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Blanchard, Michael "Flathead"
1944 ~ 2012
A Celebration of the life of Michael "Flathead" Blanchard will be held on April 14th, 3 pm 8160 Rosemary St, Commerce City. Weary of reading obituaries noting someone's courageous battle with death, Mike wanted it known that he died as a result of being stubborn, refusing to follow doctors' orders and raising hell for more than six decades. He enjoyed booze, guns, cars and younger women until the day he died.
Mike was born July 1944 in Colorado to Clyde and Ethel Blanchard. A community activist, he is noted for saving the Dr. Justina Ford house from demolition and defending those who could not defend themselves. He was a Republican delegate, life member of the NRA, founder and President of the Dead Cats MC. He loved music.
Mike was preceded in death by Clyde and Ethel Blanchard, survived by his beloved sons Mike and Chopper, former wife Jane Transue, brother Stephen Blanchard (Susan), Uncle Don and Aunt Cynthia Blanchard(his favorite); Uncle Dill and Aunt Dot, cousins and nephews, Baba Yaga can kiss his butt. So many of his childhood friends that weren't killed in Vietnam went on to become criminals, prostitutes and/or Democrats. He asks that you stop by and re-tell the stories he can no longer tell. As the Celebration will contain Adult material we respectfully ask that no children under 18 attend.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
June 8, 2021
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Rick Armstrong
Mike was a character. This is really kind of mild for Mike's thoughts and deeds! R.I.P. Flathead.
April 6, 2020
Dee Sova
I hope you are now in full enjoyment of the next life.You sound like my kind of people.
May 9, 2015
Madelyn Woods
I do not know you, I am moved so many people posted wonderful messages fly with the Angels rest peacefully
May 9, 2015
Richard Johnson
This is comedy gold.
RIP to an awesome person.
September 8, 2013
Susan Blanchard
Baba Yaga is all yours now Mike. I'm sure glad she can hear you now. To those of you that have shared such kind thoughts...the family thanks you.
August 26, 2013
Greg Hamilton
Keep the rubber side down in the afterlife, man. It would have been an honour to have met you. I'll hoist one to your memory tonight. Maybe even more than one... ;)
July 10, 2013
Bob Foy
R.I.P. Flathead and thanks for the beautiful obit. I'm sure you will not mind....all I need to do is change some dates and names and I have my obit.
July 10, 2013
harold chavis
R.I.P. Flathead.
July 6, 2013
Jeff Pierce
Sounds like a great guy. RIP Mike.
June 11, 2013
Jerry G
An honest obit. What a novelty. Sometimes it gags me to hear the minister,or others say, "He (she) never said anything bad about anyone, and was always such a calm and loving person." His obit is more like it.
April 4, 2013
A man I wish I'd known. An honest life, lived to it's best. Ride on, Mike. Fly with the angels.
P. Huffman
January 21, 2013
Raise hell in the afterlife brother...
January 14, 2013
Garv Dana
That guy must have been awesome. Thanks for keeping his obit up.
September 26, 2012
Kate McGonigal
More of us should have such an honest, real obituary after our own passing. Sorry I missed meeting him. What a man.
August 29, 2012
Vince Turner
I think Michael and I would have gotten on famously. Rest in Peace brother.
July 18, 2012
D Nedell
Finally a truthful obit. Get so tired f reading a page full of how wonderful and what accomplishments some one did. This man could have been a refreshing polictian. A honest man. Condolences to his family and may he R.I.P
July 17, 2012
What a wonderful obit. I wish I knew this man.
July 7, 2012
Susan
That is the best obituary I have ever read. I hope his life was as happy as that made me :)
June 27, 2012
Rusty Sherrill
I have showed this wonderful obituary to well over 50 people and have seen a big smile after each one finished reading it ! "Flathead" and I were born less than 30 days apart in 1944.
June 24, 2012
mimi Handler
http://www.oldrussia.net/baba.html More than you might have wanted to know about Baba Yaga
June 12, 2012
Dave Read
Didn't know you but yes I did. " A Free Soul always has many Friends , not always knowing, exactly , who they are .
May 25, 2012
D.W. MOORE
R.I.P.oh thats funny, sence of humor and good story teller to the end!!! Darrin Moore Flint,Michigan
May 24, 2012
Dave Colf
I never met him but I can tell from his obit that America lost a treasure. What a legacy!
May 23, 2012
William Dressler
My kind of man and one hell of a message!
May 21, 2012
A true hero is honest till the end - I hope I go the same way!
May 19, 2012
Shelley O'Rourke
My father died recently and now I wish I'd written something like this for him. He would have loved this. A simply splendid obituary. What an entertaining fellow Mr Blanchard must have been.
May 17, 2012
this is one beastly guy... rip
May 17, 2012
Miss the guy and I don't even know him..
May 13, 2012
rk
As I sit tonight sad at my fathers recent passing, I somehow came cross Flatheads story. Tears became laughter. My head is now filled with my fathers laughter. He's laughing so hard he has tears running down his face as Flathead tells his storys. Thanks for sharing Flathead with us all. "Guns, Booze and Woman. How Southern.
May 11, 2012
I don't know'em and i miss him
May 5, 2012
Carl Kruse
I'm sure Mike is raising hell in Kingdom Come. Here's to him.
May 4, 2012
Who's "Baba Yaga"?
R.I.P. Flathead.
May 4, 2012
SUSAN FRANK
try to R.I.P :)
May 2, 2012
BF Deal
Didn't know Flathead but wish I had. May we all leave the planet with as much moxie as he had. Thanks for reaching out to remind the rest of us that life's too short to have a bad time.
May 1, 2012
Nick Haldean
i will raise all kinds of hell in your Honor "flathead"
April 30, 2012
J Avery
Thank you Michael "Flathead" Blanchard; a man I never knew, but will never forget.
April 30, 2012
Sounds like a hell of a man, my loss for not having
met him. David McClendon- Marietta, Ga
April 29, 2012
mike blanchard
Dad, Thank you for teaching me all the things you did! I wish there were more time to learn all things you know. I miss you.
April 29, 2012
B Murphy
Best Obituary Ever....criminals, prostitutes and/or Democrats - classic
April 29, 2012
Tim Allan
Never heard your name before today but, you have my eternal respect. "I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints"!
April 26, 2012
Ken McDonald
God loves a man who IS his brothers' keeper.
April 26, 2012
Eric
I agree with Russ.
April 25, 2012
Flathead-
I never knew you, but after reading this I'll never forget you.
April 25, 2012
Russ
Flathead-
I never knew you, but after reading this I'll never forget you.
April 25, 2012
Alicia
I love this obituary. It's so refreshing to read an honest, funny obit. A true testament to the person he was, I'm sure! May you rest in peace, Flathead...
P.S...wish you were still around to vote :o)
April 24, 2012
Brenda Hamilton
I've never read a more witty obituary. What a great loss this must be to those that knew Flathead. I wish I'd had the pleasure of meeting him. Sounds like he had a full life doing the things he loved doing, we should all be so lucky.
April 24, 2012
Eric M
Sounds like a guy a lot of us would've love to have known. Love the fact that he drafted his own obituary - what a hoot he must've been.
April 24, 2012
DCBob
We sure could use a lot more he-men like you, Flathead, esp. come 6 November. God bless & God rest...
April 24, 2012
Scott Spangler
Gayley Bedight this Gallant Knight,
in Sunshine and in Shadow.
Shadow said he,
Where can it be?
This Land They call EL Dorado
Ride, Boldly Ride, My Friend!
May God Grant You the Speed.
May others see the need.
Truly, you saw life for what it is, and ever shall be.
Find this place they call EL Dorado!
I didn't know you in life. Perhaps our paths will cross in death.
April 24, 2012
Same year I was born Flathead. God Bless!
Randy Barnes
Perryton, Texas
April 23, 2012
Fuzzy Knight
Sounds like a man I would have liked to have known. Too many people go about life living their life to please others. Via Con Dios
April 23, 2012
Sargeant Schulz
RIP, Flathead. Even Heaven needs Hellraisers.
April 23, 2012
Dennis C. Ryan
I never met Flathead, but I wish I had. Having ridden bikes since 1966 I knew (and still know) a lot of guys just like him.
Live life on your own terms, don't hurt anybody who doesn't deserve it, and die with no regrets.
April 23, 2012
A C
Sounds like you had fun every single day of your life. Most people can't say the same. Hope I can when my time comes.
April 23, 2012
Michelle Kufta
God Bless you! You sound awesome, I can only hope that at the end of my life, I can say I lived like this! Inspirational!
April 22, 2012
Don Mc Nichol
God Bless America for those who live free
April 22, 2012
Chelsea
RIP You sound like an awesome man.
April 22, 2012
Adam Farmer
Ride on and stay FREE Forever, my brother. I still remember the Memorial Day Party, back in 1976. You and Bingo furnished the beef, and I furnished, the kegs of beer. Nederland-Colo. will never forget you. Brother Adam
April 22, 2012
David Wehrly
Can anyone ask more from life?
April 22, 2012
AMEN, Brother Flathead. Tell it like it is. God Bless your Heart. Love ya, gammyx3(Shelby, AL)
April 21, 2012
Robert Faust
Having just been directed to this obit from my flathead ford site, I can see the world has lost a good man. Sounds like someone who walked heavy and didn't need a big stick. I hope this person is looking down at everyone now, laughing at this wonderful obit and probably ready to slam back a couple of overfilled shots. God bless and enjoy your rest, sounds like you lived the life of a man's man! RIP my brother, hope to meet you when it's my turn!
April 21, 2012
Chumbe Salinas
I never met Mr. Blanchard but somebody sent me his obit and I just had to express my condolences to his family and loved ones. I wish I had had the pleasure of knowing him. He seems like someone I would have befriended had I met him. I respect and admire him for telling it like he saw it. May he rest in peace.
April 21, 2012
Chumbe Salinas
I never met Mr. Blanchard but somebody sent me his obit and I just had to express my condolences to his family and loved ones. He seems like someone I would have befriended had I known him. I respect and admire him for telling it like he saw it. May he rest in peace!
April 21, 2012
Sunny in AZ
Tell it like it is...all that really matters is love!
April 21, 2012
Lucille Miller
Well bless your heart for telling like it is. Ride like the wind. May your family always smile when they think of you.
April 21, 2012
Earl Melton
This was a man I am sorry I did not meet. He would have fit right in at a place on the Gulf Coast: "Two Bubbas bar, grill and speed shop" Anyone who loved good booze, bad women and fast cars would have fit in there.
April 20, 2012
I hope his friends and family are able to celebrate the life of a man who sounds like he was an absolute original! I'll raise a glass to him -- give 'em hell in the hereafter, Flathead.
April 20, 2012
Kevin McKenna
God bless Flathead, his family, friends, and anyone who had the good fortune of ever coming into contact with him. Flathead is my hero and inspiration.
April 20, 2012
steve pong
my condolences to the entire Flathead family
April 20, 2012
BAGS
SOMEONE WE SHOULD ALL LOOK UP TO. A TRUE AMERICAN.
April 20, 2012
Robert McKenna
condolences to the family of Michael Blanchard. I will personally light many candles in your memory.
A glass will lifted in your honor by many.
Bob McKenna, Birmingham, Alabama
April 20, 2012
doug nelson
What a character! Sounds like an all around good guy and straight shooter. RIP, Flathead!
April 20, 2012
Love it! A man true to himself until the very end.
April 19, 2012
Jamie McCool
I'll be sure to crush a few in your honor this weekend my good Sir! I hope your loved ones can console them selves in the knowledge that even in death you were able to bring smiles to the faces of thousands around the world!
April 19, 2012
D K
Sounds like a great man, who enjoyed his life.
April 19, 2012
Audrey Smilley
Flathead, you sound like my kind of friend. On to Valhalla, brother, and raise hell on the other side!
April 19, 2012
Mel D
And here I thought I was running out of things to drink to! Thank you!
April 19, 2012
Judy Durante
Absolutely awesome! I wish I had known him!!!
April 19, 2012
Marcia Weaver
Sounds like you were cool Flathead. Sorry I missed knowing you. Glad you liked Music.
Marcia (Jackson, MS)
April 19, 2012
Kim
You were a amazing man. Your memory will live on forever. You have touched many lives with your honesty and you're sense of humor. You will be greatly missed. I wish for peace and happiness to the family.
April 19, 2012
Kevin G
You are a man of great interest and adventure. Straight forward and honesty is how everyone should be. R.I.P.
April 19, 2012
Rob Lowe
Yes my new hero, saying exactly what you needed to say and to whom you needed to say it to. Sounds just like i would want mine to to say. I thinks its great .R.I.P. Flathead...R LOWE(medina,ohio)
April 19, 2012
Toni
I only wish I had the pleasure of knowing you. Rest in peace.
Toni (IL)
April 19, 2012
goodbye flathead...in your honor i will also ask that my funeral be at least PG13
-Cody Stark (Sacramento, CA)
April 19, 2012
K Wilkinson
I didn't know you but if I had, we could have been friends. RIP.
April 19, 2012
Jill Sisson
Wish we got to meet, but someday maybe we will - Peace
April 19, 2012
Doc Corbin
I now have a new hero! RIP, Flathead!
April 19, 2012
tee ray
I love the fact you had input on your own obit I have been thinking of making a "death file" for years including a list of songs to be burned ona cd for all my friends God bless your family
April 19, 2012
theresa
Tell Uncle Cliff and Grandpa Hi for me.
April 19, 2012
YOLO!
April 18, 2012
Rich Sharland
Great job with your life, Brother. I'll be looking forward to meeting you in "Fiddler's Green" somewhere down the road. USARV 67-68.
April 18, 2012
Andy S
My condolences to the family. Such a lively soul is going to leave a big hole. Thank you Flathead for reminding us that life is to be cherished and lived to the fullest (and the nice chuckle I got from reading this very original obit!).
April 18, 2012
Dae Powell
You'd have loved Dallas, Texas, dood!
April 18, 2012
A.E. Wells
Good sir, I have never met you and am actually located all the way across the country, but anyone who can make me laugh from the great beyond is one stand up guy. RIP sir, and condolences to your family and friends.
April 18, 2012
Eric Van Horn
You rock!
April 18, 2012
STEPHANIE Castro
rock on! You lived life YOUR WAY
April 18, 2012
Charles Stuckey
Flathead would have been among my best friends - - so sorry that I didn't know him . Peace to the family .
April 18, 2012
C.J. Scharf
I am very sorry that I never met him, he sounded like a great guy!!!!
April 18, 2012
George Gallitano
Thanks for the Chuckle, Flathead. God Bless and good luck in the great beyond.
April 18, 2012
Dave Hershberger
Sounds like my kind of guy. Wish I'd known him and hung out with him.
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