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Donald Blacker Obituary

Donald J. Blacker, a longtime Boulder resident, 25 year Boulder Army Store supervisor, and member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Boulder #9, died October 18, 2019, at the age of 63. He was loved by everyone he met and is truly missed. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 9, 2020, at Mountain View Memorial Park 3016 Kalmia Ave, Boulder, CO 80301. Don was born on September 8, 1956, to Rita (Meyer) and Herbert Blacker in Decatur, IL. The family later relocated to Boulder, where Donald completed his education at Boulder High School. Don was preceded in death by his mother and father and his sister Barbara Schiferl. He is survived by his sisters; Elizabeth Blacker of West Glacier, MT; Patricia Carter of Broomfield, CO; Margaret Blacker of Concord, NH; and brothers Stephen Blacker of Boulder, CO and Richard Blacker of Westminster, CO. Contributions: Colorado Public Radio, 7409 South Alton Ct., Centennial, CO 80112. To send an online message to the family visit www.murphy funeraldirectors.com.

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Published by The Daily Camera on Oct. 4, 2020.

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Dave Morgam

July 20, 2025

You were a good one Don

Marty and Jack Gorce

October 6, 2020

As neighbors of the Blackers from 1973 until their house was sold, we knew Don well. And when he was employed by the BAS, we regularly dropped by, not only to shop, but to say "hi". We will surely miss him, and offer his family our deep condolences.

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