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Donald Blair Obituary
Donald Blair, 90, was born on September 30, 1921 in Highland Park, Ca. and passed away on September 29, 2011 in West Covina, Ca. He was the owner of Blair's Speed Shop in Pasadena since 1946 and is renowned in his auto racing industry. "The Don Blair Story" was published in the October 2011 issue of the Rod & Custom Magazine.
Visitation services will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 5-9:00 pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel and Reception Center. A Celebration of Life service will take place at 7pm the same evening with a time of sharing "Blair" stories. A private interment will be held on Friday, October 7, 2011 at Glen Haven & Sholom Memorial Park.
He leaves his niece, Jacquelin Eckles of Carlsbad and numerous friends.
Condolences may be sent to the family through our web site. The family requests no flowers. Risher Montebello Mortuary are Funeral Directors. www.rishermortuary.com.
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Theresa Dominguez
September 27, 2020
I hope you are still racing in heaven Don
Brent Lotspeich
January 10, 2012
I was just a teenaged hotrodder in the late sixties and Don gave me good advice on what parts to buy with the few bucks I had. A fair and honest man. RIP
Bob Blinn
October 14, 2011
I met Don and his brother Bruce when I returned from service with the Navy in 1946. He had just opened his shop on Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena. I had a '32 roadster at home waiting for me. Don suggested I join the Los Angles Gopher SCTA car club, of which he was a member. I did join and met a number of dedicated racing enthusiast, thanks to him. Don was one of the all time good guys, he will be missed.
Mike Lompart
October 11, 2011
I ran a 62 Chevy 409 with Blair's Speed Shop painted on the side. Don was always fair and patient with me. I will miss him.
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Steve Anderson
October 10, 2011
I didn't know Don, but I read about him and his shop in the magazines when I was growing up. He was a terrific man, and leaves a long legacy of hot rodding greatness!
Mike Jones
October 8, 2011
Don, you will be missed. Thanks for helping a kid make his dreams become realities.
Kevin Aardahl
October 8, 2011
I grew up in Pasadena in the 60's and 70's just a few blocks from Blair's Speed Shop. Stopped in from time to time on Saturday's after visiting all the motorcycle shops on my Stingray. Blair's contribution to the hot rod world will always be remembered. Wish I was born earlier and had a chance to learn from the greats ! Great to see that building, relatively unchanged after all these years.
Ralph Jackson
October 6, 2011
May you rest in peace, truly a good man.
Theresa Dominguez
October 5, 2011
Don we will miss you lots, you are a kind hearted soul.
Gina Eckles
October 4, 2011
Uncle Don will be missed. His name carries on in the middle name of his great-great nephew, Thomas "Blair" Eckles. Our condolences and best wishes to his many terrific friends! Love-- William, Gina, and Wilson Eckles
vince hughes
October 3, 2011
"Double Dollar Don" always treated us very well in the Pasadena store in the '60s and '70s. RIP my brother.
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