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Arapahoe

2010, Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO, Obituary

http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2010/04/10/highlands_ranch_herald/obituaries/20100415hrhg1835361.txt , Published: 04.07.10

Delores Raines Blankenship, 90, of Denver, peacefully passed away on April 3, 2010.

Beloved by her husband of 68 years, Wade; children Wadine Gehrke, George (Mary Ellen Scanlan), Dan (Mary); grandchildren Matthew (Summer), and Teressa Gehrke, Lauren Scanlan, Nicholas Blankenship; great granddaughters Gianna and Addison Gehrke; step-grandsons Tyler Newton and Caiden Sorenson; brother Harry Raines, and niece Linda Peterson.

Funeral services were held April 8, 2010 at Drinkwine Family Mortuary. Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2010, Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO, Obituary

http://funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/10/08/kathryn-e-blankenship/145847063

Kathy Blankenship, 60, daughter of James and Eileen Kerns of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away September 27, 2010 in Littleton, Colo. Kathy earned her Bachelor's degree in Education at the University of Akron, married Dennis Antram in 1977 and moved to Fredricksburg, Ohio. She started her teaching career in 1979 at Fredricksburg Elementary School and taught there for seven years before moving to Colorado. She received her Master's degree at the University of Colorado and taught in Colorado schools for 20 years, the last twelve at Douglas County Middle School in Castle Rock. She was a member of Littleton United Methodist Church and enjoyed playing bells with the Chancel Ringers.

She was preceded in death by her father, James and is sadly missed by Dan, her husband of 19 years; sons, Michael J. Antram (Kira) of Littleton and Darrell R. Antram of Prineville, Oregon; mother, Eileen Kerns of Cuyahoga Falls; brother, Daniel (Kathleen) Kerns of Masury, Ohio; 3 month old granddaughter, Harper Kathryn Antram, of Littleton; aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010 by Ray Notarian at Northampton Cemetery, Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2011, Littleton, Arapahoe Co., CO, Obituary

Published in Denver Post on May 12, 2011

Blankenship, Danny Lee 60, of Littleton. Husband of wife, Charlo Blankenship. Son of David Blankenship, Sr. and Marguerite Blankenship (deceased) and brother David Blankenship, Jr. of Bloomfield, Iowa. Stepfather of Kim (Erik) Sandstrom, Michelle (Sean) Suazo, and Kevin Reynolds. Grandpa Dan of Hannah and Rebekah Sandstrom and Sophia and Noah Suazo.

Funeral service Bullock Colonial Chapel, Friday, May 13th at 11AM.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Denver

2010, Denver, Denver Co., CO, Obituary

The Denver Post, (CO) - January 5, 2010,

King, Dorothy Warren 86, born January 25, 1923 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and died January 2, 2009 in Denver. The daughter of William K. and Natalie O. Warren of Tulsa and the sister of Mrs. Natalie Bryant (deceased) of La Jolla, CA, Mrs. Marilyn Vandever of Santa Barbara, CA, Mrs. Patricia Swindle of Palm Beach, FL, Mrs. Elizabeth Blankenship of Oklahoma City, OK, Ms. Jean Warren of Oklahoma City, OK, and Mr. William K Warren, Jr. of Tulsa, OK. Wife of John J. King (deceased) of Denver and mother of John King, Jr. (Kay) of Denver, Christopher King (Sue) of Denver, Judith King of Bozeman, MT, Katie Kelley of Denver, Connie Cowett (Mark) of Bozeman, MT, and Timothy King (deceased) of Denver. Grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 12.

Private services will be held in Tulsa, OK and a gathering for friends and family will be scheduled in Denver in the near future. We love you, Mama K.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Delores R. 90, 12Jul1919 - 03Apr2010, Denver, Denver, CO, CO-521-44-7046

El Paso

2011, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, Obituary

The Gazette, (Colorado Springs, CO) - June 21, 2011

Theresa Annette Garofolo Baldwin, September 28, 1937 - June 16, 2011. To my Wife, our Mother, our Grandmother, our Sister. May you rest in peace, you are loved and will be missed. Theresa was born in Washington DC and grew up with 9 siblings in a loving home.

She met the love of her life and was married in 1957 (54 years), and raised 3 children and 4 step-children. She loved to decorate her kitchen with ceramic chickens and roosters, and loved insect jewelry. She worked many years as a circuit board technician. One of her favorite pastimes was playing bingo. She was very strong and endured many trials and tribulations throughout her life, and always did so with a smile on her face.

She was survived by her husband Carmelo, her son Michael Garofolo, and daughters Annette Tanner and Suzanne Blankenship, 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, Brother Jack Baldwin and sisters Winifred Crady, Patricia Bush and Judith McClendon.

She was preceded in death by her Father John Baldwin, Mother Edna Adams, Brother Claywood Baldwin, Sisters Virginia Baldwin, Betty Kernan, Grace Beasley, and Shirley Smith.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, Obituary

The Gazette, (Colorado Springs, CO) - July 6, 2011

October 4, 1971 - July 3, 2011 Samuel "Sam" Blankenship, age 39, a resident of Colorado Springs since 2003, passed away on July 3, 2011. Sam was born on October 4, 1971 at Welch, West Virginia.

Sam was a dedicated father and husband who enjoyed hiking, fishing, painting, quilting, and spending time with his family. He loved to laugh and drink. His smile lit up the room. He always looked at the lighter side of things. Sam worked as a Security Supervisor at the Citadel Mall. He had attended Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs. Sam was very proud of his Irish heritage.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie Carman Blankenship, 2 daughters, Autumn Rose Blankenship and Emerald Rain Blankenship, his father, Carson Blankenship, his mother, Sharon Miller Blankenship, 3 brothers, Steve Blankenship , Billy Blankenship and Chris Blankenship.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Strickland Chapel, Nazarene Bible College, 1111 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

+2011, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO, Obituary

The Register-Herald, (Beckley, WV) - July 12, 2011

On Sunday, July 3rd, Samuel "Sam" Blankenship started climbing the hills of glory at 10:20 p.m. with a shout. He was born October 4, 1971, at Welch, W.Va. There waiting to cheer him on was his grandfather Roscoe "Big Bill" Miller, grandmother Ella Mae Craig Miller, Uncle Wayne Blankenship , sister in law Jewell Blankenship , three aunts Lily Dee Roscoe, Shirley Emery, Carol Miller, and a mother in law Virginia Carman, and numerous saints.

Supports at the base of the hill anxious to join the climb are his wife Jackie Carmen Blankenship; daughters Autumn Rose and Emerald Rain Blankenship of Colorado Springs; Mother Sharon Miller of Brenton; Father Carson Blankenship and his wife Joyce of Beckley; brothers Steve Blankenship and his wife Melissa of Oceana, Billy Blankenship and his companion Jennifer Massey of Oak Hill, and Chris Blankenship and his companion Melissa Collins of Brenton; grandparents Irene GT Blankenship of Beckley; step sister Terri Roberts and a step brother Derrick Buchanon; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In respect of Sam's wishes he was cremated. A celebration of Sam's life will be held 2 p.m. July 15, 2011, at Brenton Church of God with Rev. Lee Fischer officiating.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2010, Fountain, El Paso Co., CO, Obituary

http://www.funeraldigest.com/obituaries/2010/07/15/evelyn-joy-roberts/144063739

Evelyn Joy Roberts was born July 4, 1926, in Shelbyville, Texas to Mr. Allen and Mrs. Cera Blankenship Williams. She was married to Phillips James Robert in 1943. They were stationed in various locations with the Military, but eventually settled in the Fountain area, making their home there for over 50 years. While she worked outside the home on various occasions, she was primarily a devoted wife, loving mother and homemaker. She was also very active in the Fountain Valley Baptist Church and was a devoted Christian. Her husband Phillips passed away in 1996. She passed away July 10, 2010.

She is survived by five children, Phillips Roberts Jr., Phyllis Whetstone of Lawton, Oklahoma, Hal Roberts of Colorado Springs, Donald Roberts of Fountain and Tessa Jowers of Colorado Springs. She is also survived by a sister Patsy Williams of Center, Texas and a brother Willie Thomas of Amarillo, Texas. As well as six grandchildren; Rodney Croskey, Heather Whetstone, Elisa Joy Roberts and Alyssa and Brenden Wilbert as well as five great grandchildren; Lawrence, Da Vanta, Trevon, Lamar and Soulo.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Donna Roberts who passed away in 2007.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday July 14, 2010 at 10:00am at the Fountain Valley Baptist Church 500 Alabama Avenue Fountain, CO.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

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

Blankenship, Nellie Mae 84, 17Dec1926 - 23Jul2011, Colorado Springs, El Paso, CO, GA-259-32-7581

Fremont

2010, Williamsburg, Fremont Co., CO.,

http://www.canoncitydailyrecord.com/obituaries/obituary-story.asp?ID=2186

Shirley Juanita (King) Blankenship, 77 passed away Friday July 23, 2010 in

Williamsburg. Shirley was born in Lamar on March 20, 1933, the daughter of the late Ralph and Alice (Westerfield) King.

She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Florence. She was involved in Meals on Wheels and the Senior Center, and she worked many different jobs throughout her life and finished in retiring as a postal carrier. Shirley never met a stranger! And her faith brought her home to Florence and family.

Private family services at graveside, 10 a.m., Friday, with a Celebration of Life at Florence Pioneer Park to follow.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Mesa

2010, Grand Junction, Mesa Co., CO, Obituary

http://loganbanner.com/view/full_story/6370312/article-AUDREY-MONTGOMERY?

Audrey F. Walls Montgomery, 87, of Grand Junction, Colo., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, February 13, 2010, following a lengthy illness. Born February 12, 1923, in Man, she was a daughter of the late Noah Austin and Martha Etta Trent Walls. The fourth of five children, Audrey grew up in the Man area and attended school there. On July 19, 1941 she married Ray N. Montgomery in Greenville and this union had two sons, Richard R. Montgomery and Randy N. Montgomery. The family lived in the Greenville area until 1954 when they moved to Leadville, Colo. While living in Leadville, Audrey worked at the Credit Union, Montgomery Wards, and J.C. Penney’s. She, her husband, and her sons enjoyed the beauty of the High Country by fishing, camping, hunting and picnicking. They were also very active in First Baptist Church and there Audrey began her love of teaching Sunday school. She did so for a total of 35 years and received a plaque for her faithful service.

In 1973, Ray and Audrey moved to Van Buren, Ariz., after Ray’s retirement from Climax Molybdenum. They enjoyed their retirement years by farming and continuing in their Christian service with Concord Baptist Church. Ray passed away September 7, 1976. Audrey moved back to Leadville and eventually moved to Grand Junction in 1982. She was a member of Bookcliff Baptist Church and participated in various church activities.

Audrey was a senior volunteer at Community Hospital for 10 years. She also enjoyed reading — especially the Bible, which she did all the way through over 60 times, doing various crafts, cooking and being surrounded by her family.

Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Claudia Walls and Marvin Walls Ratliff, and her only brother, H. Marcus Walls.

Survivors include two sons, Richard (Marilynn) Montgomery of Clifton, Colo., and Randy (Susan) Montgomery of Watertown, Wis.; grandchildren, Renee (Ian) Griggs of Winnemucca, Nev., Robin Willoughby of Jacksonville, Fla., Randa Montgomery of Watertown, Wis., and Ryan (Rachel) Montgomery of Raleigh, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Ryder Willoughby of Jacksonville, and Ryleigh Griggs and Rory Griggs of Winnemucca, and a sister, Naomi Walls Blankenship of Bruno.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 20, at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Pastors Kenneth Long, John Robbins and Bob Murr officiating. Interment will take place in the Palisade Cemetery at Palisade, Colo.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Montrose

2010, Montrose, Montrose Co., CO, Obituary

The Montrose Daily Press, (CO) - January 14, 2010

Dale H. Vanderslice, age 87, of Montrose, died suddenly at home on Monday morning, Jan. 11, 2010. Dale was born April 4, 1922 to Charles and Elizabeth (Blankenship) Vanderslice in Topeka, Kan. He spent his childhood in Gunnison, Colo. He married Eunice Hale Jan. 1, 1947. They celebrated 63 years of marriage this New Year.

Dale "Slick" started as an apprentice lineman for Utah Power and Light. He worked as a Line Foreman for Delta Montrose Electric Association for 32 years before retirement. Slick was a lifetime member of the Elk's Lodge. He was a World War II Veteran, serving four years in the United States Army in the South Pacific. Slick always had an opinion, which he thought everyone was entitled to. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, jeeping, fishing and traveling. Slick loved to talk about cars and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. "A special Grandpa?- there's a very special grandpa who's always kind and wise, and if I ever have problems he makes me see them through new eyes"

Surviving family members who were honored to share his life include his wife, Eunice Vanderslice of Montrose; son, Kurt Vanderslice and wife Ann of Denver, Colo.; daughter, Marsha Cook of Downey, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Monica Martins of Denver, Colo., Christopher Cook of Valencia, Calif., Michelle Hines of Montrose, Colo., Carlton Cook of Costa Rica, Tanner, Taylor and Tori Vanderslice of Denver, Colo.; and five great-grandchildren, Megan, Randi and Cody Hines of Montrose, Colo., and Jonah and Delilah Martins of Denver, Colo.

Dale was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Vanderslice; and daughter, Karen Heinz. A celebration of life, in memory of Dale, will be held on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at 2 p.m., at Montrose Elk's Lodge #1053.

At Dale's request, cremation has preceded the service. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Grand View Cemetery, Montrose.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

2010, Montrose, Montrose Co., CO, Obituary

The Montrose Daily Press, (CO) - January 27, 2010

Dale H. Vanderslice, age 87, of Montrose, died suddenly at home on Monday morning, Jan. 11, 2010. Dale was born April 4, 1922 to Charles and Elizabeth (Blankenship) Vanderslice in Topeka, Kan. He spent his childhood in Gunnison, Colo. He married Eunice Hale Jan. 1, 1947. They celebrated 63 years of marriage this New Year.

Dale "Slick" started as an apprentice lineman for Utah Power and Light. He worked as a Line Foreman for Delta Montrose Electric Association for 32 years before retirement. Slick was a lifetime member of the Elk's Lodge. He was a World War II Veteran, serving four years in the United States Army in the South Pacific. Slick always had an opinion, which he thought everyone was entitled to. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, jeeping, fishing and traveling. Slick loved to talk about cars and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Prowers

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

Blankenship, James B. 81, 10Mar1929 - 08Feb2011, Lamar, Prowers, CO, KY-404-32-2849