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Arthur Blackburn Obituary

Arthur Allen Blackburn, Jr.

Mesa - Services for Arthur Allen Blackburn, Jr., 68, of Mesa Arizona will be 1:00 pm at Lakeshore Mortuary Chapel

He died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at home. Mr. Blackburn was born in Kansas City, Mo. and moved to Arizona in 1961. He attended East High School where he met his wife of 47 years. He attended Arizona State University and was the first in his family to graduate from college with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. After graduation he was employed at Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, CA. He returned to Arizona in 1981 and worked for Garrett, Allied Signal and then Honeywell before retiring.

Survivors include wife Carol of Mesa, his mother, Bonnie of Mesa, brother Robert (Candy) of Gilbert, daughter Melissa (Scott) of Gilbert, son Matthew of Mesa, grandchildren Wesley, Mackenzie and Riley and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur.

Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association

Arrangements are under the direction of Lakeshore Mortuary, Mesa, Arizona. www.LakeshoreMort.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Arizona Republic from Feb. 20 to Feb. 24, 2021.

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Kim Vidaure

February 25, 2021

Blackburn family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Allen at Honeywell, he always had a smile and a quick "hello" for me. May he rest in peace.

brenda

February 24, 2021

A lifetime together is never enough. Carol, I am thinking of you and your kids during this difficult time. God's blessings Tom & Brenda

Deane Krmpotich

February 24, 2021

Rest In Peace Al
I will always remember your laugh. You always had a way of making work at Garrett/AlliedSignal/Honeywell more fun.

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Munson Family

Sent Flowers

February 22, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

American Heart Association

February 22, 2021

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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