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Donald Blois Obituary
Don Blois was born and raised in Vallejo, Calif. He graduated from Vallejo High School in 1952. He was also a graduate of Vallejo Junior College, Sacramento State University, and Golden Gate University in San Francisco.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953-1955 and was stationed in Japan during the Korean conflict. Don worked in San Francisco for more than 37 years as the head of human resources for three major companies. During that time, he was active in many San Francisco business organizations such as The CommonWealth and World Trade Club.
Don was a member of the Vallejo Golf Club and served as a director at one time. He was a longtime member of the Vallejo Elks Lodge and a past Exalted Ruler from 1996-1997. Don loved to be surrounded by family and friends with an Old Crow cocktail in hand; no ice.
He enjoyed golf, deep sea fishing, searching out the finest restaurants, and putzing around his yard. He also had a passion for one of Jodeane's fine cooked meals, a challenging domino game and trips to fine gambling establishments.
Don and his beloved wife, Jodeane, were happily married for more than 55 years. They have three loving children, Yvonne, Camille, and Phillip; and one grandson, his only and favorite, Ricky J. Varni II.
Friends and family are invited to a memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010 at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo. There will be a memorial reception immediately following the service at Vallejo Elks, 2850 Redwood Parkway, Vallejo.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Loma Vista Farm or the Elks National Foundation.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo, (707) 552-6696.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Blois
LINDA NEWTON
October 30, 2010
Jodeane: My sincere sympathy to you and your family for your loss.
Denise Bodin
October 29, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
October 20, 2010
Dearest Family, I know the pain and loss you feel. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dad will be missed. I will miss him saying "come on in Michelle". Mom, Camille, Ricky any time or day I am there for you. Love Michelle
Mitzi Bennett
October 20, 2010
Jodean I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy and prayers are with you.
Jim Millholland USMC
October 19, 2010
semper fidelis
Robin DeFreitas
October 18, 2010
Yvonne, Camile, jodeane and Philip..We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. Please know that our love and prayers are with you.
Robin and Mike DeFreitas Fruitvale, Idaho
Toni Blackwell
October 18, 2010
Jodeane and Family.....I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. He was a great guy and I truly enjoyed working with him at Wilbur-Ellis.
You and your family are in my prayers.
Alan & Barbara Silveira
October 18, 2010
Jodeane and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss and our sincere sympathy is with you and your family at this time of need.
October 17, 2010
Jodeane and Fasmily
I was so very sorry to hear about Don. He was one of the "good guys" and will truly be missed. My prayers are with you all.
sincerely, Barbara Riley, Sun Lakes, AZ
Doris & Gordon Francis
October 17, 2010
Jodeane, Yvonne, Camille & Phillip.
Although we have never met we have heard a lot of nice things from your sister & the children's aunt Bernida and want to express our sadness and deepest sympathy on the passing of Don. I keep this saying in my heart when we lose a loved one and hope it gives you some comfort;
God saw Don getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched him, and saw him pass away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Twin Chapels Mortuary
October 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 16, 2010
Jodeane,
John and I are so very sorry for your loss. Don was a wonderful man and we have such wonderful memories of him. You are in our prayers.
Love,
Bev & John O'Hara
Jim Chestney
October 16, 2010
Yvonne, sorry for your loss, please accept our deepest sympathies
Jim & Roxie
The Haanpaa Family
October 16, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. We hope you find comfort in the words of John 5:28 during this difficult time.
William Benson
October 16, 2010
Don was a loving and caring Brother-in-law (BROTHER) He was part of my life as far back as I can remember. We didn't do a lot together, but I knew he was always there and willing to help if necessary. We shared many fishing stories, his were always better than mine. Don's smile was infectious, you couldn't help but smile when talking to him.
Don will be missed but always LOVED and never forgotten.
Your Brother Bill(y)
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