2010-2019 UT, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net

 

Davis                                                                                                                  

 

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

Blankenship, Ilene Price    62, 07Aug1947 - 08Jun2010,           Layton, Davis, UT,                          UT-529-66-4417

 

Salt Lake                                                                                                           

 

2010, Sandy, Salt Lake Co., UT, Obituary

The Salt Lake Tribune, (UT) - February 17, 2010

On February 15th, 2010, Noel, age 72, the best Husband, Dad and Papa went to meet Jesus, his Saviour. Early in life Noel learned to be self sufficient. He met the love of his life in high school and married Ruth in 1957. They were the best of friends and loved each other unconditionally. They stuck together through thick and thin especially through Noel's many health difficulties.

Noel is survived by his siblings, Louise Adair, Ralph King, Shirley Blankenship, Bernie (Marlene) King, Bob (Nancy) King, sisters-in-law Rayma and Marylou and brother-in-law Emmett. Noel and Ruth have three sons Chris (Tina), Doug (Kathy) and Mitch (Cathy) and the most beautiful granddaughters Rylee and Shelby. They both adore their Papa dearly and he enjoyed spending time with them and watching them grow.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, Feb. 22nd 10 a.m. at Alta Canyon Baptist Church, 11194 S. 1000 E., Sandy, UT.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2011, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT, Obituary

The Deseret News, (Salt Lake City, UT) - October 6, 2011

Joan Fern Milfs Kennedy "Not All Heros Wear Capes". Joan Fern Milfs Kennedy was born October 13, 1936 in Denver CO to Otto John Joseph Milfs and Saye Alice Renyolds Milfs. Joan, beloved mother and grandmother to many, an Angel sent to enrich our lives, was called back to heaven September 29, 2011.

Preceded in death by her parents Otto and Saye, her brothers Jay (Sonny) and Martin (Porky) and her two children Chrissy and Robbie Blankenship. She returns to them with wisdom, love, and grace.

Survived by her six children, Betty, Michael, Marty, Dale, David, and Lynda, 19 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren, and she dearly loved them all. She will be missed greatly.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Utah                                                                                                                  

 

2011, Pleasant Grove, Utah Co., UT, Obituary

http://obitsutah.com/obituary/9788/margaret-blankenship.htm

Margaret Blankenship, 84, of Pleasant Grove, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Utah Valley Specialty Hospital in Provo, Utah. She was born on November 25, 1926 in Bisbee, Arizona to Edward and Margaret Flynn.

Margaret moved to Los Angeles, CA when she was 16 years old. She married William Blankenship (deceased) in 1945. They were the parents of Donald Blankenship (deceased), Susan Murdock (Paul) and Mary Gehman-Smith (Bruce).

Margaret moved to Utah in June, 1992. Margaret spent the last 20 years volunteering for others. Her time was the best gift she could give to those in need. She served as a volunteer at American Fork Hospital, and spent 10 years as a Senior Companion providing friendship and services to the elderly. She spent the last 11 years living independently at Thorneberry Atrium. She loved her home and the many friends she had there. She especially loved to play Bingo.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan Murdock and Mary Gehman-Smith, several grandchildren including Shaun Gehman (Christina) and Eric Gehman, and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 11:00 am at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove. At Margaret’s request, she will be cremated.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com