STANLEY BLOUIN "Chip"
Stanley Gordon "Chip" Blouin died peacefully from Parkinson's on Thursday, February 6, 2014 in Falls Church, Virginia. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Anne Blouin. Born in Houston Texas on June 20, 1930, Chip attended the University of Houston where he studied art. Following graduation he joined the Navy where he served his country honorably for 27 years, rising to the rank of Commander, retiring in 1979. After the military, Chip was employed by George Washington University as Director of New Programs for the Continuing Engineering Education Program. He retired from GW in 1995 which gave him many years to enjoy his grandchildren and his love and passion for the outdoors. Chip was very creative and skillful in many things including cooking, gardening and carpentry and shared his talents with charities such as Christmas in April. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his two children, Wendy Blouin Harmic and her husband David of Oak Hill, Virginia and Michael Blouin of Corvallis, Oregon. He will also be sadly missed by his three grandsons, Sam, Chris, and Avery, his sister Pat Faw of Houston, Texas as well as his brothers and sisters-in-law and his nieces and nephew. He was predeceased by his former wife Egla Morales Blouin. He will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors with a memorial service held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Skiing Tuckerman Ravine in June, omg can it be over 40 years ago? A trip I invited myself on and was welcomed by Chip, initiating one of my longest-term friendships. Climbing Mt. Washington, N.H. by a dubious route that involved tunneling through mountain heather in a steep rocky gully. (Which led to our inventing a new sport of “Burrowing” where we could be champions. Alas never reaching Olympic standing.) Ski Race Camp somewhere in New England. Then with Judy and Anne on more backpack trips to Dolly Sods than Judy and I can count. And an ill-advised but - in retrospect - enjoyable two thousand foot vertical “life-affirming march” bushwhacking up a steep trail-less rubble-strewn ravine in Shenandoah NP with full backpacks to meet Anne and Wendy who had the good sense to come in from above. Chip and David as two older gents joining the ladies of McLean on a garden tour. Champagne and Chocolate parties at the Blouin's. And most recently the four of us establishing a practice of once-a-month dinner outings. Oh, heavens, how I will miss Chip, but what excellent memories. What a wonderful man to be privileged to have counted as a friend.
David Dantzler
February 13, 2014
Anne, I am greatly saddened to hear of Chip's passing. May the many memories you have, sustain and comfort you during this sad time. Chip will be sorely missed by all who knew him, but he is in a beautiful place now, free from all pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gretchen Paul
February 12, 2014
Anne, Meeghan and I are so very sorry for your loss. I'm grateful for the opportunities I had to meet Chip. He was a lovely man. We will keep you and your entire family in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Jeff De Cagna
February 11, 2014
Chip (whom I always knew as Gordon) was my first cousin. We lived a couple blocks apart in Houston's Norhill area. Although he went to public school and I went to parochial school, we spent a lot of time playing together as kids and as teens were in the same Sea Scout unit. We maintained a good East Coast - West Coast relationship and he will be greatly missed.
Joseph Byrne Simpson
February 11, 2014
Chip (whom I always knew as Gordon) was my first cousin. We lived a couple blocks apart in Houston's Norhill area. Although he went to public school and I went to parochial school, we spent a lot of time playing together as kids and as teens were in the same Sea Scout unit. We maintained a good East coast - West coast relationship and he will be greatly missed. Joseph Byrne Simpson
Joseph Byrne Simpson
February 11, 2014
Anne, Andrew and I are thinking of you and your family, Chip was such a delightful, funny and loving man who will be sadly missed.
Tracey & Andrew Burtt
February 10, 2014
Anne and family, you'll be saying goodbye to someone who sounds like a wonderful father, husband, and friend. May his spirit live on in each of you.
Shelley Sanner
February 9, 2014
For years, Chip and Anne shared some wonderful times together in the mountains. I am grieving his loss.
Ron Mead
Ron Mead
February 8, 2014
Chip was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. He left a legacy to be proud of.
Rich & Kristine Strouse
February 8, 2014
May it comfort you to know that Stanley is not longer suffering. May the Father of tender mercies be with you.
Jay Lewis
February 8, 2014
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