Cemetery Lane in Copperopolis, Ca.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Manteca, San Joaquin Co., CA, Obituary
The Manteca Bulletin, (CA) - April 5, 2013
Rick Gianni, 57, entered into rest on March 25, 2013 in Sacramento,
CA. He was born on April 23, 1955 in Stockton. He joins his parents Mike and
Natalie Gianni in heaven.
Mr. Gianni is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Pam and
John Bjork. He was blessed by one niece
Kara Blankenship and great
nephew Taylor Blankenship. Rick graduated from Manteca High School
in 1974. After graduation Rick went into the flooring industry; he retired
after 40 years of service in the Manteca area. He enjoyed the outdoors,
fishing, hunting and shooting. Rick lived his life with integrity and respect
for everyone. He was a simple man who was a devoted friend. He will be missed
A memorial service will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 10:30
a.m. held at P. L. Fry & Son Chapel, 290 N. Union Rd., Manteca. He will be
laid to rest with his parents at St. John's Catholic Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Manteca, San Joaquin Co., CA, Obituary
The Manteca Bulletin, (CA) - January 14, 2014
Ricky Charles Blankenship; June 14, 1959-December 21, 2013
Ricky Blankenship,
54, entered into rest on Dec. 21, 2013 at Doctor's Hospital in Manteca, Calif.,
with his family at his side. He has been a resident of Manteca, Calif. for 25
years. He was born in San Jose, Calif. at O'Connor Hospital on June 14, 1959.
Mr. Blankenship is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Joann Blankenship, father-in-law Raymond Andrews and loyal dog, Rico.
Ricky is survived by his adoring wife of 30 years, Robyn
Blankenship, and his loving sons, Ryan Blankenship , Randy
Blankenship and wife Sarah, Raymond Blankenship and companion Jennifer Cook, Russel Blankenship and wife Briana. Rick has three
grandchildren that he loved dearly, Aubree Joann, Russel Alexander and Emilee
Jean. He is also survived by his beloved father
Albert Blankenship , loving sister, Anna Radunich and husband Steve, beloved brother Dennis Blankenship and wife Laurel, beloved mother and father-in-law Shirley and Ray
Shanrock, and beloved sister- in-law Shelley Andrews, his nieces and nephews,
Steven, Anthony, Daniel, Gina, Brooke, Zoe and Paris and great nephew and niece
Giovani and Quinn.
Ricky will always be remembered for his love, admiration and pride
for his family. He especially enjoyed attending family events and being able to
spend time laughing and sharing memories with his family and old friends. He
especially adored his young grandchildren and nothing in the world put a bigger
smile on his face than being a devoted "Papa." His family meant the
world to him. He will always be remembered for his huge heart, his witty sense
of humor, his "happy disposition," and his old-fashioned ways. Ricky
enjoyed talking sports with his boys and had an endearing love for the Green
Bay Packers, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Lakers. He even got to
visit Lambeau Field and see the Packers play his second favorite team, the
Pittsburg Steelers with his nephew Steven, and felt at that time his life was
almost complete.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at the MRPS Hall at 133
N. Grant St. in Manteca, Calif., Saturday Jan. 18, 2014, 3pm- 9pm. All family
and friends are welcome to attend.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
CA, Birth Index, http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankenship, Rickie C. - M, b.1959/06/14 –
Rassicci - Santa Clara
SSDI: Blankenship, Joann, 64, 02Dec1933 -
05Sep1998, San Jose, Santa Clara, CA, CA-565-44-8697
Public Records; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K16Z-W2M
Albert L Blankenship – b.15 Jun 1932 –
Residence; San Jose, CA
Poss Rel; Dennis J Blankenship, Joann E
Blankenship, Ricky C Blankenship, Robyn A Blankenship
1940 Census, Area B, San Jose, San Jose
Judicial Twp., Santa Clara Co., CA,
Rassiccia, Charles 37, M, Italy, Head,
Rassiccia, Lucy 35, F, Italy, Wife,
Rassiccia, Salvatore 14, M, MA, Son,
Rassiccia, Constantine 08, F, MA, Dau,
Rassiccia, Joan 06, F, MA, Dau,
Rassiccia, Marion Fay 00, F, CA, Dau,
Rassiccia, Martha 62, F, Italy, Mother,
Cultrera, Margaret 19, F, MA, Niece,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K9D1-2HN
2014, Manteca, San Joaquin Co., CA, Obituary
The Manteca Bulletin, (CA) - July 31, 2014
Evelyn Prouty: Woman of courage, great storyteller
Years ago, a woman so distraught over the passing of her husband,
scaled the chain link fence of the East Union Cemetery under cover of darkness
to spend the night next to her departed beloved's grave. Strange as that story
may sound, she was the second one to do just that. That's just two of the many
interesting - for lack of a better term - stories coming out of the pioneer
cemetery since its establishment in 1872.
Evelyn Prouty knew those stories, and more. I heard many tales that
she always loved to share including some that made me think of the Manteca
Bulletin in a much different light, and which were impossible to recall without
breaking into a smile. She worked at this paper for many years before she moved
on to become a newspaper editor in the foothills.
She told me the story of Louise Avenue being named after her
maternal great-great-grandmother. Her name was Louisa Clapp and was a member of
the early pioneers of this area. As to why and when Louisa became Louise was
lost in the mist of history, she noted. But she remembered being told that
Louise Avenue was a narrow dirt road that led to her pioneer family's spread
and was originally called Louisa Road.
I am deeply saddened that I won't hear any more stories from
Evelyn. She passed away on Thursday, July 24, after a long battle with kidney
disease. She was such the consummate story teller that spending an hour with
her, either in person or on the phone in conversation,
was enough to provide you with material worth putting together into a novella's
worth of publication.
But as much as her stories were always meaty - like most reporters,
she had a cache of stories that didn't make their way to publication for a
number of sensitive reasons but which tabloids like National Inquirer would
love to print - it was her unique delivery that added a unique dimension to
those stories.
I originally knew her as Evelyn Thompson. She was the People editor
for the daily Manteca Bulletin, and I was a reporter at the weekly and
now-defunct Manteca News across Yosemite Street. I always enjoyed reading her
feature stories but never met her in person. By the time I came on board the
Bulletin after being offered the job of Lifestyle Editor by the late Darrell
Phillips who was the publisher at the time, Evelyn has moved on to bigger and
better things in the great Mother Lode country as a newspaper editor while
continuing to work as a reporter. She was editor of the Amador Ledger Dispatch
from 1980 to 1992. She had a seemingly never-ending string of stories from her
experiences at that newspaper - she could have easily turned all that into a
book also - and about the many interesting people in the area.
It was after she came back to Manteca to live at the family's
pioneer home place on French Camp Road that I came to really know Evelyn. By
then, I was also a fan of hers. I've read her book, "Manteca: Selected
chapters from its history," and purchased some more to give away as gifts.
I even got a chance to buy from her hardbound copies of the book. These were
the first-printing copies that were saved from the fire that burned the
Bulletin building which also destroyed the books. She originally wrote the
history book as a series for the newspaper. Later, the stories were compiled
into book form which the Bulletin, which was then owned by the Murphy family,
offered for sale. I think I can safely say, everything
I knew about Manteca I read from Evelyn's book. It's hard to compress into just
a few hundred words the many qualities that made Evelyn stand out. She had a
can-do attitude that would have made her pioneer progenitors really proud.
When there was no one to dig the graves after the fiasco that
followed the state freezing all of the cemetery association's assets, she and
her life partner, Bill Good, along with one or two volunteers like the late
Victor Gully, took shovel in hand and did the digging. Bill operated the old
backhoe that mercifully was there to use. They did not know how to operate the
different equipment necessary for a burial. They learned by sight and by trial
and error. When the cemetery's ancient mower broke down - and it happened quite
often - she and Bill brought their own lawn mower to get rid of the weeds that
made the cemetery an eye sore. They did all that for the longest time
completely gratis.
To raise public awareness to the needs of the historic cemetery -
fiscal and maintenance - when the problems started, she organized an
informational meeting at the cemetery. The meeting was going to be followed by
a tour of the burial grounds on the southwest corner of Louise Avenue and Union
Road. The event successfully went as planned, with many people in attendance.
Unbeknownst to the people who attended the event, Evelyn's younger daughter had
passed away just hours before. Yet she stoically went on to finish what she set
out to do for a great cause.
Jack of all trades from reporter to grave digger Evelyn's family
remembers her as someone who was a Jane of all trades with a natural knack - as
a "reporter, editor, journalist, author, publisher, entrepreneur, and last
but not least, a grave digger." Her publishing and entrepreneurship was
demonstrated in the Fickle Nickel Press which she published from 1992 to 2008.
Born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Stockton on June 28, 1946,
Evelyn's full name was Evelyn Lee "Bebe" Prouty. She graduated from
Manteca High School, Class of 1964. She also attended Delta College in
Stockton. "She didn't go to college, but she continued on to receive a
lifetime of wisdom," Bill said proudly. "She had a style," he
said about Evelyn's natural writing abilities. Being the author of Manteca's
definitive history to date, Evelyn was a natural choice as executive director
of the Manteca Historical Museum, a position she held from March of 2008 until
several months ago. That, and her penchant for
genealogy and history. She served as president of the Historical Society for a
number of years. She also had a green thumb and enjoyed puttering in the
garden. The many lush perennials and annuals around the home place attest to
that favorite hobby. She loved everything that grew on the property including
the ancient towering sycamore tree that dwarfed the old house. But she always
cautioned with her signature laughter not to plant sycamore on your property.
Getting rid of the think and heavy leaves in the fall is not worth it, she
would say, laughing. In 2010, Evelyn was inducted into Manteca's Hall of Fame
for Community Service.
She is survived by her life partner of 24 years, Bill Good, of
Manteca; son, Alan Thompson, and Cammie Blankenship of Manteca; daughter Kathy (Thompson) Van Steyn and
son-in-law David Van Steyn, Sr., of Galt; grandchildren, Chelsea Van Steyn of
Galt, Renee Ramirez of Manteca, and Jose Ramirez of Galt, along with other
family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kendra Lee Thompson, and
her parents, Richard Lee Prouty and Muriel May (Miller) Prouty.
A memorial service will be held Monday, Aug. 4, starting at 10 a.m.
at P.L. Fry & Son, 290 N. Union Road in Manteca.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Stockton, San
Joaquin Co., CA, Obituary
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130911/A_NEWS21/309119998
Waymon Lee Blankenship; Dec. 24, 1939 -
Sept. 6, 2013.
Waymon Lee Blankenship, 73, passed away
peacefully at home on Friday, September 6, 2013. Waymon moved from Oklahoma at
the age of 18 to Stockton where he lived his life until his death. He was a
butcher for Safeway in his earlier years then became a self-employed business
man owning Quality Tires & Wheels first on Fremont St. then on Main St.
until he retired. Waymon was very active in his church and came from a very
religiously loving family.
He leaves behind his wife Joyce Virginia
Blankenship, son Tom Blankenship and daughter-in-law Cindy Coffee Rigato, daughter
Teri
Ann
Pardini and son-in-law Fred Lewis Pardini, grandsons Ray Rigato Jr. and Tony
Lee Rigato, granddaughters, Gina Marie Rigato-Blankenship and Brittney
Faith Rigato, brothers, Alton Thomas Blankenship, Wayne Blankenship and sister Margaret Sue Blankenship. Waymon is also
survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Waymon is preceded in death by his parents,
Thomas
Ivan Blankenship, Ella Mae Blankenship and sister Deloris Ann Blankenship Giacolini.
Funeral Services will be held Friday,
September 13, 2013, 11:00 am at the DeYoung Shoreline Chapel, 7676 Shoreline
Drive, Stockton, CA. Committal services will be held
at the Stockton Rural Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Stockton, San
Joaquin Co., CA, Obituary
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131012/A_NEWS21/310129998
Wayne Blankenship passed away on
October 9, 2013 in Stockton at the age of 78. Born in Clayton, Oklahoma on
December 11, 1934 to Tommy and Ella Blankenship, he was a star athlete in High School. He has lived
the past 60 years in Stockton, where he worked for 35 years as a meat cutter at
Safeway. Wayne was a devoted Christian - singing and playing guitar in church -
and enjoyed metalworking, working on cars and carpentry.
Wayne is survived by his wife of
34 years Shirley Balnkenship of Stockton; children: Devona Kaye Whitney (Mark)
of Yuma, AZ, Karen Dianne Baysinger (Neil) of Stockton, Kevin Wayne Blankenship (Teresa) of
Stockton, Sherry Harris (Greg) of OK; step children: Steven Albert Ettlin (Anna) of WA,
Gail Ettlin of Sacramento, Melinda Sue Newman of Las Vegas; brother Alton Thomas
Blankenship of IL, and sister Margaret Sue Nelson of TX.
Wayne was preceded in death by his brother
Waymon
Blankenship and sister Deloris Giaccolini.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am
on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial
Park, Hwy 99 at East Harney Lane in Lodi.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Stockton, San Joaquin Co.,
CA, Obituary
Published in Dayton Daily News on Feb. 27,
2014
Thomas E. Hammel, 58 of Stockton, CA passed away on Sunday,
February 16, 2014.
He was a native of Dayton, Ohio and resided in Stockton for 27
years. He was employed by Allied Wine & Spirits before he moved to
Stockton.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Terry Hammel, 4 children, 13
grandchildren, 2 great grandsons, his parents Beverly Sutton & Clayton
Hammel, his siblings, Bonnie Blankenship, Debbie Young (FL), Linda Laird (IN),
Vicki Barker, Will Sutton, Denny Sutton, Alan Gene
Sutton.
The family is planning a Celebration of Life Memorial Service, this
summer in Ohio.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
San Luis
Obispo
2010, Atascadero, San Luis
Obispo Co., CA, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/?id=142094747
Ernest Leon Blankinship Sr., 90, was born in Dalhart, Texas in December 1919, and passed away
Saturday, April 17, 2010, at the hospital surrounded by his family. In his
earlier years, he loved hunting and fishing with his sons, traveling around the
world and across the U.S. in his motor home. Ernest was
married to Doris for 67 years, who passed away in 2003. He was a member of the
Atascadero Elks and 32nd degree Mason. Ernie loved going dancing, visiting with his friends and working in his garden
and yard.
Ernest is survived
by his three children Ernest
Leon III, of Paso Robles, Kirk L. (Lora) of Flora Vista, N.M., and Vicki
Davenport of Atascadero; six grandchildren Kim Berre of Paso Robles, David Blankinship (Tanya) of Albu., N.M., Kenny Blankinship (Dawn) of Discovery Bay, Calif., Brandon
Davenport of Germany, Shelly Orosz of Orlando, Fla., and Zackary Davenport of
Santa Cruz, Calif.; six great-grandchildren; and very special companion and
dance partner, Ardeth Cox.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday April 23, 2010,
also at Chapel of The Roses Mortuary in Atascadero, followed by a graveside
service at noon at the District Cemetery. Chapel of the Roses 466-1161
Atascadero
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, CA, Obituary
The Fresno Bee, (CA) - April 9, 2014
Vivian M. Dias; Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
aunt and godmother, went to be with our Lord on April 6, 2014 at the age of 84
in Hanford. She was born to Manuel and Lena Coito on October 18, 1929. Vivian
was born in Tulare and moved to Hanford when she was a young child.
She attended Excelsior Grammar School and graduated from Hanford
High School in 1948. She married her high school love on April 30, 1947, and
they spent 66 beautiful years together they raised seven children.
She is survived by her loving children, Gloria Soares and husband
George, Gregory O. Jr. "Butch" and wife Alice, Brenda Blankenship and husband
Rick, Steven and wife Theresa, Michael and wife
Germaine, Larry and husband Trey, Michelle Hamblin and husband Steve, and Liz
Motta. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and
numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
In 1961, she and Gregory purchased their first piece of property to
start their own dairy/farming business, which is still a part of Willow Grove
Farms amongst a dairy they purchased in Visalia, Delta View Farms. In 1966,
Gregory and Vivian were Kings County Dairy Family and were the Kings County
Distinguished Couple in 1999. She enjoyed working along side Gregory for many
years, along with planting flowers to coordinate with the seasons. She loved
cooking large meals for her family and also anyone else that was invited in to
eat breakfast or lunch. Throughout the years, Vivian was involved in Kings
County Dairywomen and was also a chaperone for the Kings County Dairy
Princesses for many years. She was also involved in the Kit Carson School
Parent's Club Association. For many years, they enjoyed traveling and going to
Bass Lake where they purchased a house. After enjoying the lake for many years,
they decided to sell the lake house and purchase a mobile home in the Senior
Mobile Home Park in Pismo Beach.They spent a lot of time in Pismo, where she
was very active in helping with different events that the Pismo Beach Senior
Mobile Home Parks committee held.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory D. Dias; parents,
Manuel and Lena Coito; sister; Rosie Dias; granddaughter, Rachelle Dias;and son-in-law, Stephen P. Silva.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Mass will be held on Thursday,
April 10, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary, 10355 Hanford-Armona
Rd., Hanford.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, San Luis Obispo, San
Luis Obispo Co., CA, Obituary
San Luis
Obispo Tribune , January 27, 2010,
Ronald Blankenship,
a native of California, was born in January 1967 in Gilroy, Calif., and died
Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. He moved with his mother, Sharon and stepfather, Todd
Boyd, to Mariposa, Calif. In his younger days he spent time in an old mining
town near Yosemite, Calif., where he enjoyed fishing and hunting in this
beautiful mountain area. In 1983, Ron moved to San
Luis Obispo, where he attended San Luis Obispo High School. His principal
occupation was service and construction. He enjoyed the outdoors and physical
work. He was extremely outgoing and never met anyone who wasn''t his friend. He
will be missed by so many.
Ron is survived by
his lovely wife, Kathy; mother, Sharon;
stepfather, James Lee; brother, Jim; sister, Mary
Ann; daughters Carrisa, Alexis and Alex; stepchildren Sherri, Christine and
Taylor; along with his prized Chihuahua, "Missy."
He was predeceased by his father, Jerrall Blankenship; and stepfather, Todd Boyd.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2010,
also at Wheeler-Smith, with burial to follow at San Luis Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, San Simeon, San Luis Obispo Co., CA, Death
The Tribune, (San Luis Obispo, CA) - February 22, 2013
Walter Blankenship,
83 [1930], of San
Simeon died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at his home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Reis Family Mortuary and
Crematory in Cambria.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
San Luis Obispo Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Ronald Jerrall 43, 19Jan1967 -
22Jan2010, Arroyo Grande, San Luis
Obispo, CA, CA-554-33-1655
Blankinship,
Ernest L. 90, 24Dec1919 - 17Apr2010, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, CA, NM-525-10-6604
Santa Barbara
2014, Buellton, Santa
Barbara Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Santa Barbara News-Press Online
Edition from Nov. 26 to Nov. 30, 2014
Edwin Lee Hensley - June 6, 1928 - November 21, 2014. Born in
Laclade County, Missouri, Ed Hensley passed peacefully at home in Buellton, CA
with his family beside him.
During the depression his mother left her young son in the care of
his grandmother Nanny Hamilton, who owned a small farm and could outwork any
man. Ed learned to outwork Nanny and his strong work ethic began. Being
Choctaw, Chippewa and Irish, Ed would say "the Irish in me worked hard and
the Indian in me played hard." Ed's fondest memories of childhood were
spending time with his cousin Nadine Wallace who taught him to laugh loudly and
fight well. At age 14, his mother moved him to Whittier, CA where he attended
school and worked on a dairy farm. Ed was introduced to "the prettiest
girl in the world" thru his oldest and dearest friends to this day, Ken
and Kathryn Bernerd. In 1948 he married that girl, Charlene Stone, the mother
of his two children.
Ed served his country honorably in the Navy during the Korean War
as a cook and head baker. In 1958, Ed started his "dream business" a
dairy in Santa Maria. Ed left the dairy business in the late 60's and began a
new chapter as a "trucker" hauling both cattle and then hay for Grant
and Don Whitford, respectively, before moving to Midco Construction where he
worked until December 2007, retiring at age 79. Ed remained close to Greg
Hamson of Midco and referred to him as the best boss in the world.
On August 27, 1983 Ed married the love of his life, Sally Camargo
Hensley. Together they shared almost 30 years together, donating their time to
community clubs and charitable organizations, all the while Ed working at Midco
and Sally at Santa Barbara Bank and Trust. The two of them together were tireless
and a force like no other.
Sally preceded Ed in death by almost two years to the day, as she
passed November 26, 2012.
Ed is survived by his son Randall Hensley, daughter Debra Bendele,
son-in-law Robert Bendele, grandson Jakob Bendele, granddaughter Kristen
Bendele, Charlene Hensley, cousins
Nadine Wallace of Springfield Missouri and Don Blankenship of
Kansas City, Missouri, and of course Sally's surviving family members and all
his many friends like Greg Hamson, Benny Valencia, Ken, Kathryn, Clint and
Cindy Bernerd, Don Pratt Family, and Ralph and Shirley Hernandez. Ed always
said "Love many, laugh a lot, and be well."
Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Sunday, November 30th at
the Ballard Country Church, with a Reception Following at the Jacobsen Dairy,
3870 Baseline Avenue, Santa Ynez, CA. Interment will take place at Oak Hill
Cemetery in Ballard.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Lompoc,
Santa Barbara Co., CA, Obituary
The Lompoc Record, (CA) - September 12, 2013
George Ornelaz of Lompoc passed away on Thursday, September 5th,
2013 at the age of 64. George was born in Lompoc on February 13th, 1949 to
Socorro and Polly Ornelaz.
George served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He was very involved with
the American Legion, and served as past president of the American Legion
Riders. He enjoyed barbecuing for fundraisers, family and friends. He was a
Harley Davidson enthusiast, who lived by the motto: "Live to Ride, Ride to
Live".
George is preceded in death by his father Socorro Ornelaz, and his
brother-in-law Michael Hearn.
He is survived by his mother Polly Ornelaz; sisters Rose Hearn of Merritt Island, FL, Beatrice Blankenship of Lompoc, and Linda Overman (Gary) of
Hollister, CA; brother Rick Ornelaz (Karla) of Santa Ana, CA; and by numerous
nieces and nephews.
Burial will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 14th in
Evergreen Cemetery, 600 South "C" Street in Lompoc with a reception
to follow at American Legion Post 211, 636 North "H" Street in
Lompoc.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA, Obituary
Santa Maria Times (CA) - April 27, 2014
Lt. Col. James D. Metcalf, Jr. (Ret) was born in Gainesville,
Florida on December 5, 1924. He passed away peacefully at home with his wife of
seventy years, Aurelie, by his side on April 21, 2014.
When Jim was 15, his father moved the family to San Diego
California to continue his career as a master car mechanic. Jim graduated from
Hoover High School and married the love of his life Aurelie Metcalf, before
entering service in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943.
In the Air Corps, Jim was trained as a fighter pilot and flew P-47
and P-51 fighter aircraft. During the latter stages of World War II Jim and
Aurelie and their first child were sent to Straubing, Germany with the
occupation forces. Jim went on to serve a decorated 31 year Air Force career
and he and Aurelie retired to Santa Maria, California in 1973.
Jim and Aurelie pursued their passion for automobiles by attending
British car shows up and down the California coast for over forty years. They
also enjoyed square dancing, hiking and traveling in all fifty states and much
of western Europe.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, James D. Metcalf, his mother, Mildred Blankenship, his sister, Mary Lee La Sota and his daughter Nancy Lee.
He is survived by his wife Aurelie and four sons James D. Metcalf
III (Luanne), Robert Dennis Metcalf (Jackie), Michael Donald Metcalf (Frances)
and Richard Allen Metcalf (Terry). He is also survived by nine grandchildren
and eleven great grandchildren. Jim was adored and cherished by all who knew
him.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 29 at 2:00 PM at
the First Baptist Church in Santa Maria, California. A private internment will
be held at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Clearwater, Pinellas Co., FL,
Metcalf, James 39, M, AL, Head,
Metcalf, Mildred 28, F, VA, Wife,
Metcalf, Mary Lee 09, F, FL, Dau,
Metcalf, James 05, M, FL, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/SB8P-BZM
1920 Census, Dunnellon, Marion Co., FL,
Metcalf, James D. 30, M, AL, Head,
Metcalf, Mildred Lee 18, F, VA, Wife,
Metcalf, Martha E. 61, F, AL, Mother,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MNB9-JHJ
Santa Clara
2014, Gilroy, Santa Clara Co., CA, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2393234&fh_id=10480
Richard E. Cortez (January 19, 1931 - January 26, 2014) was born to
loving parents John and Sally Cortez in Oceanside, California. Mr. Cortez
joined the US Navy and achieved the rank of Bosuns' Mate Second Class. While
serving his country, he was introduced to Lois Rensch of Bremerton Washington.
She was destined to become the woman he would spend sixty years blissfully
married to. In 1957 their only son, Richard E Cortez II joined the family.
Mr. Cortez was a respected business owner in the early days of
their life in Gilroy and he eventually went to work for the Southern Pacific
Railroad. He retired in 1992 after 35 years of service. Mr. Cortez was an
active member of the Gilroy Elks for over 35 years and the Gilroy VFW.
Mr. Cortez and his wife Lois enjoyed traveling and were an active
part of a camping group called the "Vagabums" that included many of
their dear friends from Gilroy. They also enjoyed Cruises and traveled the
oceans as far away as Australia and Europe. Their last cruise was to Alaska
with their son in August of 2012. Mr. Cortez was an avid fisherman and enjoyed
fishing the California coast in his boat for many years. He was enthusiastic
about building and flying Remote Controlled Model Airplanes with his son and
friends.
Mr. Cortez was a devoted and loving family patriarch and is
survived by his doting wife Lois Cortez, his friend and son Richard Cortez II
and his caring ex-daughter in law, Wanda Poteet. Grandchildren
who adored him, Ben Cortez (Paris Severson), Amanda Cortez (Skye Pohl) and
Shannon Cortez. He was also blessed with a Great Grandchild Jazmyn
Carstens. Also surviving him are brother Bobby Cortez
(Jean), sisters Anita Montana
(Bill), Irene Chavez (Mickey), Dodie
Blankenship, Carmen Powell,
Genna Cramer and many loving nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services
are pending and will be announced later.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Morgan Hill, Santa
Clara Co., CA, Obituary
The News
& Advance, (Lynchburg, VA) - August 14, 2013
Robert Edward Hobbs Sr., 85, of Morgan
Hill, Calif., and formerly of Lynchburg, Va., passed away Thursday, August 8,
2013, in Gilroy, Calif.
He was preceded in death by two wives,
Lillian Crist Hobbs and Katherine Staton Hobbs.
Born August 26, 1927, in Lynchburg, Va.,
he was a son of the late Charles Garfield and Ruth Burkes Hobbs. He was a
charter member of Park View United Methodist Church (currently Park View
Community Mission).
He is survived by three children, Robert
E. Hobbs Jr. and his wife, Dolores, of Ridgeway, Va., David Allen Hobbs and his
wife, Barbara, of Birmingham, Ala., and Brenda H. Renzulli and her husband,
Carmine, of Morgan Hill, Calif.; one sister, Elizabeth H.
Blankenship of Forest, Va.; and was blessed with eight grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers,
Earle B. Hobbs and Joseph A. Hobbs.
Services will be held Friday, August 16,
2013, at Park View Community Mission. The family will receive friends at the
church beginning 11 a.m. directly followed by the funeral service.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, Obituary
The Herald-Dispatch, (Huntington, WV) - May 1, 2011
Leigh Anne Blankenship, 39, of San Jose, California, formerly of Huntington, W.Va., was
welcomed into her Heavenly Father's arms on Monday, April 25, 2011, after a
courageous battle with a long-term illness.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Dorothy M.
Jordan and her paternal grandfather Ben A. Blankenship, both of Huntington, W.Va.
Leigh is survived by her mother, Mary Jane Jordan Blankenship and her father Terry L. Blankenship
of Huntington, W.Va. She is also survived by her maternal grandfather Andrew J.
Jordan Jr., and her paternal grandmother
Shirley J. Blankenship, both of Huntington; her aunt Elizabeth B.
Jordan of Huntington; two uncles, Mark (Laura) Blankenship of Huntington and Mark (Carla) Jordan of
Ona, W.Va; her beloved cousin Andrew B. Jordan of Huntington, whom she loved
like a brother; her niece Gracie Gainer of Louisville, Ky.; her beloved
Chocolate Lab, Zaphod, who she rescued and loved like a child; and her best
friends Kurt and Anna Kline of San Jose, Calif. She also leaves behind a host of
family and friends whom she loved.
Leigh set forth an example for all by living a life of love and
kindness to others. She had a smile for everyone she met and she will live on
in the lives of those who were blessed to know her. She is a graduate of Huntington
High School and attended Marshall and West Virginia Universities, finishing her
degree in California. Leigh was employed as Research and Development Engineer
at Apple, Inc., in Cupertino, Calif.
Visitation will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2011, at
Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary, 328 Sixth Avenue, Huntington. Memorial services
will follow at 3 p.m. by Pastor Mark Booth.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, Obituary
San Jose Mercury News (CA) - January 21, 2012
Kathleen Anne (Rose) Powers Resident of San
Jose Passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2012.
She is preceded in death by her son Jason Powers, her parents
Joseph and Irene Rose and her brother Arnold Rose.
She is survived by her sister Jo Ann Fish (Robert), her two daughters Tina Blankenship (Stephen) and D'Anne
Powers, her three grandchildren Hayden, Hayley and Hunter, and several nieces
and nephews as well as friends. Kathleen was born on July 26, 1949. Kathy was a
devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She lived her life by always helping
others and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services will be held at Willow Glen Funeral Home at 6:45PM on
January 23, 2012.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Santa Clara Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Leigh
Anne 39, 08Apr1972 - 25Apr2011, San
Jose, Santa Clara, CA,
WV/NC-232-27-6872
Santa Cruz
2011, Capitola, Santa Cruz Co., CA, Emergency Responder
Santa Cruz Sentinel (CA) - May 27, 2011
Woman dies after 100-foot cliff fall in
Capitola
Despite the efforts of several emergency responders, including
Capitola police and firefighters from Central Fire District, a woman who jumped
off a cliff just west of Hooper Beach in Capitola Wednesday night died. Around
9 p.m. Wednesday, according to Sgt. Mark Gonzalez, two women, who are believed
to be related, were traveling in a car on Cliff Drive when the passenger jumped
out of the moving vehicle, climbed over a 3-foot wooden fence and leaped off
the cliff. The 34-year-old woman from Soquel fell 100 feet to the rocky beach
below along Cliff Drive in an apparent suicide, according to Gonzalez. "It
is just a tragic event," Gonzalez said. "We don't suspect any foul play
in the matter."
Two Capitola police officers, Leland Blankenship
and Kelly Minium, made their way to the woman on the beach, climbing over rocks
to get to her. At one point, as waves crashed around them, the officers were
forced to shed their duty belts and hand them to a recruit who was on a
ride-along in order to scale an 8-foot rock. A third officer, Kraig Evans, was
stationed at the top of the cliff and used his flashlight to help the officers
find the woman.
She was unconscious when they arrived, but breathing, Gonzalez
said. While the two Capitola officers stabilized the woman, Central Fire
coordinated a rescue effort from the roadside. Three firefighters rappelled the
face of the cliff, where the woman was strapped onto a backboard and lifted
back up to roadway about 10:20 p.m. "I'm really proud of all of
them," Gonzalez said. "They went above and beyond what was expected
of them to try and save the woman. It was a total team effort involving
multiple agencies."
As soon as the woman was lifted back over the cliff's edge, it was
determined she was no longer breathing and had no pulse. Emergency personnel
immediately began CPR, and continued efforts to revive the woman as she was
lifted into an ambulance. Efforts to resuscitate the woman continued on the way
to the Dominican Hospital, but she was pronounced dead from her injuries when
she arrived.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Shasta
2012, Lakehead, Shasta Co., CA, Obituary
Redding Record Searchlight (CA) - January 21, 2012
George Raymond Shepherd passed away on January 15th at Willow
Springs where he has resided for the last ten months. He spent his last hours
on Earth with his daughters and their families. He knew how very much he was
loved when he flew to heaven with Jesus. George was born in Long Beach,
California on April 28th, 1926 as the youngest of Warren and Anna Shepherd.
He spent his younger years growing up in Long Beach. When he
graduated from high school, he joined the United States Navy. While in the
Navy, George became a pilot. From that time on, aviation became his greatest
passion. After the Navy, George attended the University of Southern California
where he graduated with a degree in engineering. In 1948, George met the love
of his life, Lucille Locke, while attending the aeronautical division of USC at
Hancock College in Santa Maria. They were married in 1949. George and Lucy had
their first child, Debbie in 1950. George was recruited by the U.S. Air Force
in 1951, and shortly after their second child, Ronald, was born. In 1952, they
welcomed their third child, Diane. The family moved to Orange County 2 years
later where George began his long time career with Arco, eventually becoming
the vice president. In 1955, George and Lucy welcomed their fourth child, Kathleen.
George retired in 1985 and they built a home in Lakehead where many family
memories have been made.
Locally, George and Lucy owned Redding Trophy Center and The Humor
Shop, which were eventually sold. George loved trains and traveled many miles
on the rails with his family. Also, airplanes were one of his biggest joys and
he owned one most of his adult life. He is flying still, just with different
wings! He was a loving husband and father and we will miss him!
George is survived by his children
and their families: Kathy and her husband Bob
Blankenship; Debby and her
husband Rod Green; Ron Shepherd and his wife Donna; Son-in-Law Greg
Schneeweiss; 8 Grand Children and 12 great grand children.
George was preceded in death by his wife Lucille and his daughter
Diane Schneeweiss.
A graveside celebration will be held Saturday January 28th 2012 at
2:00 pm at McDonalds Funeral Park, 1275 Continental Street, Redding, CA 96001.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Redding, Shasta Co.,
CA, Obituary
Published in the Press
Democrat from September 19 to September 20, 2010,
Stella Defayne (Dee) Blankenship Of Redding, CA. passed away peacefully
September 10, 2010. She was born in Harvey Iowa on April 5, 1917 to Emanuel and
Stella Cameron.
DeFayne was a giving and loving wife to the late Arlie Blankenship. Mother to the late Janet D, Bommarito, and Arlene
D. Blankenship.
She is survived by her brother, Jack Cameron of Petaluma, her
sister Juanita Graubart of Escondido California; her sons Gerald (Jerry)
Johnson of Little Rock Arkansas, Waldron (Wally) Johnson of Redding Ca., Raymond Blankenship of Redding Ca., John Blankenship of Palm Springs Ca. and many
Grandchildren.
Services to be held at Liberty Cemetery in
Petaluma on September 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Redding, Shasta Co., CA, Death
Redding Record Searchlight (CA) - December 28, 2011 [Wednesday]
Derold "Derry" L. Blankenship, 74, of Shasta died Sunday [25Dec2011] at home.
Arrangements are pending at Lawncrest Chapel in Redding (222-1587).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
March 13, 1937 - December 25, 2011
+2011, Redding, Shasta Co., CA, Obituary
Derold “Derry” L.
Blankenship, March 13, 1937 – December 25, 2011.
Born March 13, 1937,
to Wilbur
and Rosetta Blankenship in Ord, NE, Derry Passed peacefully away on December 25,
2011; he was 74.
Derry attended Rio Dell Elementary School and
Graduated from Fortuna High School in 1957. He managed a Shears Super Marked in
Eureka, CA, after graduating high school. He then owned and operated the
Angelina Inn in Fernbridge, CA, with his first wife Paulita Contioti. They
divorced, and Derry moved to Redding in 1974. In the 1977, Derry met Katheryn Mauldin, and
they married in 1990.
Derry Worked for Norcal Cabinets in Redding.
He opened his own business, Redding Cabinets in 1986, and ran it until a stroke
forced his retirement in November 1997. Derry was a kind, gentle, loving
Person. He loved his family, loved life and loved people. Throughout his long
illness he considered each day a gift.
He is survived by wife Katheryn, Brother
Dick
Blankenship of Missoula, MO, Sister Linda Johnston of Happy Valley, CA, Pattie Smith of
Anderson, CA; Three Step Children, Dane Mauldin, Brandon Mauldin and Franxine
Mauldin. Derry had four grandchildren, two great-granddaughters and five nieces.
Special thanks to Mercy Hospice and
Lawncrest Chapel for their care and support. God saw he was getting tired, and
a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered “Come with
Me”
From Diane Weaver
idiana(at)live.com
+2012, Redding, Shasta Co., CA, Obituary
Redding Record Searchlight (CA) - January 11, 2012
Martha "Louise" Blankinship, (1919 – 2012) 92, of Redding passed away on Sunday,
January 8, 2012 at Copper Ridge Care Center in Redding.
She was a life member of South Butte Parlor #226, Native Daughters
of the Golden West, and a member of the Cottonwood Garden Club. She enjoyed
volunteering at the ETC Thrift Store of the Frontier Senior Center in Anderson
for many years, while living independently for 18 years in Anderson.
Louise is preceded in death by her husband Ralph R.
Blankinship.
She is survived by daughters
Beverly A. Miller (son-in-law Duane K. Miller), Lora Lee Blankinship (son-in-law Robert L. Stygar), Grandsons
Jason A. Miller (wife Reitha), Joshua D. Miller (fiancé
Rachel) and great grandsons Andrew A. and Roland C. Miller.
A visitation on Friday, January 13th from 4-7 p.m. will be at
Ullrey Memorial Chapel in Yuba City. Graveside services will be Saturday,
January 14th at 10 a.m. at Sutter Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Redding, Shasta Co., CA, Obituary
Redding Record Searchlight (CA) - February 7, 2012
Richard Biggar Nash "Rich" 72 of Redding, CA died
Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Shasta Memorial Hospital after a heroic battle
from complications of diabetes. Richard was born on January 26, 1940 in
Bellevue, Ohio. Richard married Donna May Porter in 1971 in Reno, Nevada.
Richard joined the United States Navy in 1959. He served his
country proudly for twenty-two years. His service to our country took him to
ports all over the world. He served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, received
numerous decorations and rose to Senior Chief Petty Officer before his
retirement. After his naval career Richard became a mail carrier for the United
States Postal Service. Richard carried mail during his 15 years in Walnut Creek
and Fairfield, California. Rich was an avid fisherman who loved to travel, play
cards, camp, and play golf. Rich worked for his uncles
as a young man in their butcher shop and enjoyed sharing family stories about
his antics while growing up in his small town with his closeknit midwestern
family. Richard was a quiet man with a kind heart and beautiful smile.
Richard is survived by his wife of 40 years (his Princess), Donna
Nash of Redding, CA, Shawn Nash of Sacramento, CA; Theresa Harris and spouse,
Jack of Lowry City, MO; Debra
Blankenship of Redding; Charles Blankenship and spouse, Laura of
Redding; and predeceased in 2004 by daughter, Colleen Arambul of Redding, CA.
He also is survived by 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and many,
many friends.
Arrangements and cremation are by Allen & Dahl. Interment will
be at Northern California Veterans Cemetery 11800 Gas Point Road, Igo, CA
96047. Services will be held Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:30 p.m. at place
of interment.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Redding, Shasta Co., CA, Death
Published in Redding Record Searchlight on
December 11, 2012
Ronnie Blankenship,
68, of Redding died Monday at home.
Arrangements are pending at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in
Redding (243-1525).
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Shasta Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, De
Fayne S. 93, 05Apr1917 - 10Sep2010, Redding,
Shasta, CA, CA-569-22-6217
Siskiyou
2011, Grenada, Siskiyou Co., CA, Obituary
Siskiyou Daily News (Yreka, CA) - June 14, 2011
Dorothy Luellen Souza, 83, passed away on Dec. 31, 2010. She was
raised in the Butte Valley area and later moved to Grenada, where she worked at
the Shasta Valley Inn until she retired.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Roland Souza; her
parents Grace and Ray Houck; her daughter Randee Hunteman; her four siblings
Bill, Bob, Mary and Jack Houck; and her step-son Frank Rice.
She is survived by her sister Donna Row of Utah; her daughter Lorayne Blankenship of Redding; her step-son Raymond Souza of Klamath Falls, Ore.; her
grandchildren Laura Blankenship of Redding, Roland Blankenship of San Diego, Jamee Gorman, Christopher Hunteman and Mathew
Hunteman, all of Portland, Ore. and Gene Souza of Tacoma, Wash.; and her
great-grandchild Gannon Lee.
She was so proud of all their achievements. Throughout her life,
she continued to love others and showed her hospitality with her excellent
cooking. For her final month of life, Dorothy received compassionate care at
Oak River Rehab.
A celebration of Dorothy's life will be held at 11 a.m. on June 17,
2011 at Upper Greenhorn Park in Yreka. A potluck reception will follow.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Weed, Siskiyou Co., CA, Obituary
Mt. Shasta Herald (CA) - October 5, 2011
Randy Bruce Groppi passed away at his home on September 29, 2011.
He was 51. Randy was born on August 26, 1960 to Robert and Gerry Groppi.
Randy, a lifelong Weed resident, was an avid San Francisco 49er and
Giants fan, attending many games over the years; and was a standout in baseball
and basketball for Weed High School. He also loved the beauty and serenity of
the woods surrounding his hometown, spending many hours there with his devoted
and loyal dog, Cody.
Randy is survived by his sister, Shelley Williams and nephew, Evan
Williams, both of San Diego, California. Randy is also survived by several uncles and aunts, Doug
Blankenship , Larry and Marilyn
Blankenship, Dick and Eileen
Blankenship, all of Weed, and Roger and Gail
Blankenship of Redding, California;
in addition, numerous cousins. Randy will be missed and lovingly remembered by
his many family and friends.
Services will be held on Saturday, October 15 at the Holy Family
Catholic Church in Weed at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at St. Michael's Hall.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2012, Weed, Siskiyou Co., CA, Obituary
Siskiyou Daily News (Yreka, CA) - March 14, 2012
Alford Sylvester Linville, of Weed, who lived in Siskiyou County
for 92 years, passed away on March 8, 2012 in Mount Shasta. He was 95 years old. Alford was born in Reubens, Idaho on Sept.
10, 1916 to Thomas and Golda Linville. Alford married Mary Lucille Rader, and
they resided with their children in Weed. Alford worked for Long Bell Lumber
and International Paper Corporation for 42 years.
Alford is survived by his son Terry Linville of Medford, Ore.; his
son Gary Linville of Weed; his daughter Joyce Miller of Weed; his daughter
Margaret DeBortoli of Mc-Cloud; his daughter Luanne Hemmingsen of Crescent
City, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild.
Alford was predeceased by his wife Mary and his daughter Frances Blankenship.
A funeral service for Alford will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March
16, 2012 at the Mt. Shasta Memorial Chapel, 830 Lassen Lane, Mount Shasta, CA
96067. Pastor Ray Horst will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Weed, Siskiyou Co., CA, Obituary
Mt. Shasta Herald (CA) - July 16, 2014
Gary Walter Linville passed away unexpectedly July 2, 2014, he was
63 years old. Gary was born January 11, 1951 in Weed, California to Alford and
Mary (Lucille) Linville.
After graduating from Weed High School in 1969, Gary was drafted
and served in the Army from June 1970 to January 1972 including a tour of duty
in Vietnam. After his service he returned to Weed
where he worked as a logger for over 40 years before retiring in 2013. He was a
lifelong resident of Weed.
Gary loved family, friends and laughter. He enjoyed spending time
in the outdoors hunting, fishing and shooting. When not in the outdoors Gary
loved sitting in his chair watching Jeopardy, the San Francisco Giants and
49ers and listening to music. Gary had a special place in his heart for children,
especially his grandchildren Ashley, Dillon, Jason, Kyle, Eleanor and
great-grandchild Aubrey.
Gary is survived by his daughters, Natalie Interian (Mark) of
Cayucos, California and Nichole Toms (Cindy Toms) of Springfield, Oregon; his
partner of 27 years, Pam Crowe of Weed; stepson, Joshua Oates (Rachel) of Weed;
stepdaughter, Jennifer Crowe of South Lake Tahoe, California; brother, Terry
Linville of Medford, Oregon; sisters, Joyce Miller of Weed, Margaret DeBortoli
of McCloud, and Luanne Hemmingsen of Crescent City; the families of Jeff Crowe
of Deer Lodge, Montana and Jody Crowe of Eagle Point, Oregon; five
grandchildren, one expected grandchild, one great-grandchild; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Mary (Lucille); father,
Alford; and sister, Frances Blankenship.
A graveside service will be held at Winema Cemetery in Weed on
Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m. followed by a reception at Carrick Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Weed, Siskiyou Co., CA, Obituary
Mt. Shasta Herald (CA) - July 30, 2014
Genevieve Pauline Giorgis, a resident of Weed, California, passed
away on July 25, 2014 at Madrone Hospice House in Yreka, California. She was 92 years old. Gen was born in Glen
Ullin, North Dakota on October 23, 1921 to Madeleine and Jack Renner.
Her early years were spent traveling with her mother and father
throughout the United States. The family settled in Weed, California in the
late '30s and Gen graduated from Weed High School in 1939. She married Angelo
Giorgis on April 6, 1940 and they celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary
before his passing in 2009. Gen and Angelo had three daughters.
Gen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was supportive of Angelo's work and hobbies and active in Girl Scouting for
her three daughters. She was employed as a bookkeeper until her retirement in
1983. Gen enjoyed sewing and crocheting and spent many happy hours with her
Sewing Circle of friends throughout her later years.
Gen is survived by her three daughters:
Carol (and David) Simpson of Richland, Oregon, Sandra (and John) Moisan of Fair
Oaks, California, and Eileen (and Dick) Blankenship of Lake Shastina, California. Also grandchildren: Michael Simpson, Jenni Mosby, Dayna Thomas, Lisa
Yoshikawa, Audrey Witteborg, Josh
Blankenship and Betsey Raya;
and 15 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two loving sisters-in-law, Anita
Gasparri of Chico, California and Gloria Acquistapace of Eugene, Oregon; three
nieces and their families; and various cousins.
Gen was predeceased by her husband, Angelo in 2009.
A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, July 31 at 11 a.m. at
Holy Family Catholic Church in Weed.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Richard A. Blankenship, - b.17Mar1940 –
m.17Aug1975, Siskiyou, CA
Eileen M. Giorgis, - b.1952 -
2014,
Yreka, Siskiyou Co., CA, Obituary
Siskiyou Daily News (Yreka, CA) Date: September 10, 2014
John K. Carter Jr. passed away on Sept. 2, 2014, at Madrone Hospice
House. His wife, Barbara, was by his side. John was born on May 1, 1947, to Lt.
Col. John K. Carter Sr. and Bobbie J. Carter in Boca Ratton, Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his sisters, Patricia Corbin
of Walla Walla, Washington, and Susan Carter of Kernersville, North Carolina;
his sons, John A. of Clearlake and Chadwick of Clearlake; stepsons, Michael
Brown of Yreka and Larry Brown of Miami, Oklahoma; stepdaughter, Alyssa
Blankenship of Yreka; and
eight grandchildren.
His passions in life included video recording music. He recorded
music for the Avery Theater in Etna and Bruce Walker Studio. He hosted many jam
sessions at his ranch. John worked as a firefighter in Kings Beach, Tahoe, and
as cellar worker for Beringer Winery. He retired to Siskiyou County in 2001.
No services are scheduled.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Solano
2011, Vacaville, Solano Co., CA, Obituary
The Reporter, (Vacaville, CA) - May 15, 2011
Diane Sprague 1946 – 2011, passed away peacefully on May 9, at the
age of 64 after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses.
Born in Garden City, Kan., Diane lived in Vacaville intermittently
for nearly 30 years beginning as a cook at Mr. Ed's and the Heritage House Café
where she loved to watch people enjoy her food before proudly working as a
Supervising Cook I for the CSP-Solano until her retirement. Once retired, she
enjoyed spending time with family and friends: laughing, cooking, baking,
eating, playing cards, bunko, bingo and swapping stories. Always drinking a
Diet Pepsi, she would light up a room with a dancing smile, a loud laugh and
stories of her travels and unbelievable life experiences. She treasured all who
came into her life.
Diane was preceded in death by: Parents Erna Kreger and Victor
Elliott; brothers Jim and Gary Elliott. She is survived by her husband, Edward;
daughters, Danielle Gist and Debra Black; sister,
Cora Blankenship; brothers, Paul Kloster, Terry and Floyd
Elliott; grandchildren, Jeff Daniels, James and Claudia Black; nieces and
nephews, including Deborah and Jay Corsaut; former husbands, Dean Santamoor and
Terry Whaley; beloved in-laws, "adopted daughters" and numerous
friends and family.
An informal Celebration of Life will be held on May 21, at 11 a.m.
in the clubhouse of Skylark Mobile Estates, Vacaville.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Vacaville, Solano Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Reporter on March 17, 2013
Our beloved mother, Elizabeth Austin Woodyard, peacefully passed
from this life on Saturday, March 2, 2013. She was 100 years old. Elizabeth was
born Dec. 1, 1912 to Wiley F. and Mary Catherine (Blankenship) Austin in Potter, KY. Reared in Louisa, KY, Elizabeth
graduated from Louisa High School and attended Eastern Kentucky Teacher's
College.
In the late 1930's, Elizabeth and her siblings were invited by
their oldest brother, Edgar Austin, to come West.
Elizabeth took him up on the offer and moved to San Francisco in 1938-9. It was
while living and working there, that in 1942, she met and married her first
husband, Joseph Bell. They had one daughter, Anna Maria Sablan of Fairfield.
Several years after Joe's death in 1960, Elizabeth met the man who was to become
her second husband, William W. Woodyard.
Elizabeth was a Fairfield resident for over 28 years before moving
to Merrill Gardens, Vacaville in 2008. Staying active well into her nineties,
Elizabeth was Blessed with the gift of a long and
fruitful life. She indulged her interest in travel, visiting many countries
throughout the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. She enjoyed many creative pursuits
from sewing to gardening to a good game of Bridge, but her greatest passion was
China painting. To further her skills in this art, she traveled throughout the
U.S. taking workshops and classes from some of the best artists in the field.
For many years each Spring, Elizabeth could be found
selling her art at Art on the Vine at Wooden Valley Winery.
Elizabeth was a member of the Fairfield Newcomers, AAUW,
Fairfield-Suisun Visual Arts Association, Geranium City Garden Club, Past
President and member of the Solano Valley Woman's Club and a member of
Rockville Presbyterian Fellowship. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,
Anna Maria and Al Sablan; several nieces, great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by both husbands; two brothers, Edgar and
Harry Austin and four sisters, Owenna Nicley, Dorothea Austin, Oneta Bowers and
Minnie Lycan.
Viewing will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m., Tuesday, March 19, followed
by the funeral service at 11 a.m., at Rockville Presbyterian Church, 4177
Suisun Valley Road, Suisun. Burial will be in Woodmere
Memorial Park, Huntington, West Virginia.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, District 8, Lawrence Co., KY,
Austin, W. T. 66, M, OH, Head,
Austin, Mary C. 62, F, KY, Wife,
Austin, Dortha 19, F, KY, Dau,
Austin,
Elizabeth 17, F, KY, Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XMXR-4YL
1910 Census, District 8, Lawrence Co., KY,
Austin, Wiley F. 46, M, OH, Self,
Austin, Mary C. 42, F, KY, Wife,
Austin, Mary O. 13, F, KY, Dau,
Austin, Minnie 12, F, KY, Dau,
Austin, Oenna 07, M, KY, Son,
Austin, Harry 04, M, KY, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M26Q-PBD
1900 Census, Fallsburg town, Lawrence Co.,
KY,
Austin, Willy F. 37, M, OH, Head,
Austin, Mary C. 32, F, KY, Wife,
Austin, George
E. 11, M, KY,
Son,
Austin, Mary O. 04, F, KY, Dau,
Austin, Minnie
G. 03, F, KY,
Dau,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M9HJ-CT4
Kentucky, Marriages, 1785-1979, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FWTP-784
Mary C.
Blankenship, 19, b. 1968,
Wily F. Austin,
23, b. 1964 Lawrence
Co., OH,
m. 14 Jul 1887, Lawrence Co., KY
Poss James and
Harriet E. Blankenship in Adair Co., KY, b.1872
Poss John and Margaret
Blankenship in Franklin
Co., KY, m. William Pulliam
Poss Presley and Rebecca
Blankenship in Johnson
Co., KY m. Jordan
Clay
Poss Bird and Polly Blankenship in Pike Co., KY
2011, Vallejo, Solano Co., CA, Obituary
Times-Herald (Vallejo, CA) - January 23, 201
Clarence Benjamin Blankenship, age 68, Feb. 11, 1942 -- Jan. 12, 2011, passed away peacefully on
January 12, 2011. Clarence was a respected mentor, counselor and coach
throughout the Bay Area.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service, in
celebration of his life, on Saturday, January 29, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at Merritt College, Student Lounge, 12500 Campus
Drive, Oakland, CA 94619.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013,
Vallejo, Solano Co., CA, Obituary
Published in TimesHeraldOnline on Dec. 3,
2013
Marie Frances Hoffman was born in 1914 in Virginia, Minnesota to
Josephe and Victoria Ziegler. After high school she married Donovan Hoffman.
They moved to Crockett, CA. Their daughter, Margaret Ann was born there. In
1944 they moved to Vallejo where their daughter, Donna Mae was born in 1945.
Marie was a homemaker and attended St. Vincent's Catholic Church.
She was an excellent seamstress. She was a member of several senior clubs and
enjoyed tripsto Reno. In later years she moved to Ascension Arms, then to her
daughter, Margarets home.
Marie was predeceased by her parents; husband, Donovan; daughter,
Donna; three sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by daughter,
Margaret (Art) Blankenship; granddaughters, Stacie Challenger, (Jon), Denice
Challenger (Greg), Andrea Griffiths; four great grandchildren; two great great
granddaughters; several nieces and nephews.
Marie was lovingly cared for by her daughter, Margaret and great-granddaughter,
Amber Challenger.
A prayer service will be held Friday, Dec. 6, at 11 am., at Skyview Memorial Lawn, burial to follow at All Souls
Cemetery, Vallejo.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Sonoma
2011, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA, Obituary
The Press Democrat, (Santa Rosa, CA) - March 6, 2011
Darblay, Patricia Edith Selleck 12/6/25 -2/11/11 Patricia Darblay,
lovingly known as Mimi to her family, passed away in her sleep, after a three
year battle with lung cancer. She was at home with her loving family. She was
born in Berkeley, California, the only daughter of Harold and Maybelle Selleck.
She had three brothers, Harold, Robert, and Richard. She grew up in
Oakland, attended Oakland High School, and left school during the war to work
as a switchboard operator. She met Jack Darblay at the 2AM Club in Mill Valley,
and they were married in November, 1947. He was a motorcycle officer in the
California Highway Patrol, and his job took them from Marin County to Redding,
Santa Rosa, West Los Angeles, Eureka, and Napa. After his retirement they
returned to Santa Rosa. Jack passed away in 1999. Patricia had four children,
Jack Donald Jr, Suellen Darblay, Terri Fetzer, and Sandra Darblay. As a family
they enjoyed camping, fishing and staying at the family cabin in Potter Valley,
California. Patricia enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her
great-grandchildren, Skyler and Sierra. Her hobbies included crossword puzzles,
painting porcelain dolls, crab feeds, and Wednesday lunches with her
girlfriends. She loved being surrounded by flowers and hummingbirds. She and
Jack enjoyed traveling in their motor home and camping with the Sonoma County
Oriental Band (Shriners), and she was a member of the Shebas. They also enjoyed
going on cruises, and she was a member of the Captain's Circle of Princess
Cruise Lines. She was known for a great sense of humor and always enjoyed a
good joke.
She is survived by her son Jack Jr "Buck", daughter Terri
of Santa Rosa, and daughter Susie of Napa. She is also survived by seven
grandchildren, Marlene (Wayne) Robinson, Milissa (Dave) Gillihan, Aimee (Joe)
Ryan, Jill (Ken) Patterson, Chris Hammaker, Samuel Hammaker, and Kristi Fetzer
(Louis Blankenship), who provided wonderful loving care to
Mimi during her last months. She is also survived by brothers Harold and
Robert, and her sister-in-law Joanne. She also had nine great-grandchildren,
Andrew, Patrick, and Jacob Robinson, Taylor and Drake Gillihan, Kayla and
Jeremy Ryan, Skyler Hargrove, and Sierra Blankenship.
She was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband Jack, daughter
Sandra Lee (1958), and brother Richard. Mimi was greatly loved by family and
friends, and will be missed by all, especially by her cat, Little Bee.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for March 12, 2011, in Santa Rosa,
at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Rosa Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA, Obituary
The Press Democrat, (Santa Rosa, CA) - June 13, 2012
Doris M. Kays left us peacefully to join her husband and love of
her life, Robert, on June 8, 2012, after a long illness. Doris was born in
Minneapolis MN on November 15, 1930 and moved to California with her husband
and oldest daughter, Cheryl, in 1952 and never regretted leaving Minnesota for
the beautiful state of California.
She worked as a typist for many years not only for a letter service
in San Mateo, CA but also typed transcripts for the court reporters of Sonoma
County. Doris was an excellent seamstress and sewed not only for her daughters,
but also for many of their friends. Later she took up knitting and crocheting
making unique sweaters that were sold at craft fairs around the state. She
loved traveling in their motorhome, especially a trip to Alaska. When back
problems prevented traveling in the motorhome, there were several cruises made
with children and friends.
Doris is survived by her three children Cheryl Ridone (David),
Nancy Sanders (Brian), Robert B Kays (Jane); grandchildren Patricia Gatewood, Daniel Martinez, Timothy Martinez,
Scott Tamayo (Mia), Todd Tamayo, Tony Tamayo, Melissa Blankenship (Steve), Jonathan Kays (Suzana), and Christopher
Kays; great grandchildren Dallas Gatewood, Payton Tamayo, Hunter Tamayo and
Riley Kays. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for
Doris at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa, CA on
Friday, June 15, 2012, at 2:00 p.m.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Sebastopol, Sonoma Co., CA, Obituary
The Press Democrat, (Santa Rosa, CA) - January 27, 2013
Tina Blankenship,
49 year old beloved wife and mother of three, passed away suddenly on Sunday
January 20, 2013. A California native, Tina raised her children in Novato with
her husband Darrel before moving to rural Sonoma County in 2003. She spent many years
working at Headlands Mortgage and Greenpoint Mortgage and was known as
"the voice" of the company. Tina dedicated her life to caring for
others in need. She was awarded the Caregiver of the Year award from HomeInstead,
her previous employer. Her smile and laugh brightened the lives of many.
She is survived by her husband
Darrel, her three children: Louis, Michael, and Katrina, and her two grandchildren: Skyler and Sierra. She was loved by
many and will be missed greatly. May she be at peace.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
CA, Birth Index, http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Blankenship, Darrel M. M, b.1959/09/27 White Alameda
Blankenship, Darrell D. M, b.1957/06/23 Kington Kern
2013, Windsor, Sonoma Co.,
CA, Obituary
The Press
Democrat, (Santa Rosa, CA) - September 29, 2013
Edward M. Wilkinson,
passed away at his home in Windsor on September 20, 2013.
Dearly beloved husband of J C Wilkinson;
loving father of Katy Frager and husband George of NV, Richard
Blankenship of OR, and Rhonda Burns and husband Edward of Chico; adored grandfather
of eight and great grandfather of three; preceded in death by his daughter
Roxane Bryant.
Family and friends are invited to attend
a Memorial Service on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Windsor Healdsburg
Mortuary, 9660 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor. Private inurnment.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Stanislaus
+2011, Ceres, Stanislaus Co., CA, Obituary
The Ceres Courier, (CA) - September 14, 2011
Services were held Sept. 2 for Pauline O. Blankenship Fuller, 87, of Ceres. She died Aug 29, 2011 at English Oaks Convalescent
Hospital [Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA]. Burial was at Lakewood Memorial Park.
Born on April 19, 1924 in Hagerville, Ark., to George W. and Ozey
R. Easley, Pauline retired from Campbell Soup Company in Modesto after 25 years
of employment. She enjoyed spending time with her family, camping trips,
dancing at the VFW or Moose Lodge of Modesto, and cooking with homemade
biscuits, peach pies and fried chicken as her specialties. After husband George
passed away in 1988 after 50 years of marriage, Pauline married Edgar Fuller,
with whom she traveled with and danced.
She leaves behind her husband, Edgar Fuller of Ceres; her daughter Audrey
Baxter of North Dakota; a sister, Mreata Chidister of Modesto; her brother G. W.
"Buddy" Easle of Modesto; her granddaughter and caregiver, Sherrie
LoForti of Ceres; her grandson Jerry "Wayne" Baxter of North Dakota;
her stepdaughter, Helen Willis of Georgia; great grandchildren, Richard
"Dicki" LoForti and Danyelle LoForti, both of Ceres, and Jessica
Baxter, Erica Baxter and Monica Little, all of Illinois; and
great-great-granddaughters, Amiteous Lyons, Brooklyn and Peyton Little, all of
Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, George F. Blankenship, parents George W. and Ozey R. Easley, and
brothers George "Mel" Easley and James
Easley.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Modesto, Stanislaus
Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Modesto
Bee from March 9 to March 11, 2010,
Elizabeth Betty'' Lorraine Brunswick Jacobs Blankenship Dec 15,
1930 - Feb 12, 2010 Betty passed away February 12, 2010 under the loving care
of her oldest daughter Lynell Miller. Betty was the oldest of three children;
she had two brothers David and Roy born to Martin and Edith Brunswick.
She was born in Oakland, CA in 1930, but lived in Richmond, CA
briefly before moving to Gridley, CA, then Dunsmuir, CA, then Eagle Point, OR,
before moving to Modesto, CA. She graduated at Modesto High in 1949 and
attended Bethel Bible College in Santa Cruz, CA from 1950-1955. She married Charles
William Bill'' Jacobs in 1956 in Modesto, then moved to Los Angeles, CA and had
two daughters while Bill attended Life Bible College. They moved to Roseburg,
OR and had a son and another daughter while pastoring a church there, then
moved to Azusa, CA, so that Bill could attend Azusa Pacific University. They
then moved to Glendora, CA, where they divorced in 1975.
She remarried Clyde
Clark'' G. Blankenship in
Covina in 1976. Clark served in the U.S. Air Force until he
retired. They moved to Modesto, CA in 1978, where they lived for 28 years. In
2006 they moved to Federal Way, WA, where her daughter Lynell Miller cared for
her until she passed. Betty was a devoted Christian and dedicated her life to
helping others. She was kind, loving and caring to all those around her and
always thought the best in everyone. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ in
which she shared her joy by playing for many church service worships, weddings,
and events and also played with the women's ministries The Glory Sounds.'' She
self taught playing the piano at a young age by ear listening to music and
playing along.
Betty is survived by her husband Clark Blankenship, and his three daughters; her four children, Lynell Miller of
Federal Way, WA, Cynthia Suchomel of Novato, CA, Gary Jacobs of La Mesa, CA,
Jeanette Jacobs of Sunnyvale, CA; her brother David Brunswick of Bend, OR, her
sister-in-law Carol Brunswick, Carol's four children Lisa, Lori, Rhonda and
Cherise; her nephews and niece, David, Suzzane and Robert Brunswick; her two
brothers-in-law, James Jim'' Jacobs with five children and Richard Dick''
Jacobs with three children, all long time residence of Modesto, CA. She had 10
grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her
brother Roy Brunswick and grandson Jeremy Oppolzer.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Obituary
The Modesto Bee, (CA) - January 7, 2011
Donald Elwood Evans was born in Modesto, California to John Ashley
Evans and Ena Victoria Evans on March 27, 1931. He passed away in his home in
Modesto on January 4, 2011, surrounded by his wife of 18 years, Carolyn Evans,
and his grandson, Ronald Evans.
Donald served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, retiring as a Master
Sergeant 1st Class Grade E7. He served 3 tours in Korea. He also served in
Germany and Japan. In Japan, he was assigned to General MacArthur's Honor
Guard. After returning from the Army, Don joined law enforcement. He began that
career as a deputy sheriff in Monterey County, California. He transferred to
Gonzales, California, where he became a detective, raising to the rank of
Commander. Don loved his job in law enforcement, but had to retire after 10
years due to an on the job injury. Don married his first wife, Betty Jean Wall
in the early 50's and they were married approximately 30 years until her death
in 1980. They had 4 sons, Chuck, Donald, Jonathan, and Ronald.
After retiring from law enforcement, Don moved to Reno and worked
in security at a casino, where he met his second wife, Carolyn, who was also
employed as a casino worker. They were married in September 1992. After his
first wife's death, Don adopted and raised his granddaughter, Annette Dawn
Evans. After Don and Carolyn married, they moved to the Portland, Oregon area
for several years, and then moved to Modesto/Ceres area. He was a member of
Ceres Senior Club and a member of Central General Baptist Church in Ceres.
Don is survived by his wife, Carolyn Evans; two sons, Donald Eugene
Evans (Sylvia), John Evans (Annette); sister, Irene Blankenship (Frank); and brother, John Burton Evans (Geneva);
5 grandchildren, Ronald Glen Evans, Annette Dawn Evans, Jessica Kupustas,
Donald Eugene Evans, Jr., and Garbriel Evans. He had numerous
great-grandchildren. He also is survived by three step-grandchildren, James
Dale, Jason Dale, and Sara Dale- Audette. He is also survived by his good
friends, Jenny and Ray Taylor. He and Ray were great fishing and poker buddies
and had many good times together.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Kermit
Evans, Floyd Evans, and William Evans, one sister, Elsie Richardson, and two
sons, Chuck Evans and Ronnie Evans; one step-daughter, Rachelle Wright.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Obituary
The Modesto Bee, (CA) - August 11, 2011
Margie Darlene Mabia Blankenship, Aug 1934 -- Jul 28, 2011. Margie passed away
July 28, in Modesto Ca. She was a resident of Okmulgee, Okla. until 2009, when
she moved to Modesto. Margie turned her passion for antiques into a
business. She was the Owner of Granny's Attic in Okmulgee, Okla. Margie created
a grand and elegant home that was always open to her children and
grandchildren. Margie was an artist in the kitchen. She enjoyed
cooking tempting meals while her grandchildren wrote theatrical productions in
her Parlor. The children named the Parlor, Dinky's Diner. Margie loved Gladiolas, Mendocino, Elvis, Dr. Peppers and Dancing.
She is survived by her Daughters,
Cheteena McElroy of Sonora, Ca, Tamara Hyman of Modesto, her son-in-law, Gary Hyman, Modesto. Five grandchildren, Stefani Hyman, Guerin Hyman, Bryan McElroy,
Kelsey McElroy and Delancey Lewis. She leaves her Sisters, Margaret Shumaker, Pauline
Jackson, and Mary Ann Braun and One Brother, Vernon Nicholas,
all of Okla. She was "Aunt Dinky" to numerous nieces and nephews.
Margie was preceded
in death by her Son, Bobby Joe Allgood, her Daughter Terrell Lacy, a Brother, Teddy Nicholas, her Father, Paul Nicholas,
Mother, Garnet Taylor, her Wingman, Phillip Heckendorf (Teena's love).
Margie endured
heartache and loss but she always had a smile and a hug for those she loved.
Though she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2009, Margie was always "Just fine." and never forgot to say, " I love you."
Her request was to be buried in Okmulgee, Okla. beside her
Daughter, Terri. The family will celebrate our beloved Margie's life later this
month.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Obituary
The Modesto Bee, (CA) - August 24, 2011
Charles Paul "Chuck" Wendt, 79, was born in Chicago, IL,
on April 9, 1932 to Charles and Meta Wendt. He passed away on August 17, 2011
at the Livermore Veterans Hospital. He has been a Modesto resident since 1962.
Chuck was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jane.
He is survived by his children; Jack Wendt of Stockton, Jill
Kincannon of Modesto, Karen Dickens (Wes) of La Grange, Kenneth Wendt (Karie)
of Acampo, step-daughter Tanya Blankenship (Michael) of Modesto
and step-son Kenneth Russell Jr., "Skip". Chuck also leaves behind 14
grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many friends.
Chuck proudly served his country as a member of the US Air Force
from 1951-1958. He continued to work tirelessly as a volunteer for the honor
and betterment of Veterans until his death. Chuck worked in many fields during
his life, but was especially proud of his time in the sales and customer
relations at Lakewood Funeral Home & Memorial Park. He was a life member
and past commander of the Modesto American Legion Post #74, a past member of
both the California and National American Legion Press Association, past member
of the Northern California Veterans Employment Council and a life member of the
Disabled American Veterans Chapter #26. Chuck was a member of the Modesto Elks
Lodge #1282 for 49 years. He was a past exalted ruler, past Elk of the year, as
well as serving on the California- Hawaii Elks Association Central District's
National Service Commission. After his time in the military, Chuck's passion
was his volunteer work for veterans. Some of which included coordinating the
"Memorial Day Decoration of Graves" program at Lakewood Memorial
Park; dedication of the "Veterans Garden of Honor"; raising funds for
the Veterans flagpole; 12th District Adjutant for the American Legion; the Elks
"Magazine Recovery Program", (which obtains reading material for
patients of Veterans Hospitals) and many other programs benefiting America's
Veterans. Chuck enjoyed traveling with his wife Jane, golf in Maui, watching
baseball, Chicago Bears football and NASCAR. He was a big fan of King's
basketball attending many games. One of the great joys in his life was spending
Saturday nights at the Stockton 99 speedway, watching his grandsons, Michael
and Matthew race. He was their biggest fan!
A visitation will be held Thursday, August 25 from 4-8 PM with a
chapel service on Friday, August 26 at 11:00 AM, both at Lakewood Funeral Home
(Heritage Chapel), 900 Santa Fe Ave., Hughson, CA.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Obituary
Published in the Modesto Bee from September 3 to
September 4, 2011
Frank Blankenship, Aug
28, 2011, Frank was Born in Oct
19, 1923 in Bridgeport, OK, to Burnest & Lois Blankenship.
Served in the Army in WWII in the South
Pacific. During his
life he had many jobs. Worked on building the Glen Canyon Dam
in Page, AZ. Worked on Saint Luis Dam while it was being built. Retired from Garton Tractor in Turlock.
Wife Irene Blankenship, Daughter Nicki Rapp,
of Aspen, Co. , Brother Bud Blankenship (Esther) of Titusville, FL, Sister Jo Massey
(Bud) of Branford CT, Sister Gayle Bullock (Lee) of Oklahoma City, OK.
Brother Charlie Blankenship
(deceased) (Bev). Son Roland Blankenship (deceased).
Graveside Service Sept. 13, at 10:00 am at
Acacia Memorial Park 801 Scenic Dr.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Obituary
The Times-News, (Twin Falls, ID) - September 9, 2012
Maxine Hendrix- Blankenship was born April 20, 1934, in Twin Falls, Idaho. She died Thursday,
Aug. 30, 2012, in Modesto, Calif., from complications of pneumonia.
Maxine is survived by her two brothers, Hubert and Raymond Hendrix;
and her four children, Sue Peters, Ronald Youman, Sam Lea and Stephanie Lea.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Hendrix; parents,
Leslie and Ladine Hendrix; her first husband, Max Billingsly; and second
husband, William Stanley Lea.
Maxine's final wishes were to be cremated and not to have a formal
service or memorial.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, Obituary
Published in the Modesto Bee on November 11, 2012
Leora Othella Blankenship was born September 26, 1918 in Lemon Cove, CA. She left this world
peacefully Nov 6, 2012, at the age of 94 to join her Heavenly Father. Leora was
a devoted wife, sweet and loving mother, grandmother and sister. She will
always be remembered for her smile and her love for Jesus. Leora loved puzzles,
being with family and friends and going to church and serving the Lord.
Leora is preceded
in death by her loving husband of 72
years, Rev. Wm "Dude"
Blankenship. Also her parents
James and Mary Diamond, sister Nona Hagar, brothers Jim and Kenneth Diamond.
Leora is survived
by her loving children, Patricia Adams, Clovis, Tom Blankenship and
wife Grace, San Jose, and Lynda Brownell, Madera. Grandchildren Jimmy Adams, Pamela Gaad, husband Allen, David Adams
wife, Valerie, Tom Blankenship
Jr, Nanette Blankenship, Rob and Ron Arneson, Cindy Howell, Steven
Fabionar wife Terrie and Michael Fabionar. She also had 10 great grandchildren
and one great-great-granddaughter. She is also survived by her loving brother
Bill Diamond and wife Toni of AZ. Also numerous nieces and
nephews.
Services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with
viewing at 10:00 a.m. at Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel, 419 Scenic Drive,
Modesto followed by burial at Lakewood Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2013, Modesto, Stanislaus
Co., CA Obituary
Published in the Modesto Bee on September 29, 2013
Edgar Melville
Fuller, 97 [Aug 18th, 1916 - Sept 19th, 2013], past away peacefully in the
early morning on September 19th, 2013. Edgar was born to the late
Melville Fuller and Hannah Brisco Fuller in Port Gambel, Washington.
Edgar lived a long, happy and full life , he was loved and cherished by not one, but two families
in his lifetime! Grandpa Ed was a sweetheart , his
smile that he carried on his face was contagious, a smile from ear to ear! He
had been a resident at English Oaks in Modesto, CA for 3yrs and the time he was
there he loved to interact in the activities, with bingo being his
favorite...except when he was a loser! When he wasn't playing bingo or watching
some kind of sports, him and his great grandson Dicki
would be watching the discovery channel. But, most of all he loved when he
could get his great grandson or great granddaughter Danyelle to bring him a cold
Budweiser...NOT a Bud Light, he said that was for siisy's.
Edgar's first family he is survived by
his daughter Helen (Howard) Willis of Pineview, Georgia. Eight Grandchildren,
Fourteen Gr. Grandchildren and Two Gr. Gr. Grandchildren all of the Georgia and Wisconncin
region.
Edgar's second family he is survived by
granddaughter Sherrie (Keith) LoForti , Gr.
Grandchildren Dicki LoForti and Danyelle (Danny) Suarez all of Ceres, CA.
Edgar was preceeded in death by his first
wife Ethel Fuller, Daughter Catherine Pelkofer and 12 siblings.
His second wife Pauline
Blankenship Fuller.
Edgar has been laid to rest at Lakewood Memorial Park and will continue
in heaven above with his big smile on his face and a Budweiser in his hand! We
love you and will miss you always grandpa!
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Riverbank,
Stanislaus Co., CA, Obituary
Redding Record Searchlight , January 14, 2010,
Noline Blankenship ~ 93 (July 1916 ~ January 2010) of
Riverbank passed away peacefully at home, after a brief illness.
Noline is survived by her children; Jane Winning
and husband Robert Winter of Pacific Grove, CA, Jan (Ron)
Geib of Oakdale, and James (Rhea) Blankenship of
Corvalus, MT. She is also survived by
six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Noline is preceded in death by her husband James Robert Blankenship (1991) and her brother.
A graveside service will be held Friday, January 15 at 11:30 a.m.,
at Lawncrest Memorial Park 1522 E. Cypress Ave., in Redding, CA, where she will
be laid to rest next to her husband.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2010, Riverbank,
Stanislaus Co., CA, Obituary
http://www.turlockjournal.com/news/article/2592/
Noline Blankenship,
93, (July 1916 — January 2010) of
Riverbank, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness.
Noline is survived by her children, Jane Winning
(Robert) Winter of Pacific Grove, Calif., Jan (Ron) Geib of
Oakdale and James (Rhea) Blankenship of
Corvalus, Mont.; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Noline was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Blankenship (1991); and her brother. A graveside
service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 15 at Lawncrest Memorial
Park, 1522 E. Cypress Ave. in Redding, CA, where she will be laid to rest next
to her husband.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Stanislaus Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Francis Nathional 87,
19Oct1923 - 28Aug2011, Ceres, Stanislaus,
CA, OK-444-12-9686
Blankenship,
Margie Darlene 76, 16Aug1934 -
28Jul2011, Modesto, Stanislaus, CA, OK-447-30-9375
Blankenship,
Noline Dooley 93,
21Jul1916 - 08Jan2010, Oakdale,
Stanislaus, CA, MO-486-03-7156
Blankenship, Jack
Junior 84, 08Jan1926 - 10Mar2010, Waterford,
Stanislaus, CA, CA-564-22-6947
Sutter
+2012, Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA, Death
Published in
Appeal Democrat on April 4, 2012
Aubrey Blankenship,
96, of Yuba City, CA, passed away April 2, 2012.
Arrangements are under the direction of Holycross Memorial Services
530-751-7000.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Yuba City, Sutter Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Appeal Democrat from May 30 to
June 1, 2014
Gene Halfhill, aged 79 died on May 25 in
the Oroville Hospital, [Butte
Co., CA]. Born and raised
in the Yuba City area, he was a graduate of Barry School, Yuba City High and
Chico State College.
Gene taught at Gray Avenue School for 30 years. In the 1990's, he
retired to Arkansas but returned to California in 2009 where he lived in assisted
living until his death.
Preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Lillian Halfhill; and
sisters, Dorothy McGee and Louise Blankinship.
Survived by sisters, Marjorie Mitchel of
Chico, Janet Smith of Lake Almanor & Arizona; and brother, Bill Orion
Halfhill of Texas.
A Grave Side Service and Inurnment at Sutter Cemetery will occur Tuesday,
June 3, 2014 at 10:00 am.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tulare
+2014, Exeter, Tulare Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on Apr. 17,
2014
James Leo Blankenship; On Monday April 14, 2014, Jim went home to be with the Lord he
loved. He leaves family and friends who loved him deeply. He lived a life of
honesty, integrity, fairness to all, and a devotion to God, family, and
Friends. Jim was born in Choteau, Oklahoma on Feb. 10, 1929 to Leo & Myrtle Blankenship.
They later moved to Visalia, CA. It was there that he met the love
of his life & was married to Margie Belle Mason on Jan. 29, 1951. Jim
served with the Army in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1952.
Back in Visalia he began his employment as a route sales & service
representative with Star Laundry & Dry Cleaning. He excelled in his job
& became the general manager, and then in 1973 purchased the company in
partnership with Lucille Asay. They later sold the business & he focused on
his small cattle & fruit ranch north of Exeter. In 1985 Jim was asked to
manage the laundry operations for Tulare County at the new jail facility at
Sequoia Field. He retired from the county in 1994.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents & his 7 siblings; 2 brothers; Willie & Harley & five sisters; Sis, Lois, Irene, Mary Lee, & Barbara.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Margie, two sons & two Grandchildren, Tim (Sandy), children Brian & Stefani, Robert (Wendy). He also leaves many cherished & loved nieces &
nephews as well as many close friends he & Margie count as family.
A memorial service is planned for Friday, April 18, 2014 at 2 p.m.
Exeter Women's Club, 201 North Kaweah, Exeter.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Porterville,
Tulare Co., CA, Obituary
Published in The Porterville Recorder on October
2, 2012
Cynthia "Cyndi" Nein was brought into this world on
February 13, 1969. She left this earth to meet her heavenly Father on September
26, 2012.
She leaves behind her mother Delores Nein, daughter Tyra Hamilton, son Jerrick Blankenship,
two grandchildren Dayton and Cali Malandrini, sister
Cherie Pompa, brother Jerry Nein, nieces and nephews, uncles, and many cousins.
Cyndi was dearly loved by her family and friends. Be at peace little one; true
love grows.
Memorial services will be held at Myers Funeral Chapel on Thursday,
October 4, 2012 at 2:00pm.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Tulare, Tulare Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on July 2,
2014
Virginia Dixie Coviello Revels went with The Lord June 25th, 2014.
She was born in Fresno, Ca. on December 4th, 1925, the only child to Anthony R.
and Gladys (Blankenship) Coviello.
She was raised in Tulare, and attended Tulare schools graduating
with the class of 1943. Virginia married Harold G. Revels the love of her life
in 1942, and spent 65 wonderful years by his side. She would say she had
extraordinary children, daughter Judy Watkins of Redmond, Oregon and husband
Rick, and Dale Revels of Visalia. She had three grandsons Kirk Watkins of
Hermiston, Oregon, Ryan Watkins of Portland, Oregon, Derek Revels of
Sacramento, and one granddaughter Beth Gregory of Exeter. Great-granddaughters
are Samantha Wolfe of Umatilla, Oregon, TracyAnn Watkins of Redmond, Oregon,
and Alexis Gregory of Exeter. Great-Grandsons are Camron Watkins of LaPine,
Oregon and Jaden Gregory of Exeter.
When her children went off to school so did she, working at Maple
School serving lunches to us kids. Leading Blue Birds and Campfire Girls were
happy times, along with school carnivals and fund raisers,
she spent many hours sitting in the bleachers at the ballpark cheering for her
son Dale. She enjoyed being a Pink Lady at Tulare District Hospital for many
years helping run the gift shop. The kids grew and so did mom's interests. She
went to work as a clerk for Toledo's Jewelry, working there until she and dad
retired.
Retirement was full with motor homing the northwest and spending
wonderful times with other Good Sammers. Mom's first love was family, but
creating things of beauty in crafts, oil painting, and sewing took a close
second. She was a long time Los Angeles Dodger fan and lived for baseball
season each year.
A graveside service will be held Monday, July 7th, 2014 at 10:30 AM
at Tulare Cemetery on Kern Street.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Visalia,
Tulare Co., CA, Obituary
Published in
Visalia Times-Delta on March 9, 2011
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/visaliatimesdelta/obituary.aspx?n=kim-blankenship&pid=149153936
On Sunday, March 6, 2011, Kim Blankenship's
life journey stopped short of 55 years to join our Father in Heaven.
She walked her journey and strongly fought her battle against
cancer, leaving her strength to live on in her 4 daughters, Tami, Angie, Megan
and Janae, as well as her fiancé Zeke, 2 son-in-laws Brian & Chris, 5
grandchildren Madisyn, McKenna, Kasara, Bella and Thomas, and Sharon, her best
friend of 45 years.
As she starts a new journey that we can't even begin to imagine, we
will remember her by her smile, laughter, comforting hugs and her strength. We
will remember her as mom, Grammy, friend and as our hero. Our memories of her
will last forever.
Kim's Going Home
Service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 2:00 pm at New Beginnings
Church in Visalia. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the fund for
her youngest daughter Janae Blankenship at Visalia Community Bank, Attn JR.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Visalia, Tulare Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on Dec. 12,
2014
Gloria Marie Leonard Wright, 88, passed away in Visalia on
Saturday, December 6, 2014, after a five month battle with lung cancer. She was
born November 16, 1926, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Leo and Lucy Leonard.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Addison Wright and
son, John Leonard Wright, as well as her parents and a brother and sister.
She is survived by her daughter Laurel Blankenship Flores (husband Bill); her son Paul Wright (wife Tammy); and her son Mark Wright. Her
beloved grandchildren are Jaclyn Smith and husband, Ryan; Valarie Wright, Adam
Wright and great-grandson, Nathan Wright. She is also survived by her sister,
Alvina Barton (Jack) and Lucille Kavanaugh; sister-in-law Norene Wright Chavez as well as Debbie Perez and Ed Blankenship, a number of nieces and nephews and her many friends.
She was educated there and graduated from Saginaw High School. She
went to work for the Boy Scouts of America organization and married her husband
in 1948. They established their residence in Visalia in 1955 and celebrated
their 60th wedding anniversary before his death in 2009. She worked many years
for Self-Help Enterprises helping families build houses and the organization
remained an important part of her life. She was a strong Christian and
Catholic, active in St. Mary's Catholic Church and a bible study leader for
over 20 years. She worked with a trainer three times a week at Empower Fitness
and enjoyed the distinction of being their "oldest member". She took every
opportunity to travel and was able to make a pilgrimage to Rome at the age of
80. She enjoyed a wonderful group of "Bunco friends" for 30 years.
Artistic and talented, she loved to paint, arrange flowers and surround herself
with things of natural beauty. A voracious reader and nightly fan of
"Jeopardy" kept her mind active.
Recitation of the rosary will take place Thursday, January 8, 2015,
at 6 p.m. at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel in Visalia. Mass will be
celebrated Friday, January 9, 2015 at l0 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church and
burial will follow in the Visalia Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
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2014, Visalia, Tulare Co., CA, Obituary
Published in Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on Jan. 7,
2015
Gloria Marie Leonard Wright, 88, passed away in Visalia on
Saturday, December 6, 2014, after a five month battle with lung cancer. She was
born November 16, 1926, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Leo and Lucy Leonard.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Addison Wright and
son, John Leonard Wright, as well as her parents and a brother and sister.
She is survived by her daughter
Laurel Blankenship Flores (husband Bill); her son Paul Wright (wife
Tammy); and her son Mark Wright. Her beloved grandchildren are Jaclyn Smith and
husband, Ryan; Valarie Wright, Adam Wright and great-grandson, Nathan Wright.
She is also survived by her sister, Alvina Barton (Jack) and Lucille Kavanaugh;
sister-in-law Norene Wright Chavez as well as Debbie Perez and Ed Blankenship, a number of nieces and nephews and her many friends.
She was educated there and graduated from Saginaw High School. She
went to work for the Boy Scouts of America organization and married her husband
in 1948. They established their residence in Visalia in 1955 and celebrated
their 60th wedding anniversary before his death in 2009. She worked many years
for Self-Help Enterprises helping families build houses and the organization
remained an important part of her life. She was a strong Christian and
Catholic, active in St. Mary's Catholic Church and a bible study leader for
over 20 years. She worked with a trainer three times a week at Empower Fitness
and enjoyed the distinction of being their "oldest member". She took
every opportunity to travel and was able to make a pilgrimage to Rome at the
age of 80. She enjoyed a wonderful group of "Bunco friends" for 30
years. Artistic and talented, she loved to paint, arrange flowers and surround
herself with things of natural beauty. A voracious reader and nightly fan of
"Jeopardy" kept her mind active.
Recitation of the rosary will take place Thursday, January 8, 2015,
at 6 p.m. at Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel in Visalia. Mass will be
celebrated Friday, January 9, 2015 at l0:30 A.M. at St. Mary's Catholic Church
and burial will follow in the Visalia Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Tulare Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship,
Kimberly Ann 54-55, 27Mar1956
- 06Mar2011, Visalia, Tulare, CA, CA-563-72-7906
Tuolumne
2013, Twain Harte, Tuolumne Co., CA, Obituary
Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on April
19, 2013
Charles Malcolm McCurdy April 21, 1935 - April 17, 2013, Resident
of Twain Harte, age 77, passed away on April 17, at the Good Samaritan Hospital
in San Jose, [Santa
Clara Co.,] CA. He worked
most of his life for Lockheed Martin in Georgia and then California. His final
project before retirement to Twain Harte, CA, was on the Hubble Space
Telescope.
Mr. McCurdy was born in Marietta, GA, to Laura Mae Blankenship and William Malcolm McCurdy. He is
survived by his five children: Michael McCurdy, Megan Krcik, Alicia Hinton,
Derek McCurdy and Dana McCurdy; son-in-laws Paul Krcik and Bill Hinton;
daughter-in-law Debra McCurdy; grandchildren Phillip McCurdy, Christopher
McCurdy, Jessica Krcik, and Kathryn McCurdy; brother
William C. McCurdy.
No services are planned. The Trident Society is handling
arrangements 1-888-987-4336.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Georgia, Death Index, 1933-1998;
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V4S8-P24
McCurdy, Laura M. 86, W, F, 07 Oct 1996 Cobb Co.,
Georgia, Death Index, 1933-1998; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V4S8-P2H
McCurdy, William M. 88, W, M, 18 Mar 1996,
Cobb Co.,
2013, Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA, Obituary
The Union Democrat, (Sonora, CA) - February 5, 2013
Susan Blankenship-Reardon, 70, of Sonora, died Saturday February 2, at Avalon Care Center.
Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is
handling arrangements.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ventura
2011, Camarillo, Ventura Co., CA, Obituary
Ventura County Star (CA) - December 28, 2011
Patricia L. Hyatt, Born: Oct. 30, 1963 - Died: Dec. 15, 2011.
On Dec. 15, 2011, another Angel received her wings. Patti passed
away with Greg, her husband and best friend of 24 years, by her side. Patti was
a loving and devoted wife, daughter, sister and aunt. She was an accomplished
crew chief and manager for the family race team. A dedicated racing fan who
truly enjoyed the people of the sport, Patti also loved the outdoors, boating,
camping, fishing and gardening and as long as she was outside, it was "all
good." She enjoyed the time she spent with her family; holding a special
place in her heart were her nieces and nephews.
Patti is survived by her husband, Greg Hyatt; her parents, Patrick
and Glenna Clark; sister, Nina Clark (husband Randy Williams); brothers, Tim
Clark (wife Chris Lafko), and Michael and Christine Clark. Continued family
include mother-in-law Barbara Hyatt, Scott and Kari Hyatt, Jennifer Hyatt;
nieces and nephews, Tanya Burrill
and son John Burrill, Edward Brandon, Jason Clark, Casey and Meghan Wilton,
Yancey Hyatt, Stratton Hyatt, Emily Hyatt and Clay Blankenship .
Patti was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Clark; paternal
and maternal grandparents; father-in-law, Ed Hyatt; and several aunts and
uncles.
We will be honoring Patti's life with a memorial service of
remembrance at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, in the historic Chapel of the
Islands, located at the main entrance to Conejo Mountain Memorial Park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Camarillo, Ventura Co., CA, Obituary
Ventura County Star (CA) - February 8, 2012
Jennie Kathleen (Mason) Stine passed away on Jan. 30, 2012, at the
age of 69. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye, but we know she is
pain free and with our Heavenly Father. She was a devout Christian lady who
loved the Lord. Kathy fought a courageous battle with breast cancer for over
six years. She was born in Independence, Mo., on Feb. 15, 1942, to George and
Lillian (Bone) Mason.
At the age of 13 she moved to Grandview, Mo., where she graduated
from Grandview High School in 1960. She loved to play the violin and worked on
the school newspaper. After graduation she started working for the Gas Service
Co., to save for college. She attended Missouri State College in Warrensburg
for one year then returned to work for the Gas Co. While working there she met
her future husband, Ken Stine, and they were married on Nov. 20, 1967. They
started their family and lived in the Kansas City area until 1977, where she
was an active member of Sunset Hills Christian Church. She and her family moved
to California and settled in Camarillo in 1978. She worked for the County
Schools in the area, working with various children and some with special needs,
retiring in 2005. She loved her family, working with children, writing funny
scripts for women retreats, and creating puppet programs for public and
vacation bible school. Her church family was very dear to her. She was an
active member of Camarillo Christian Church for over 33 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Margaret Bracken, Lillian Blankenship;
sister-in-law, Margaret Ann Mason; brothers-in-law,
Ray Bracken, Jim Blankenship, John Ottenbacher; and niece, Cindy Mason.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Kenneth, of 44 years; sons,
Michael, Matthew; daughter-in-law, Alisa; grandchildren, Madison, Danika,
Cayden and Kinsley all of Camarillo; brother, George Mason of Bellingham,
Wash.; in-laws, Paul and Inga Stine of Carpinteria, Harold and Nancy
Siegenhagen, and Judy Ottenbacher of Madras, Ore.; as well as numerous nieces and
nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Camarillo Christian Church,
1777 Arneill Road Camarillo, at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, officiated by
Dr. Neil Kuns.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Fillmore,
Ventura Co., CA, Obituary
Ventura County Star (CA) - March 4, 2012
Joyce Ann Patterson Vossler left this world after a lengthy illness
on March 1, 2012, at the age of 91, to go sit at the feet of her Savior. Her
family and friends surrounded her with love, encouragement and warmth during
her illness, giving her a strong resolve to stay with us as long as she could.
Joyce was born Jan. 13, 1921, in Sitka, Kan., to James Preston "Pat"
and Ida Patterson.
They moved west in 1927, settling in the Bardsdale community where
she and her sister Velma attended the Bardsdale School. One year after settling
in, she witnessed the St. Francis Dam disaster and they were stranded on the
southern side of the Santa Clara River for many days. During her sophomore year
at Fillmore High School in 1936, she started taking art lessons from Lawrence
Hinckley, a well-known local artist, and it became one of her lifelong
pleasures. She graduated high school in 1939 and attended Ventura Junior
College for two years. It was during this time that Joyce and her future
husband were introduced.
After a wartime romance and marriage, newlyweds W.L.
"Dub" and Joyce Patterson Vossler moved to Long Beach for a short
time, where she helped the WWII effort as a riveter for Douglas Aircraft. When
Dub was inducted in 1943, she moved back to Fillmore. Sometime in the 1950s she
entered a local bake contest, winning first prize for her banana nut cake with white mountain icing and the title of Mrs. Fillmore. This
then led to entry at the Ventura County Fair, where she competed with other
"Mrs." Contestants from other cities in the county, and was a blue
ribbon winner again with that delicious cake.
A fulltime wife and mother for many years, Joyce eventually went to
work for Dr. Donald Musgrave as his office nurse for 14 years. She helped Dub
build their first house while raising three children. Joyce was a member of the
First Presbyterian Church in Fillmore and taught Sunday School
for many years. She often told the scriptures to her church children through
colorful chalk drawings. She loved to camp in the Sierras with family and
friends, and was known to be a pretty good fisherman, usually catching the
first and longest fish. She most loved spending time at the Rincon Beach
campsites with her grandchildren, picking up seashells, exploring the tide
pools, or just listening to the trains go by. When her husband retired in 1979,
they moved to Sheridan, Mont., where they built their retirement home. They
spent an idyllic 23 years there, making lifelong friends. Joyce always insisted
they "come home" to Fillmore for Christmas to be with family. They
moved back to Fillmore for good in 2004. This past July 2011, marked 70 years
of marriage to Dub, which was celebrated with family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, W. L. "Dub" Vossler;
daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Jerry Crockett, and Nancy and Raymond
Cervantez, all of Fillmore; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Sherry Vossler
of Lowell, Ore.; granddaughters,
Jennifer Crockett of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Teresa Blankenship of Sonora, Calif.; grandsons, Kelly Brown of Ojai, and Casey
(Anne) Brown of Tulare, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Rachel Chavez, Brittany,
Taylor and Kelsie Brown, and Jillian and Brennan Brown; great-great-grandson,
Devin Willeford; and many nieces and nephews.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Preston and Ida
Patterson; her sister, Velma Patterson Mayhew; grandson, Michael Vossler;
great-grandson, Joshua Chavez; and great-great-granddaughter, Desiree Jordan
Willeford.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at
Bardsdale Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2013, Fillmore, Ventura Co., CA, Obituary
Ventura County Star (CA) - April 20, 2013
W. L. Vossler [8/10/1922 - 4/17/2013] Dub Passed away peacefully,
at the age 90, after a short struggle with kidney disease. Family and friends
gave him encouragement and love during his illness, hoping he would stay with
us, but he had other plans. He was worn in Duke, Okla., to Lon and Bertha
Vossler, and his family later moved to Texas.
He would laugh at the times in his teen years when he and friends
would hop on a freight train and ride the rails to any destination the train
was going, knowing what lay in store for him when he got home days later! Dub
was always a hard worker, starting when he was still a boy. He worked on his
uncle's farm, planting and picking cotton or crop of the season, but still
finding time to sneak off and take a dip in the reservoir on hot summer days.
He worked at the Armor Meat Packing Plant in Ft. Worth, Texas, and then in
1939, he moved to Fillmore, where he worked at the M.O.D. Packing Plant,
receiving and packing oranges. He would also go out into the groves and tent
the trees when it was time to fumigate them for citrus pests, a job that he
called dirty and backbreaking.
It was also in 1939, that he met Joyce Patterson, and it became a
wartime romance that led to a union of 70 years. They were married in Las Vegas
in 1941, and soon moved to Long Beach to help the WWII effort at the shipyards
and Douglas Aircraft. Dub was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1943, where he
served in the South Pacific Islands of New Caldonia, Guadalcanal, New Georgia
and New Guinea as an aviation engineer, maintaining fuel storage facilities for
aviation fuel, diesel for ships, and regular gasoline for vehicles (total
storage at facility, five million gals). At the end of his military service in
1946, he held the rank of Tech. Sergeant 4.
Returning to Fillmore after WWII, he went to work for Texaco as a
meter man. He and Joyce built their first home, raised a son and two daughters
there, and then he decided to take early retirement in 1979, after 33 years
with Texaco. They moved to Sheridan, Mont., where they built a second home. He
had a lifelong passion for the outdoors, and loved to hunt, fish, camp, and in
Montana, he was able to go on cattle drives riding his one-man horse, Babe. He
liked to read the old West stories by Louis L'amour, sometimes more than once
or twice. Having lived a full life, he always had a funny story to tell on
himself or one of his hunting buddies. They made many lifelong friends during
their 23 years in Montana, and after moving to Fillmore once again, they
continued to travel back to Big Sky country.
Dub was preceded in death a year ago by his wife of 70 years,
Joyce; his parents; five brothers and three sisters; grandson, Michael Vossler;
great-grandson, Joshua Chavez; and great-great-granddaughter, Jordan Willeford.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Jerry
Crockett, and Nancy and Raymond Cervantez, all of Fillmore; son and
daughter-in-law, Robert and Sherry Vossler of Lowell, Ore.; granddaughters, Jennifer Crockett of
Oklahoma City, Okla., and Teresa
Blankenship of Sonora, Calif.;
grandsons, Kelly Brown of Ojai, and Casey (Anne) Brown of Tulare, Calif.;
great-grandchildren, Rachel Chavez, Brittany, Taylor and Kelsie Brown, and
Jillian and Brennan Brown; great-great-grandson, Devin Willeford; and many
nieces and nephews.
Another of America's "Greatest Generation" is gone.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 22, at 10 a.m., at Bardsdale
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2014, Meiners Oaks,, Ventura
Co., CA, Obituary
Ventura County Star (CA) - May 31, 2014
After an extended illness caused by an
accidental fall last Christmas day, Jimmie Lee Morris quietly passed away on
Tuesday, May 27, 2014.
He was born at home on MacFarland Street in Ventura on November 1, 1929 to
Justin Lawrence Morris and Ocie
Mae Blankinship Morris.
Jimmie spent his childhood living in Casitas Springs, CA. He
attended both Nordhoff and Ventura High Schools. In 1953, Jimmie married Della
Elaine Jenkins in Santa Barbara and settled in the Ojai Valley in "the
little house in Meiners Oaks." He spent the bulk of his working years in
the oilfield industry and had the opportunity to work all over Ventura County.
Jimmie loved to hunt and fish and spent many happy retirement years with family
and friends camping and fishing at Lake Casitas. He kept his mind sharp
watching Jeopardy and solving crosswords puzzles. Jimmie was an avid football
fan and the San Diego Chargers were his favorite team. He loved his family and
enjoyed nothing better than being surrounded by them during all the holidays.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Della Elaine;
sister, Emma Lee Stobaugh; and three brothers, Billy Briton Morris, Faye Rastus
Morris, and Ray Justin Morris.
He is survived by his children, Ron Showman of San Luis Obispo,
Susie Provost of Oak View, Vern Anderson (wife Cyndi) of Edmonds, WA, Cathy
DeRemer (husband Rolly) of Oxnard, David Morris (wife Yvonne) of Meiners Oaks,
and Darrel Morris (partner Archie Williams) of Snohomish, WA; thirteen
grandchildren; and thirty-four great grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 11:00
am, at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road,
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
1930 Census, Ventura, Ventura Co., CA,
Morris, Laurence 37, M, MO, Head,
Morris, Ocie 27, F, KS, Wife,
Morris, Emily 03, F, CA, Dau,
Morris, Billie 02, M, CA, Son,
Morris, Jimmie 00, M, CA, Son,
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XCJJ-TDN
2011, Newbury Park, Ventura Co., CA, Obituary
Ventura County Star (CA) - November 22, 2011
Virginia Blankenship
was born on March 15, 1940, at the Coco Solo Naval Submarine Base in the Panama
Canal Zone, where her father, Commander Thompson Black, and his wife,
Katherine, were stationed. As a military child, Ginny moved to several states
before her family settled down in Hollywood, Calif. After graduating from
Immaculate Heart Catholic High School, she continued her education in nursing
at the Queen of Angeles Hospital in Los Angeles.
In the fall of 1964, Ginny met the love of her life, Chuck Blankenship, and they were married on Jan. 23, 1965.
After briefly residing in North Hollywood, during the summer of 1965, Chuck and
Ginny moved to the Conejo Valley. They raised three beautiful daughters, Laura, Cindy and Stacy, in Thousand
Oaks and then in Newbury Park.
In 1974, Ginny began her teaching career with the Conejo Valley
Unified School District where she specialized in Special Education where she
was known as Mrs. B. During these years, Ginny gained three sons-in-law, and
was blessed with eight grandchildren. In 1998, after 24 years of loving service
to her "kids," Ginny retired from Newbury Park High School to spend
more time with her grandchildren and Chuck. Ginny was a very creative person
and along with her best friend, Barbara, started a floral design business where
they tirelessly worked to make certain that every wedding or party was perfect!
For very good reason, Ginny was the "Queen Mum of Fun" as a member of
the Conejo Classics Red Hat Society Chapter. Ginny was also active in the
Thousand Oaks Women's Club and she faithfully served in the Helping Hands
ministry at Saint Julie Billiart Catholic Church in Newbury Park. Ginny and
Chuck loved to travel and after retiring, they traveled around the world. For
up to eight weeks at a time, they cruised the South
Pacific where her father served during World War II, they went to the Great
Wall of China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Europe, and to her birth place,
by cruising through the Panama Canal. Chuck and Ginny never missed an
opportunity to live life to its fullest.
On Easter Sunday 2004, Ginny was diagnosed with inoperative brain
cancer. Ginny was a true fighter and survived the disease for over seven years.
Even though her illness slowed her down, Ginny never missed an opportunity to
show her love and affection for her family and countless friends.
On Nov. 17, 2011, Ginny lost her battle and joined her Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ. Ginny was welcomed into Heaven not only by her savior
Jesus Christ, but by both of her parents, her brother Tom, her granddaughter
Cassidy, and many other relatives who have gone before her.
She will be lovingly missed by her husband Chuck, daughters
Laura, Cindy and Stacy and their husbands Ed, Barry and Kevin, and seven grandchildren,
Devon, Eric, Jason, Megan, Shane, Ryan and Katelyn.
The Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Saturday, Nov. 26, at
1 p.m., at Saint Julie Billiart Catholic Church.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Oxnard, Ventura Co., CA, Obituary
Ventura County Star (CA) - May 17, 2012
Earl Lee Prows, 93, of Oxnard, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at
his home. He was born Jan. 18, 1919, in Panama City, Fla., to Robert and Alice
Prows.
He was the fourth of eight children and grew up on a dairy farm. In
1943 he enlisted in the US Navy and served in the submarine service until the
end of World War II in 1945. In 1946 he married Marguerite Catlett of Sapulpa,
Okla. After living in Sapulpa for seven years he and his wife and two children
moved to McCall, Idaho, in 1954. He was co-owner of the Conifer Cabins and a
restaurant in this resort town for three years. In 1957 he and his family moved
to California. He worked for Triangle Grain Co. in Bellflower. Then he found
his calling and became a real estate salesman in 1960. He was a broker
associate with Rundquist Realty, Bruce Mulhearn Realty, and Walker & Lee
Realty, selling in the Bellflower/Norwalk area. He was a "Million Dollar"
salesman when prices were in the low $20,000s. His philosophy was to knock on
doors daily to meet his "future listings."
His first wife, Marguerite, died of cancer in 1966. "Earl the
Pearl" was introduced to his second wife, Elouise Gosnell, by his sister
Monty in Santa Barbara. After numerous drives up the coast, Elouise, his
"Sweetie Pie," married in 1969. They moved to Oxnard in 1973, and
Earl worked for Avalon Realtors. Armed with his broker's license, Earl opened
his own office in Port Hueneme in 1976 named after the city bird, Bluebird
Realtors. His motto was "Happiness is a Home for Everyone."
In 1977, his stepson Dave Gosnell and his wife Vickie moved from Whittier to
join in the family business. After many prosperous years, the office was moved
to Oxnard, and sold to Dave and Vickie in 1984.
With time on his hands, Earl and Elouise traveled each year to a
different place around the world, always returning home to Oxnard. Earl enjoyed
playing pool, dominoes, and Scrabble. In the latter, he would look up a word,
"to see if he could get more points." Earl became a caregiver to his
wife Elouise when she became ill with Alzheimer's disease, until it became too
much, and the task was taken over by her daughter Sharon, and husband Stan
Wittmers in Oregon. Elouise passed away in 2008. Earl worked hard throughout
his life, saving his money, investing in real estate, and encouraging others to
be thrifty, but generous to those in need. Earl could pinch a penny until it
became a quarter.
Earl was preceded in death by his wives, Marguerite Catlett Prows,
and Elouise Johnson Gosnell Prows; brother, Vic Roy Prows; sisters, Jewel
Cannon Harris and Gertrude Shanander.
He is survived by his siblings,
Monty Townsend, Rudy Prows, Gwen Groseclose, and Ovida Blankenship. He will be missed by his children, Connie Crooks (Bill), Earl Lee
Prows, Jr.(Chiara); stepchildren, Johnnie W. Gosnell
(Pat), Sharon Wittmers (Stan), and Dave W. Gosnell (Vickie); six grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren.
Following cremation, family services will be private at Rose Hills.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Oxnard, Ventura Co., CA, Obituary
Ventura County Star (CA) - May 30, 2012
Michael Terrence Wetherbee Sr., 64, of Oxnard, California, passed
away on Friday, May 25, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded
by family and friends at his residence. He was born in Palmer, Alaska on March
14, 1948, the only son of the late Albert and Le Veta Wetherbee.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Lily C. Wetherbee
and their children, Michael Wetherbee Jr. and Katherine L. Wetherbee, and his
beloved granddaughter, Gia Belen Montellano Wetherbee. Also surviving are his sisters, Cheryl Hyman, Jeannine Blankenship, Penny Lee Best and her husband Paul Best,
along with respective nieces and nephews:
David Hyman, Ryan Blankenship, Ashley Lynn Best, Tamatha Lee Cullington,
Trista Lee Cullington, Andrea Grace Cullington, Justice Aiden Almquist and
Emmalee Jo Almquist.
Michael was involved in the management of food services his entire
career and received his initial training upon joining the United States Navy in
August, 1966 when he enlisted to serve his country in the Vietnam War. Over the
course of his 20 year military career, his stations of duty and world travels
included the Philippines, South Korea, various locations on the eastern U.S.
seaboard, Japan, Australia and Somalia to name a few. Upon retiring from the
U.S. Navy, he continued his career as director of food services for the Oxnard
Union High School District and later with the California Youth Authority.
Michael took great joy and pride in his family and many friends and co-workers
would recount that he was happiest when speaking about his wife and children
and their accomplishments. He was a firm believer in living an honest life
filled with pride and integrity and he was happy to mentor anybody that was
open to receiving his wisdom and advice. His infectious smile and warm heart
will certainly be missed by all.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 1,
at Santa Clara Mortuary.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Santa Paula, Ventura Co., CA, Accident
Santa Paula, CA: A 33-year-old Santa Paula police officer killed
Sunday in an off-duty DUI crash died of blunt-force neck injuries, officials
said Tuesday. Kimberley Hemminger’s death was ruled accidental, said Craig
Stevens, a senior deputy Ventura County medical examiner.
Her friend, Christopher
Blankenship, a Santa Paula
volunteer reserve police officer, was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI and
vehicular manslaughter after the crash on a private paved road near Santa
Paula. Blankenship was booked into Ventura County jail and
released from jail Monday morning on $50,000 bail, the Ventura County Sheriff’s
Office reported. He is scheduled to appear in court Friday.
The crash was reported about 9:15 p.m. on South Mountain Lookout
Road near Coyote Canyon Road, the California Highway Patrol said. Blankenship apparently couldn’t negotiate a right-hand curve and lost
control of a 1984 Jeep Wrangler east on South Mountain Lookout Road, officials
said. The vehicle spun out and rolled over. Hemminger, of Oxnard, was partially
ejected and pinned under the Jeep. She was pronounced dead at the scene, the
CHP reported.
From: Frank Blankenship lonewolf1498(at)verizon.net
Ventura Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,
Blankenship,
Millicente Loretta 92,
27Jul1917 - 06Feb2010, Ventura, Ventura,
CA, CA-568-20-8646
Yolo
2010, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, Obituary
The Daily
Democrat, (Woodland, CA) -
January 21, 2011
April 1, 1934 - Dec. 25, 2010 Restora (Peggy) Curnutt, born Restora
Marie Hubert, went to be with her Savior on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2010. Though
challenged by life, she was able to bring joy to her children and grandchildren
and was loved very much. Mom, we miss you so much. We miss your smiling face,
dancing and singing your favorite childhood songs along with your hugs and
kisses.
Peggy was born at 132 Fourth St., in Woodland, on April 1, 1934, to
Restora and Harris Hubert. She was the fifth of seven children. She married
James Curnutt in 1950. Peggy and James were divorced in 1966. They had five
children, Johnny "John," James, Pattielou, Sarajene and Kenneth.
Peggy spent the majority of her life (1974 until her death) in various adult
care facilities.
She is survived by her five children, 14 grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; and sister, Lois Blankenship.
In early summer of 2011, Peggy's ashes will be laid to rest next to
her mother in Woodland Cemetery followed by a celebration of Peggy's life in a
local park.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Yuba
2011, Olivehurst, Yuba Co., CA, Obituary
Bluefield Daily Telegraph (WV) - March 17, 2011
Phyllis Rae Elliott, 88, of Olivehurst, Calif., passed away at her
home on February 19, 2011. She was born in Bluefield, W.Va. on August 25, 1922.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Gordon Elliott on
February 20, 1970; and her sister, Jean Blankenship on February 16, 2010.
She is survived by one sister, Peggy Burge, of Bluefield, Va.; two
children, Phil Elliott and Sydney Beck; one granddaughter, Marcy Thomas; three
great-grandchildren, Jesse Deneweth, Lamia Deneweth, and Keith Thomas, all of
Olivehurst, Calif.
Lipp and Sullivan Funeral Home, of Marysville, Calif., is serving the family of Phyllis Elliott.
From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com