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Samuel Blenman Obituary

Samuel Hadley BLENMAN Samuel Hadley Blenman passed away at the age of 75 in Seattle, WA on June 1, 2011. He had been ill for some time. Samuel was born March 28, 1936 in Panama City to Eva and Samuel Blenman. Samuel was the oldest of seven children. He went to school in Panama then moved to Kansas to attend Wichita State University, where he met the love of his life Shirley. On June 24, 1961 they were united in Holy Matrimony. He worked many years with the Boeing Company and also for the Army Corp. of Engineers. Samuel enjoyed sports, especially golfing and horse racing. He also excelled in track as a runner. Samuel enjoyed singing bass in the choir. He is survived by his daughter Marisa M. Blenman of Seattle, WA; two sisters, Vilma and Celia of Panama; two brothers, Carlos of Puerto Rico and Panama, and Walter of Panama. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Shirley, son Rodrigo and brothers Arndel and Mervyn. Inurnment will take place at Washington Memorial Park. Samuel loved his family and friends very much and he will be missed by all who knew him.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Jun. 7, 2011.

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July 6, 2011

I met Sam while at Boeing (70's) but didn't work with him until mid 80's while in shipyards in Portland. His engineering work experience and work ethic was amazing when it came to any piping system. Even after he left the Navy office in Seattle and was working in Portland for the Army I could call for engineering help and he'd always have good suggestions.
He always spoke very positive about his family. My thoughts after Sam's passing are very similar to your aunt Celia's (15 June) but she put her feelings into words much better than I could.
God be with you Marisa and your family.
John Gray, Seattle

The McFarquhars

June 27, 2011

Sincere condolences to the Blenmans on the death of Sam, Jr. from former neighbors and fellow church members in Panama. Let us continue in hope of Resurrection...

Celia Blenman

June 15, 2011

My condolence to my niece Marisa back in Washington. I know how you feel but dad is in a better place far from suffering and pains. It`s god`s working. Remember him the way he was, a loving, caring and understanding dad, brother uncle and cousin.Love you and take care. From your aunt and cousins.

Carmela Lowe Gobern

June 14, 2011

Sincere condolences to the Blenman family from the Lowe, Goodin and Gobern Families from the Republic of Panama. We were very dear friends and neighbors of the Blenman family in Paraiso, former Canal Zone (Panama). Condolences also from the Panama Cyberspace News.

bob wilmot

June 11, 2011

I worked with Sam for many yrs at SUPSHIP Seattle. We shared a fondness for fast horses (or slow ones it seemed frequently). After moving over to NOAA Sam frequently stopped by the office with his son and we shared stories of our friends. When Sam visited all work stopped in the office while several of us enjoyed his friendship. He was a good engineer but sometimes I think his true calling was that of an artist. He was amazing with his pen. He will be missed by all who knew him and we were fortunate to have shared a part of his life. He will never be forgotten!

Condolences to his family!

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