2010-2019, AZ, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net
SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
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Blankenship,
Thomas Ernest 67, 02Dec1942 -
29May2010, 85218 (Arizona), Apache Junction, OH-270-38-7331
Blankenship, Velma
Louise 85, 16Apr1924 -
10Mar2010, 85383 (Arizona), FL-261-50-6738
Blankenship,
William R. 89, 12Mar1921 - 24Jun2010, 86409 (Arizona), IL-318-16-0900
Cochise
Cochise Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
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Blankenship,
Michelle Lynn 24, 09Sep1985 -
15Mar2010, Sierra Vista, Cochise, AZ,
CA-546-87-2257
Gila
2011, Payson, Gila Co., AZ, Obituary
The Pratt Tribune, (KS) - April 13, 2011
Mary Belle Smith,
79, died at home in Payson, Ariz., after battling cancer. She was born Dec. 4,
1931, in Pratt, the daughter of Otto and Leona Blankenship.
Once she graduated from Pratt High School, she served four years in
the United States Air Force, retiring as a sergeant. At the end of her military
career, she met Max L. Smith, to whom she was married for 53 years. Prior to
living in Payson, she lived in Santa Paula, Calif., for over 25 years, where
she raised her children and served in her church and the community. She created
and served as president of the Santa Paula Youth Employment Services, as well
as being a Girl Scout leader for many years.
Mary is survived by
her four children: daughter, Maryann Davis, Pocatello, Idaho, sons, Harry Smith
of Russell and David Smith of Santa Paula, and daughter, Linda Schaefer of
Peoria, Ill.; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; extended family
member Ginger Scherer of Pratt; and many other family and friends who will miss
her dearly. Mary never met a stranger along her journey of life; everyone was a
friend. Thank you to all who were a part of her walk on this earth and now on
her sacred path to heaven.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. April 30 at Mountain
Bible Church, 302 E. Rancho, Payson, Ariz.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Graham
2010, Safford, Graham Co.,
AZ, Obituary
Eastern
Arizona Courier
(Safford, AZ) - June 13, 2010
Funeral services for Hurley Carpenter, 91, of Safford will be
conducted Tuesday, June 15, at 11 a.m. at Vining Funeral Home's Chapel of the
Valley. Concluding services with military honors conferred by the Gila Valley
Veterans Honor Guard will follow in the Gila Valley Memorial Gardens. Hurley
went to be with the Lord June 8, 2010.
Hurley Paul Carpenter was born Oct. 14, 1918, in Tahlequah, Okla.
At a young age, his family relocated to Phoenix, settling later in Morenci in
1941. Hurley served in the United States Navy as a radioman in the Pacific
Theatre during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, Hurley returned
home to Morenci, where he dedicated 40 years of service and hard work to the
Phelps Dodge Mining Corporation as a driller. He had faith for his salvation
through Jesus Christ and was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of
Safford, the American Legion Post #32 of Safford and a lifetime member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10385 of Thatcher. Hurley never met a stranger
and will be missed by all who loved him.
Hurley is survived by his wife, Juanita; children, Clarissa Black
(Kirby), Lonnie Carpenter (Rita) and Rachel Micetich
(Randy); his sister, April Barresi (David); 11 grandchildren and 20
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Hurley was preceded in
death by his father, Cecil Charles Carpenter; his mother, Flora Frances
Edwards; his beloved son, Hurley Paul Carpenter Jr.; a brother, Cleston Charles Carpenter, and a sister, Mildred Blankenship .
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. and
Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Vining Funeral
Home.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Maricopa
2011, Apache Junction, Maricopa Co., AZ, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=edith-bojczenko&pid=153628231&fhid=2376
Edith Bojczenko, 86 of Apache Junction,
AZ passed away Sunday September 11, 2011 in Mesa, AZ.
Mrs. Bojczenko was born in Talin,
Estonia.
Survivors include her daughters Tammy Bryan, Ina (Richard) Pusch and Rena (Kermit Payne) Dagen,
grandchildren: Steve (Erica) Bryan, Kristy (Jeff) Blankenship, Amy Shipp, and David (Michele) Pusch; great grandchildren: Justin, Lindsey, Chelsey, Shauncey, Chelsie, Rylee, Jacoby; and great
great grandchildren Kaden
and Evelynn.
There will be a funeral service Thursday September 15, 2011 at 2:00
pm at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ
(480-832-2850).
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Cave Creek, Maricopa
Co., AZ, Obituary
http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/19/r-d-blankenship/144119205
Blankenship, R. D. (Ralph), 63, of Cave Creek, Arizona passed away
from a heart attack at home, Saturday, July 10, 2010. Born
November 16, 1946 in Needles, California, son of Walter
and Phyllis Blankenship.
RD graduated from
Monroe High School in Iowa, and attended Iowa State College. He married Judy
Nutt in 1977 and they moved to Arizona from Iowa in 1979. RD was one of the original employees of the Phoenix division of the The Weitz Company where he
remained for 30 years. One of his greatest joys in life was to be surrounded by
all the dogs who loved him. RD was an active member of the Irish Setter
Club of Arizona and the Contact Zonies Agility Club.
He was the #1 supporter of his wife's agility passion.
RD is survived by
his loving wife Judy, daughter Tiffany
Vasey and husband Jaret,
grandsons Braeden and Deacon, mother Phyllis Blankenship, aunt Eloise Hensler,
stepdaughter Vicki King and husband Bruce, grandsons Jason and Ryan, great
granddaughter Callie and stepson Randy Nutt. He is also survived by his canine
kids Ashley, Maggie May, Shayla and Beezie.
RD was preceded in
death by his father Walter and his brother Chuck.
From: Diane Renfrow
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San Bernardino Co., CA, Birth Index,
http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/
Name Sex,
DOB(YMD) Mother’s
MN
Blankenship, Ralph Duvall M, b.1946/11/16 Gloyd
2011, Goodyear, Maricopa Co., AZ, Obituary
azcentral.com (AZ) - July 24, 2011
McLeod, Mary of Goodyear, AZ, dear wife of Robert McLeod and
daughter of the late Evelyn and Roscoe Gustafson of Dearborn, MI, passed away
on July 19, 2011 following a severe heart attack. Mary was born on September
21st, 1942 in Detroit, MI, and attended elementary and high school in nearby
Dearborn, MI.
She graduated from Central MI University with a degree in education
and received her Masters degree in education from
Eastern MI University. Mary became a school teacher and spent 28 years in the
Taylor, MI school district where she primarily taught mathematics at Hoover
middle school.
She and Robert married in 1997 and moved to Goodyear, AZ to escape
the Michigan winters. Mary was a loving wife, mother, proud grandmother, and a
true friend. Her eyes would light up with joy when she talked about her
children and her beautiful grandchildren. Mary was a very outgoing, warm individual
who loved meeting and talking to people. She was a great hugger, was caring,
compassionate, witty and had a loving heart. Mary and
Robert especially enjoyed participating in art shows locally and throughout the
Southwest, where they could mingle with people from all over the country and
sell her colorful, intricately hand-made shawls and husband Roberts' Dichroic
glass jewelry. She loved to tell stories about the fascinating people she met
and how her shawls made someone smile or 'feel beautiful.' Mary successfully
battled ovarian cancer with humor and dignity and inspired others that she met
in similar situations. Her motto "FROG-Forever Rely On
God" helped her and her family through this difficult time. Her family is
very proud of the strength and determination she showed in beating this awful
disease. Mary was a hockey fan and she quickly became an avid Phoenix Coyotes
supporter after moving to Arizona. Mary and Robert rarely missed a home game
and her squeals and cheers will certainly be missed by those who shared season
tickets near hers.
Mary is survived by her husband, Robert; her son Jason
Blankenship and his wife
Celeste of Westland, MI; her son Matt Blankenship and his wife Shannon and grandson Logan
from Westland, MI; her step-son John McLeod, his wife Paula and granddaughter
Christine from Northland, MI; her step-son Jim McLeod and his wife Julie,
grandson Conner, a West Point cadet and granddaughter Molly of Peoria, AZ. She
is also survived by her brother David Gustafson and his family from Westland,
MI and her loving mother-n-law Irene McLeod of Peoria, AZ.
No immediate services will be held in AZ however, a small private
service will be held by the family in Michigan.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Mesa, Maricopa Co.,
AZ, Obituary
The Daily
Record, (Cañon City, CO) - April 9, 2010
Lucille Jones 88, passed away April 2, 2010, in Mesa, Ariz. Lucille
was born in Emmett, Kan., on June 12, 1921, to August and Blanche (Becker) Haug. On Oct. 29, 1942, she was united in marriage to
Kenneth Jones in Seattle, Washington.
Lucille was a registered nurse for over 55 years, of which she was
very proud. After her retirement, she was a Wal-Mart Greeter, which she found
great satisfaction in, as she always enjoyed meeting new people. She was a
devout Catholic and loved her family deeply.
Lucille is survived by her children, Kenneth P. (Jane) Jones, Jr.
of Farley, Mo., Patricia (Ray) Lindsey of Bonner Springs, Kan., Beverly
(Michael) Roper of Monument, Lorri (Jerry) Blankenship of Mesa, Ariz., and Elaine (Scott) Hayes
of Cheyenne, Wyo. She also is survived by 10 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred Phillips of Florence, Ariz.; and brothers,
Art Haug of Lawrence, Kan., and Robert Haug of Fort Meyers, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sisters,
Marcella, Rachael, Beatrice, and Eunice; and brothers, Cyril, Regis, Ralph,
Paul and Elmer.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m., Friday, April 9, 2010, at St.
Michael Catholic Church in Caon City, with the Rev.
John Kauffman, nephew of Lucilles, as Celebrant.
Interment will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Caon
City. Arrangements handled through Wilson Funeral Home.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2010, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, Obituary
http://www.lowmansazfuneralhome.com/services/obituary-search/
Blankenship, Velma Louise 85, passed away on March 10, 2010. A service to celebrate Velma's
life will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at Shadow Mountain
Mortuary, 2350 E Greenway Rd Phoenix. Interment will be at 10:00 AM, Sunday
March 28, 2010 at South Lawn Cemetery in Tucson.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Phoenix, Maricopa
Co., AZ, Obituary
http://www.wmicentral.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=20406440&BRD=2264&PAG=461&dept_id=505965&rfi=8
Geary Alan Hartman,
01/29/2010,
Geary Alan Hartman was born June 21, 1958, in Phoenix where he
attended school at Paradise Valley High School. After high school, he worked in
the construction industry, which he did throughout his life. When he was 21, he
married Roxanne and they raised their two boys, Mathew and Brandon. Geary
divorced and moved to Eagar in 1989 where he continued working in the
construction industry. He loved the outdoors and found great joy in fishing,
hunting, camping or just sitting outside talking and taking in the sounds and
aromas. He was great with his hands in carving walking sticks and building
structures out of popsicle sticks and other wood. He
was very artistic as well in the drawings he did. He never met a stranger; he
would talk to anyone, making them feel right at home. He was the first to
volunteer for anything and to help in any way. He made people feel comfortable
with his joking ways and big smile, laughing all the while was his style.
Geary is survived by his mother Wynonah
Isaacs; sons Brandon A. Hartman and Mathew Hartman; brothers Edward W. Blankenship, Wylie J. Blankenship,
Curtis D. Hartman, Kenneth D. Hartman and Chris C. Isaacs; sisters Cheryl J. Corceran and Carolyn McCormick.
He was preceded in death by his father John C. Hartman, stepfather
Chris C. Isaacs, brother Jack E. Hartman and sister Ruth G. Kidwell. Geary will
be dearly missed by all his family and friends. "He will be forever in our
hearts."
A memorial service will be held in honor of Geary at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 30, at the VFW Building in Eagar.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2010, Scottsdale, Maricopa
Co., AZ, Obituary
Published in Kansas
City Star on April 18, 2010
Derwin Blankenship
passed away peacefully, at age 93, on April, 14, 2010.
Derwin was a beloved father, grandfather, and great
grandfather.
He is survived by his sons Dennis (wife Daria), and David (wife Ann), 2
stepchildren John (wife Angela), and Debbie (husband Jim), 4 grandchildren, 4
step grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
Derwin was born in Richmond, Missouri, in 1916 and moved to
Arizona in 1965 . Veteran of WWII, he served as a B-17
tail-gunner with the 379th Bomb Group and spent time as a POW in Germany. Derwin will be greatly missed by all those who have been
blessed to know him.
A memorial service will be
held on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at 10 a.m., at Messinger
Indian School Mortuary, 7601 East Indian School Road, Scottsdale.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2011, Sun City West, Maricopa Co., AZ, Obituary
The Elmhurst
Press, (IL) - October 14, 2011
Darlene Ann Blankensop nee Enders, 71, of Sun City West, AZ and
formerly of Villa Park, IL, passed away. Beloved wife of the late John R.;
loving mother of John Jr. (Cynthia), JoAnn Bovio,
Jeffrey (Elizabeth); dearest grandmother of Catherine, Christina, Matthew,
Marisa, Lauren, Emily, Madeline, Abigail and the late angel Joshua; dear aunt
of Gregory Luke.
Visitation Friday, October 14, 2011 from 3 to 8 pm at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park and
where services will be Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 10 a.m. Interment Elm Lawn
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
+2011, Youngtown, Maricopa Co., AZ, Obituary
The Chanute Tribune, (KS) - October 4, 2011
Christine L. Elam, 91, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2011 in Youngtown,
Ariz. Christine was born Dec. 20, 1919 in Shafter Township, Ill., to William
Edgar and Rosa Blankenship Etcheson.
She was raised and attended schools in Shafter and later attended Business
College. She married Marvin R. Elam in 1940 and Marvin and she together
pastored at more than 20 churches in six different states until their
retirement in 1990. They retired from Colfax Baptist Church in Chanute. She was
member of the First Southern Baptist Church.
Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin R. Elam, and
a grandson John Hull.
She is survived by children Robert Elam, Mesa, Ariz,
Doris Ritter, Wittmann, Della Petersen, Wickenburg,
Alma Melton, Surprise, Sherl McKelvy,
Kernersville, N.C., a brother Donald Etcheson,
Vandalia, Ill.. 12 grandchildren, 27
great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at the First
Southern Baptist Church with visitation from 10 a.m. until service time.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Maricopa Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi
,
Blankenship, Ralph
Duvall 63, 16Nov1946 -
10Jul2010, Cave Creek, Maricopa,
AZ, IA-484-56-3075
Blankenship, Derwin Osborn 93, 10Oct1916 - 14Apr2010, Higley, Maricopa, AZ, OK-442-10-9096
Blankenship,
Lavern J. 86-87, 27Oct1923 - 23Oct2010, Mesa, Maricopa, AZ, MO-487-24-6508
Mohave
2010, Kingman, Mohave Co.,
AZ, Obituary
The Daily
Miner, 08 July, 2010,
William "Bill" Blankenship died Thursday, June 24, 2010, in the VA Hospital in
Prescott. He was born March 12, 1921, in Springfield,
Ill. Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at Oak
Street Baptist Church, 605 E. Oak St., Kingman.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Pima
2011, Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, Obituary
Lincoln Journal Star: Web Edition Articles (NE) - November 8,
2011
Thomas Martin Conway, 80, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November
3, 2011 in Tucson, Ariz. He was born on August 2, 1931 to Thomas O. and Minnie
Conway in Norfolk.
Tom graduated from Madison High School, and the University of
Nebraska in Lincoln. On June 8, 1952 he married Barbara Kilgore in Ogallala.
Tom began his career in food packaging with Marathon Corp. in Menasha, Wis. For
the next 37 years Tom and Barbara were transferred several times with American
Can Co. He retired as director of marketing in Chicago, eventually moving to
Lincoln, and Tucson. Tom and Barbara spent the next 23 years traveling the
world and meeting new people. Tom was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist
Church. He enjoyed singing in the choir, playing golf, Nebraska sports,
gardening and traveling.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, and two sisters, Phyllis and Deloras.
Survivors include wife, Barbara of Tucson; children, Jane (Michael) Grogan, Casper, Wyo., Sue Blankenship, Cody, Wyo.; five grandchildren; five
great grandchildren; sister, Irene Reigle,
brother-in-law, Jerry Kilgore; sister-in-law, Carol Kilgore; Ulla (Petteri) Jarvelin, Finnish
exchange student; and nieces and nephews.
Services: 4 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2011, St. Mark's United
Methodist Church, 1431 W. Magee Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85704.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2012, Tucson,
Pima Co., AZ, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tucson/obituary.aspx?n=albert-e-blankenship&pid=156936436
Albert E. Blankenship 1964 -2012.
Preceded in death by father, Danny R.
Blankenship and grandparents,
Raquel and Jesus Heredia.
Survived by wife, Elvia Cordova Blankenship; mother, Georgina Hammond; daughter, Felicia (Robert); sister, Yolanda (Tacho) Machado; brother, Louis (Lisa)
Hammond; stepchildren, Angel, Andrea, Carlos; five granddaughters, many
relatives and numerous friends. Albert proudly served his country in the Air
Force and Air National Guard for 24 years. We love you and you will be greatly
missed.
Mass will be offered Saturday, April 14, 2012, 10:30 a.m. at St.
Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Arramgements
by Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Yavapai
2010, Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., AZ, Obituary
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=antonio-oryan-garcia-tony&pid=147604840
Antonio (Tony) O'Ryan Garcia of
Cottonwood Arizona, Age 20, died tragically on December 27, 2010. He was loved
by many. Tony was predeceased by his mother Joyce Ann Garcia and his father
George Anton Garcia both of Cottonwood Arizona.
Tony is survived by his sisters; Melissa, Pennie,
and Mandy Garcia, brothers; Kenny, Tommy, Bobby, David, and Doug Blankenship all of Cottonwood Arizona. Tony is also
survived by his niece Mackenzie Ann Brock of Cornville and his grandmother,
Ramona Garcia, of Cottonwood. Tony was survived by many other relatives and
friends who loved him dearly.
Memorial Service will be held at Mingus Union High School
Auditorium on Saturday January 8th 2011 at 1 pm. The Address is 1801 E. Fir
Street Cottonwood AZ 86326.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com