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1931
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2020
Maurice Blackburn Obituary
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Carey Collins
June 8, 2020
I know Maurice from the Canoe Club. He was always an admirable person and very kind and fun to be with. As a paddler, I knew Maurice to be a reliable and sober minded person who I could follow on the river. Every season Maurice would make a point of greeting me and inviting me to go on whatever he was paddling. I thought very highly of him as a human being. I will miss him very much. My kindest regards To Mottie and Family.
Raymond Williams
June 8, 2020
Motty,
You and Maurice were some of the first CCC members I paddled with during my first Week of Rivers in the late 1990s, and you made me feel welcome both on and off the river. Joining any trip that Maurice organized guaranteed a good day. I will miss Maurice, especially his calm demeanor and his humor.
My deepest sympathies to you and the family as you mourn his loss.
Martha Whitecotton
April 14, 2020
Motty, I never knew Maurice, but I knew you. Respect and love you so much. Thinking of you and holding you close. Take care. Love, Martha
Vicki Taylor
April 7, 2020
Maurice spent many hours in meetings and on the river in order to leave a lasting legacy for paddlers and river conservation. It was a pleasure to work with him and serve with him on the board of the Catawba Wateree Relicensing Coalition. He will be greatly missed but his spirit and expertise are enshrined in the rules that govern our river. Heartfelt condolences to you Motty and family.
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April 5, 2020
Maurice was a great friend, wonderful weaver, and a gentle and intelligent man. Always there to help, teach about and share his love of weaving. We will love and remember him always.
Bill, Chris, Will and Beth Dunlap
Vivian Brenner
April 3, 2020
Maurice was an exceptionally thoughtful and intelligent man. He lead the Piedmont Fiber Guild for several years, and was an organized, directed leader. His kindness and gentle humor will be sorely missed by so many of us. My best wishes of comfort to Ursula and the whole family.
April 2, 2020
Motty and the Family,
Morris was a tireless worker for the Catawba River. It was a pleasure to work with him during the Duke Energy relicensing
and as a member of the Catawba Wateree Relicensing Coalition. My sincere condolences to you and your family, Shirley Greene
Judi & Paul Lawlor
April 2, 2020
Fond memories of good times shared with Maurice - with love & prayers - from his niece
Emrick, Kathy, Riley, Jacob Jones
April 2, 2020
Motty and Family of Maurice, Please accept condolences from the Jones family regarding your loss. Maurice was a great man and a personal mentor for me early in my professional career. I considered him both a personal friend as well as a respected colleague. He will be dearly missed by all who he influenced during his great life.
Tammy Diener
April 2, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
April 2, 2020
Jenny and Will,
My condolences to your whole family. Your dad was one of a kind and just such a special, special man. Larry and I would go to Latta Plantation and made sure we said hello to him.
We love you all dearly and we are here for you any time.
All My Love,
Mary
April 2, 2020
Patricia roscoe I did not get to meet you in person but knowing your daughter Nancy as my closest friend and neighbor, I feel like I knew you. She is a great person. Know how much you are loved and will be missed. May you rest in peace now.
Julia Roskamp
April 2, 2020
What a kind and gentle man he was. Intelligent and creative. He is missed.
Lori & Brian Burke
April 2, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Blackburn family. We didn't have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Blackburn, but we know his daughter Nancy and have heard many wonderful stories of his accomplishments. Peace be with you Mr. Blackburn.
Pamela Rumney
April 1, 2020
Dear Ursula and Family, I am heart struck. As the gray clouds race over the sky today my mind leans toward all the times I spent with Maurice. He was such a dignified man. He was civil. He was careful to give everyone due recognition even if he did not agree with them.
If all was hurried and crumbling around he would pull an ace out of the hole and glue things back together. Perhaps it was his engineering knowledge. Everything could be solved with physical explanations.
With a tear in my eye this was what I most remember about my father as well.
Goodbye Maurice. You hold a special place in my heart where dignity graces thoughtful decisions and I only can touch there in moments.
Friend and Fellow Weaver, Pam Rumney
Ulrik Frodermann
April 1, 2020
Dear Blackburn Family, please accept my deepest condolence for your loss. I had the distinct pleasure to work with Maurice when I came to the United States . He was not only a colleague but a fine gentlemen and a mentor to me. I will remember him forever. I hope that you find comfort with family and friends during this time.
Sincerely, Uli Frodermann - formerly with American Barmag Corp.
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