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Harry Blake Obituary

passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his children on October 27, 2010. He was the youngest son of Roy and Lena Blake of McKinleyville. He was the last surviving brother to Howard, Eugene, Belle Shannon and Mary Fassett. Harry's beloved wife of 60 years, Goldie A. Blake passed away September 20, 2006. His is survived by his children: Paul Blake; Sharon Knife, 2 grandsons and 2 great-grandchildren; Thomas Blake, 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson; and Cynthia Molander, 3 grandsons and 3 great-grandsons. He graduated from Arcata High School. He served in the Navy repairing ships in Pearl Harbor during WWII. He, also briefly served in the United States Army. He worked over 20 years in a supervisory role for Humboldt State University Plant Operations. His greatest loves were his wife and their children and grandchildren. He loved riding his horse Andy, doing carpenter work and spending time visiting with family and friends. He was very much loved by his family and will be truly missed by his family and friends. A memorial service and internment of his ashes will be announced at a later date. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.

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Published by Times-Standard on Oct. 31, 2010.

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Ginevra Blake

November 17, 2010

Harry was one of the finest human beings. We will miss him and my heart goes out to you

Connie Holland

November 3, 2010

Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God bless you with peace and comfort.

Rosie Chetty Standridge

November 3, 2010

Cindy & Tom,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to see them leave. You have such awesome memories that is what we go with. My sympathy to your family. My prayers are with you all.

Susan Magliano-Holbrook

November 1, 2010

Cindy and Tom
So sorry about your Dad. It's so hard to lose those that we love. Please extend my heartfelt sympathy to all your family and know that your friends of 'old' remember you and are praying for you.

October 31, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I have such warm memories of time spent with your family.
You are all in my prayers.

Connie Christner Nolan

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