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Joe BLANKINSHIP Obituary

BLANKINSHIP, Joe, "Unforgettable" Joe passed away Christmas morning, December 25, 2012 at 82. A loving husband to Marilyn for 60 years, father of five, grandfather of seven and cherished being "Grandpa Joe" to many. Entrepreneur, miner and dreamer of a better future for all. Memorial Service Sunday, February 3, 2013, 2:00 p.m., Unity of Tucson Church, 3617 N. Camino Blanco Pl. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on Dec. 30, 2012.

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Diane Grundyson

February 3, 2013

Our thoughts are with you Marilyn and all of your family. Bruce, Diane & Eileen

Edie Hurley

January 24, 2013

I am sad and sorry for the loss of your beloved. My condolences to the family.

Bill Lindo

January 21, 2013

A Great man has passed away into time.

Casey Hoselton

January 4, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

January 2, 2013

Marilyn, our deepest condolences to you and your family. The world benefitted so much from Joe's life and his dedicated work. Thank God that he walked among us and most of all that he chose Tucson to be his home. May God bless you and give you peace.
Your Good Friends,
Cecilia Vindiola and Jim Austin

Alfred Hanabergh

January 1, 2013

Dear Joe Many thanks for the information and the inspiration to study magnatight and all the amazing properties of aloe Vera, you held so many interesting views of the minerals and plants of our world.

Edna Annie Partenheimer-Watkins

December 31, 2012

My family has known Joe & Marilyn and Blankinship family for over 45 years. They are family to us. Joe has Blessed us with his Caring love and Wit. I remember when we lived at the Country Club court, Joe would often sit at our parents table and talk about his stories, his dreams. Joe always had something planned. We will miss you Greatly our treasured Friend. Grandma Jean and Uncle Bill is at the heavenly gates with open arms. I pray God's Love and Protection be over the Family and His Peace to Comfort you.. With All of our Love, Jim, Edie, Annie & Jack

"So Joe, not pushing up daisies yet?" I said this to him every day for three years everytime I called.

Lee Bracker

December 30, 2012

I loved Joe and he became my father, but mostly my best friend. We logged a lot of time achieving more in one day than people do in a lifetime. We did 3 years worth of days. He gave to me the same thing he gave everyone.. I just took it and am doing something for everyone on this earth. I give him all the credit. I gave him what no other could. A good student. With Joe's help, I proved some of his theories about gold that he longed for and needed to know. For a teacher's teacher, he taught one well enough - well enough for me to realize the meaning of life. I see him in my dreams and I talk to him almost everyday even after I had to leave. And now, I can visit with him in my mind and listen to his lessons over and over again. He was my best friend for three years and because I was always there I know a side to Joe nobody knows but for me. He gave what he couldn't to anyone else. I want to share that soon now he is not here. For that, I'm privileged to be his pupil from then to now and here on out. Bless you my friend.. and I'll be there to pick you up again up for the next meeting.

Vicki & Howie Hibbs

December 30, 2012

You made a great impact on lots of us. You will be missed, you are loved.

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