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BLANCHE REBECCA JONTE
Aug. 30, 1925 - May 12, 2013
Blanche Rebecca Jonte, 87, went to heaven peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2013.
Celebration of Life will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 15 at Foust Funeral Home Chapel, Grapevine, TX.
Blanche was born on August 30, 1925 in Tampa, Florida. She lived in El Centro from 1954-1964 where she owned an Arthur Murray dance studio and worked for C.A. Irving Realtors. She remained in California until 1997 when she and her husband, Bill " Jack" Jonte, of 45 plus years, moved to Grapevine, TX. Blanche loved Grapevine, going to Silver Sneakers to exercise, dancing playing cards, bingo, garage sales and being around people; she was a joy to all that knew her.
Blanche is survived by her sister Joyce Baker of California; her children, Devi Deaver, Darlene Freed and husband David, Rodger Johnson and wife Deborah, all of Grapevine; Jack's children, JoDene Jonte, Jerry Jonte and wife Judy from CA; 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for BLANCHE JONTE
May 18, 2013
Dear Blanche, thank you for always being so kind and welcoming to me into the family and your home....I will always remember our stay with you on our way to Virginia when we all piled into your car after dinner and drove to the new Crispy Creme and you insisited we all get the warm glazed donuts and piged out all the way home!! One of many great memories of you and your family. May you be reunited with all your loved ones in heaven and have peace and love. Ruthie
May 16, 2013
Devi and all the family. We, the Thomas Family offer our deepest sympathies at the loss of your beloved Blanche.
My you be blessed with peace, comfort, and love during this difficult time.
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Much Love,
Angie and Rob Thomas
Maine
Jacque Baker
May 15, 2013
Our hearts are broken in California. We all loved you very much and will greatly miss you. We were blessed to have you in our family and know that your heavenly family is happy to be with you again. Until our time comes, we will cherish our memories.
Holly Wilson
May 14, 2013
i loved her, she loved me. i will carry her with me forever. love you all very much
Me and my beloved Mom
Devi Deaver
May 14, 2013
Mom, will miss you always. But I know you are reunited with your loved ones above, free from pain and ills, and that gives me joy. Thank you for being my mom. Love you forever.
May 14, 2013
I know Blanche and Uncle Bill Jack are dancing in heaven. God bless.
Grandma and Becky
Rebekah Griffin
May 13, 2013
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