Henry Blatchford

I worked with "Doc" for a good number of years and he was a prince of a person.......always had a friendly smile to greet you with.

Dad, I will forever miss you and I will always treasure being "daddy´s little girl". You were such a great guy, handsome, funny, hard working, the king of fishing. You taught us kids and grandkids so much about hunting, fishing, taking care of our elders, love and so much more. Forever in my heart love, Karen your forever "Babe"

Doc was a kind and caring person. His heart was filled with joy when he watch someone catch a fish. My uncle came to AK to fish with Dic. The second year it became apparent he had slowed down, couldn't cast to get the distance nerded. We talked it out went and picked the largest Zebko possible. The next trip my uncle was able to cast, hook and reel the silvers in. Doc was happier than us both. When he returned to Japan he was diagnosed with bone, brain cancer and lived about another...

In loving memory of Doc, a most wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I last saw you at the AK Heart Institute and much to the surprise of your caregivers, you knew me with the most happiest smile. I will never forget our friendship of nearly 50 years. You brought much joy and laughter to everyone. RIP Doc. I love you, from Gator.

What an amazing life he had! His daughter Karen McDonald is a friend. My deepest condolences.

Doc was a dear friend. I sat at the Noisy Goose for coffee for many years with Doc and others. I'm sorry I had not visited with Doc for a while. I miss him and know him as a kind and giving man.

Doc and I shared some good times together while working for several of the same construction companies. He was a great person to know and was always full of laughter. I have known Doc for many years along with many of his relatives whom I had also worked with. I was born and raised in Seward where I knew others of his relatives whom I hadn't worked with also. It was a small community back in the early days, and the entire town was like one big family.

Grandpa doc was the only grandpa I´ve ever known. He was the most genuine, thoughtful, kind grandfather I could´ve asked for. I will cherish our memories for the rest of my life. I love you Grandpa