Kevin J. Blanshan

Kevin Blanshan Obituary

Kevin J. Blanshan bon at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia on December 10, 1954, died at home in Tucson, Sunday, March 27, 2011 after a short but valent fight with Melanoma. Kevin was a well known Real Estate appraiser for many years and worked for many companies in Tucson. He also worked in the geophysics industry as a young man which allowed him to travel. Kevin's father was in the Air Force and he was fortunate to travel as a child and young adult. He continued to love travel all his life and did so whenever possible. Kevin's other love was skiing. So when the snow flew you could almost always see Kevin heading up Salt River Canyon to Pine Top. He graduated from Santa Rita High School in 1973 and attended two years at Pima Community College. Kevin, Preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Blanshan, 2004 will be greatly missed by his wife and partner, Molly; father, Lt. Colonel (retired) Harold "Doc" Blanshan; brother, Peter (Marilyn Woilman) Boston; sisters, Patricia Blanshan, Tucson and Priscilla Ralls, Appleton Wis,; nieces, Emmy (Jerry) Stetson, Clari (Isaac) Vasquez, Tucson, "Sissy" Patricia Ralls, Appleton, Wis and nephew, Frank (Tara) Ralls, St. Augustine, Florida and many great nieces and nephews. Kevin's family would like to thank Arizona Oncology and Carandolet Hospice for their wonderful care and caring during his illness. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales, 1375 S. Camino Seco, Tucson, a small reception will follow at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Humane Society of Southern AZ, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716 in Kevin's name. Arrangements handled by FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Blanshan

8 Entries

Kevin Mullins

March 25, 2019

Cant believe its been 8 years. I miss you dearly my friend.

Cecilia Miranda

April 7, 2011

My heart felt sympathies to the family during this sad time. It was a pleasure working with Kevin for so many years. The mortgage industry has lost a great appraiser and we have lost a great man with a huge heart.

Kevin Mullins

April 6, 2011

Vaya con Dios my old friend. There is a hole in my heart the size of Wisconsin. I will miss our Spring Training games weather be damned, annual trips to Phoenix for the Braves, but most of all I will miss the honesty, loyalty, and sense of humor of my best friend.

Rojeski Family

April 6, 2011

Kevin I wish for you a peaceful heart on your new journey, and hope you know that your time here left a wonderful impression in the hearts of many. In my heart, which you many a time filled with gut wrenching laughter, leaves You with the title of the funniest person I have EVER had the pleasure of knowing and loving. Good times, thank You!
To your family our condolences. Our love and prayers are with you.
Bobby, Melody & Marci

April 6, 2011

To the "whole" Blanshan family;
We share your loss while we think of Kevin and the "full" life he shared with all of us. I always envied Kevin for his free spirit and his zest for life and exploration, his natural warmth and kindness. We shared time as children, we shared time as young men, and recently shared conversation as adults. I salute my fallen friend with the utmost respect and I promise that your energy, kindness and lust for adventure will live on in all of us that shared this life with you. Molly--we never actually met but hope we do some day to share memories. Our heart, our prayers and our utmost respect for the entire Blanshan family is extended to you. Doc, Patricia, Priscilla, Peter and the entire Blanshan family--we love you all!!! We fully understand and share your loss. ALL our love--from the entire Henry family.
Robert,Sherri, Tiff and the rest!!!

April 6, 2011

Kevin, There are not enough words to describe what a wonderful person and friend you are.
Your laughter was contagious and it always made us smile. So many good memories, from Christmas parties to gatherings with friends or just hanging out after a hard day of work with your favorite rum and coke, good times. I miss you very much my friend.
Molly, I know this is an extremely hard time for you. You are such a wonderful person and Kevin was so lucky to have you in his life. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Linda Jarosz.

Esther Empens

April 4, 2011

Kevin, We had so many great times with you and Molly always filled with great laughter and conversation. We will miss our wine parties, and Thanksgiving celebrations together. What great times, Primo, dinner parties, horse races and such. Thanks for all the memories and straight talk. We love you and miss you. The Empens Family

Tina Young

April 4, 2011

Kevin, You have a gentle soul and we are very fortunate to have had you in our lives. I have so many wonderful memories and I will cherish them forever. Do you remember our Grease skits we did for Carol? I smile everytime I think of them.
My condolences to you Molly and your families at this very sad time. May God bless all of you.

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