Jack
Jack Blanchard
John M. ‘Jack’ Blanchard of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013 at his home. Mr. Blanchard was born December 1, 1934 in Kalamazoo to John E. and Evelyn (Baxter) Blanchard.
Jack was a 1953 graduate of Marshall High School. From 1955 to 1959 he served his country in the U.S. Marines. After his return home from the Marines he was employed with Eaton Corp. for 7 years before owning and operating his own drywall installation business.
Surviving are a sister, Nancy (Blanchard) Trotter of Kalamazoo; four half-siblings, Dave (Barb) Blanchard of Martin, Robert (Betty) Blanchard of Raleigh, NC, Janice Blanchard of Wayland and Kay (Dave Wanner) of Becida, MN; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Helen Roberta Blanchard.
Cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service with Military Honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, will take place at a later date.
Contributions in memory of Jack may be made to
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Al & Dixie Gates
June 27, 2013 at 11:32 am
Dave & Barb,
So sorry to learn about Dave’s brother’s passing.
Our thougths and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Al & Dixie
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Alice
June 27, 2013 at 11:59 am
I will miss you so much Jack. My children thought of you as part of
our family. I enjoyed our visits, long talks and telephone calls. You helped so much just by being near by. Denny always was
glad to have you as a friend and someone he could trust. Thank you for being you.
We Will Miss you My Friend
Love Alice,Missy, DJ. Dana
Comai
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Garry Parrish
June 27, 2013 at 12:31 pm
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the family. May comfort surround you during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack was a super guy and will be missed alot.
Garry and Terri Parrish
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Karen & Tara Marion
June 27, 2013 at 2:27 pm
Thinking of you, Nancy and Cathy.
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Rick Craner
June 27, 2013 at 7:55 pm
Dave &Barb and family, So sorry to hear about Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rick and Linda Craner and families
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Susan Hatten
June 28, 2013 at 1:35 am
Bob ,Dave, Barb and the family . So sorry for your loss, God bless you with the strength, peace and to comfort all through this difficult time.
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Amanda Blanchard Case
June 29, 2013 at 9:53 pm
Uncle Jack you were one tough shell to crack. I know I drove to fast in the driveway and my music was always to loud, but I know I made you smile. Even if you were chuckling at me. RIP Uncle Jack
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Cheryl (greene) Schmidt
June 30, 2013 at 8:29 am
They broke the mold when they gave us Jack , We had so many wonderful great memories with him, He use to pick all of us kids up in the blue goose and we were off ice cream and swimming and the song 100 bottles of beer on the wall !! My heart goes out to Nancy and the Blanchard crew Love you all
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Bob &Fran Kennicott
July 16, 2013 at 8:19 pm
Our thoughts & prayers go out to Dave,Barb & family. He will be missed by a lot of us.
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Jack was a 1953 graduate of Marshall High School. From 1955 to 1959 he served his country in the U.S. Marines. After his return home from the Marines he was employed with Eaton Corp. for 7 years before owning and operating his own drywall installation business.
Surviving are a sister, Nancy (Blanchard) Trotter of Kalamazoo; four half-siblings, Dave (Barb) Blanchard of Martin, Robert (Betty) Blanchard of Raleigh, NC, Janice Blanchard of Wayland and Kay (Dave Wanner) of Becida, MN; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Helen Roberta Blanchard.
Cremation has taken place and a Graveside Service with Military Honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, will take place at a later date.
Contributions in memory of Jack may be made to
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Jack Blanchard
Condolence Messages
Al & Dixie Gates
June 27, 2013 at 11:32 am
Dave & Barb,
So sorry to learn about Dave’s brother’s passing.
Our thougths and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Al & Dixie
Reply
Alice
June 27, 2013 at 11:59 am
I will miss you so much Jack. My children thought of you as part of
our family. I enjoyed our visits, long talks and telephone calls. You helped so much just by being near by. Denny always was
glad to have you as a friend and someone he could trust. Thank you for being you.
We Will Miss you My Friend
Love Alice,Missy, DJ. Dana
Comai
Reply
Garry Parrish
June 27, 2013 at 12:31 pm
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the family. May comfort surround you during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jack was a super guy and will be missed alot.
Garry and Terri Parrish
Reply
Karen & Tara Marion
June 27, 2013 at 2:27 pm
Thinking of you, Nancy and Cathy.
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Rick Craner
June 27, 2013 at 7:55 pm
Dave &Barb and family, So sorry to hear about Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rick and Linda Craner and families
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Susan Hatten
June 28, 2013 at 1:35 am
Bob ,Dave, Barb and the family . So sorry for your loss, God bless you with the strength, peace and to comfort all through this difficult time.
Reply
Amanda Blanchard Case
June 29, 2013 at 9:53 pm
Uncle Jack you were one tough shell to crack. I know I drove to fast in the driveway and my music was always to loud, but I know I made you smile. Even if you were chuckling at me. RIP Uncle Jack
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Cheryl (greene) Schmidt
June 30, 2013 at 8:29 am
They broke the mold when they gave us Jack , We had so many wonderful great memories with him, He use to pick all of us kids up in the blue goose and we were off ice cream and swimming and the song 100 bottles of beer on the wall !! My heart goes out to Nancy and the Blanchard crew Love you all
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Bob &Fran Kennicott
July 16, 2013 at 8:19 pm
Our thoughts & prayers go out to Dave,Barb & family. He will be missed by a lot of us.
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