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John Albert BLAKE John Albert Blake, 76, passed away March 18, 2011, in Kent, Washington. He was born May 10, 1934, in Wyandotte, Michigan, where he was raised and graduated from Roosevelt H.S. in 1952. John dedicated over 11 years in the US Army serving in Vietnam and Germany. He was a proud member of VFW Post 1263. He worked for the Boeing Company for over 26 years and was proud to be part of working on the 1st Presidential Airplane and the B2 Stealth Bomber. He is survived by his brother Hank Blake and wife Aimee of Roscommon, Michigan. John will be remembered as a beloved brother, uncle, and friend. In the arms of an Angel may you rest in peace and have everlasting life through Christ. Memorial will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Maple Valley on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, promptly at 2:00pm.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 22, 2011.

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Susan Blake-Sharp

April 5, 2011

Uncle Jack may you R.I.P. Now Grandma and Grandpa ,Aunt Patty and Uncle Bob are with you again.

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