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Warren Blanchard Obituary
Warren Talmadge Blanchard, age 87, died on Monday, March 18, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas. Warren was born on February 24,1932, in Augusta, Georgia, to parents Russell Edwin Blanchard and Annie McKie Blanchard.
Warren graduated from the University of Georgia, New York University-Bellevue, and the University of Michigan. He practiced as a CRNA as a medical missionary in Shell, Ecuador, with the US Air Force, and at the Veteran's Administration Medical Centers in Little Rock, AR and San Antonio, TX. Warren was a member of Woodland Baptist Church in San Antonio, where he volunteered in the music ministry. He also volunteered with Christus Santa Rosa Hospice and Texas Public Radio.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Connie Cook Blanchard. Warren is survived by his brother, Russell Edwin Blanchard, Jr; his nephew, Russell Edwin Blanchard III; his nieces, Connie Lee Blanchard, Laurie Blanchard Vera and her husband Phillip Sheldon Vera, Jr; his great nieces and nephew, Catherine Elizabeth Blanchard, Annie Elizabeth Vera and Russell Edwin Blanchard IV. Warren is also survived by his friends for over fifty years, Allen Dale Saulsberry, Ben Heath, James Arrington, Delores Baklenko, Lois Kankovsky, Wylda Sparrow, and Lois Price.
A funeral service of song and scripture was held Monday, March 25 at The Hill Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia. The family received friends prior to the service in the Welcome Center at the church. A private family burial followed at Westover Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were James Anderson, Stanley Anderson, Russell Blanchard, III, Russell Blanchard, IV, Duncan Johnson, Jr., Steve McElmurrary, and Phillip Vera, Jr.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019
1:00 P.M.
WOODLAND BAPTIST CHURCH
15315 HUEBNER ROAD
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL, www.wheaton.edu/giving, Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, www.fuller.edu/giving, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA my.gordonconwell
.edu/stewardship/Serve-With
-Us, or Reach Beyond (formerly HCJB Global), P.O. Box 39800, Colorado Springs, CO 80949.
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Stanley I Wisilosky
April 4, 2019
RIP Warren. You will be missed.
March 31, 2019
To the bereaved family and friends, I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the memories shared and in Jesus' words found at John 6:40 where he promises us that our loved ones will live again. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Tammy Swann
March 26, 2019
To the Blanchard Family we are So Sorry to hear Mr.Edwin Blanchard/Family of your Brothers passing ❤We are Praying for each of you now and days to come❤I remember Mrs.Connie and Mr.Edwin talking fondly of Warren and they always enjoyed their visits to Texas at Warren's Beautiful home ❤He will be missed by many but forever in our Hearts as Mrs.Connie is ❤Hugs,Prayers,and Love across the Miles to each of you ❤
Steve & Lanette Rice
March 22, 2019
Oh, my friend, we will miss you and wish this next journey brings you tranquility and peace.
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Marilyn Gladson
March 22, 2019
Warren was our neighbor and friend. We will miss him.
Larry Fettig
March 22, 2019
Warren is in our prayers ! May he rest in peace !
Debby Bussey
March 21, 2019
Sending heartfelt sympathy your way. Warren was an amazing, kind generous person. He will be missed by many.
Robert Foster
March 21, 2019
My dear Warren, my long time friend, going to miss you greatly.
Now, Rest In Peace my friend.
Donna McEwen
March 21, 2019
So saddened to hear of this news. I have so many fond memories of working at the VA in the OR with Warren.
Linda Stierle
March 20, 2019
On behalf of the Society of Air Force Nurses, please know that we are mourning with you the passing of our friend and colleague, Captain Warren Blanchard. He was a remarkable man who made a difference in the lives of so many in his journey through life. A donation in his memory will be made by the Society. He will certainly be missed by many, and he will definitely not be forgotten by his Air Force Nurse Family.
Linda J. Stierle, Brigadier General, USAF (Retired)
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