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CHARLES LEROY "CHUCK" BLANKENSHIP
1952 - 2023
BORN
1952
DIED
2023
CHARLES BLANKENSHIP Obituary
Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at the Mayor Bill Overstreet Park, (aka the Whale Park,) in Juneau, Alaska. Brief memorial service will begin at 5 pm followed by a potluck meal and fellowship. The family will begin setting up around 2pm, and anyone is welcome to swing through earlier to share memories, hugs, or help setting up.
We hope that anyone who has ever been touched by Chuck's love of life and sense of humor, to come help us celebrate his birthday and his life with us.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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J.D. Morgan
October 23, 2023
Chuck knew how to smell the roses on the journey. He especially liked to laugh, and especially if it was at your expense! He was my Asst. Director at my State job. I'm sitting in my cubicle one day, and in motors a remote control vehicle and stops at my feet. As I'm looking at it, a small appendage raises up and squirts me with a stream of water! Of course, Chuck was operating the thing from out of sight. Years later, I had my own private office, and one day I was working at my computer and kept hearing strange surreptitious noises. Drove me nuts: turned out Chuck had put a prank thumb drive on my computer with that end in mind. I promised him I'd get even with him, but I never did. God Bless You Brother, thanks for the memories. I'll see you after a while... Jef Morgan, Juneau
Terry Dale
August 16, 2023
Chuck was such a wonderful man to all. He especially loved his family, fishing, being a good state employee and in my experiences over the years he was a joy to be with, RIP Chuck. My condolences to Jan and family
Earnie Ray
July 23, 2023
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13&14.
Melvin Torgerson
June 26, 2023
A sad day hearing of Chuck´s passing. Wow, what a life - he was a GOAT! The stories he told of life, fishing, boating, the colorful characters of S.E. Alaska, could fill at least a few books. I´m sure he´s tying up a Chuck original to cast with the Earl Case rod to some hangry Cutties and Dollies on Kowee, Montana, Sheep, and momma bear and cubs and the eagles are looking on with approval. God-speed, Chuck!
Leasa Davis
June 25, 2023
This is sad news. I had the good fortune to work for and with Mr. Blankenship. He always made work interesting and fun!
Martha Richardson
June 23, 2023
I feel blessed to know such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jay Williams
June 22, 2023
I still remember Chuck's "Corned Beef and Cabbage" concoction circa 1970. Chuck had a great, & subtle sense of humor. Condolences to his family.
Jay Williams (Phoenix)
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