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DEE OPENSHAW Obituary

Dee Blake Openshaw 1929 ~ 2009 Blake Openshaw, 79, passed away peacefully Oct. 12, 2009 with his son Kendal by his side.Blake was born on Dec. 7, 1929 to Everett Myrl and Geneva Green-halgh Openshaw in Santaquin, Utah, where he grew up. Blake entered into active service in the United States Air Force on March 31, 1952, where he was awarded the National Defense Service medal and the Good Conduct medal. Blake married his dear wife, Marion Margarett Eckes, on Feb. 23, 1957 and had two sons, Kendal and Bryan. Blake was loyal and respected in his career with Chevron of more than 35 years. He was an instructor for both the Utah Fish & Game Department and the National Rifle Association. He was an expert gunsmith, hunter, collector and marksman. Blake has been a patient and loving caregiver to his wife and has lived a life of quiet compassion and service to friends and family. He had a deep love for his sons and grandchildren. Blake is survived by his wife, Marion Openshaw; son, Kendal Open-shaw; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Openshaw; his grandchildren, Kenyon Openshaw, Blake Openshaw, and Brinley Openshaw; his first wife Cleo Kristopolos; her daughter, Caroline Giannetti and grandson Anthony Giannetti. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, 12 Noon at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park (3401 Highland Dr.) with a prior viewing from 10:45 until 11:45 a.m.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2009.

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October 17, 2009

We were so sorry to hear about Blake's passing. Are thoughts and prayers are with you Kendal, Aunt Marion and family.

Dennis and Jody Eckes

Patrick Porter

October 17, 2009

Marion and Kendal,

I want you both to know that I feel very lucky to know your family. I don't have to tell you that Blake was an exceptional person and I feel extremely lucky to have met him and gotten to know him for the past 25 years. I felt very fortunate to be able to visit with him at the hospital and the assisted living care facility on Highland Drive these last weeks. i will miss his cheerful demeanor and sense of humor. May God bless you all.

October 16, 2009

Kendal,sorry to hear about your Dad, you told me a little about him when we worked together and he sounded like a great person, if you took after him, I know he was. Your Friend, Kirk Carey

Helen bradshaw

October 15, 2009

Dear Marian, Kendal, Kim and children,
I am sorry for your loss. I loved your Dad. He was a good man. I enjoyed my visits with them. I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral. My niece is getting married at the very same time. I will be thinking of you all.

May the Lord bless you, Helen Bradshaw

Gaylene Call

October 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I have loved knowing Kim and meeting Bryan. Kim and Brinley are amazing. I have loved working with Kim with the ALS support group. She has such love for her husband Bryan and misses him so much. What a great family Bryan came from. All our love Spencer and Gaylene Call

Dave Ottley

October 15, 2009

So sorry to hear of Blake's passing. We worked together for many years at the Chevron TBA Warehouse. He tried to teach me to Trap Shoot, but it didn't work, but I always enjoyed going to the shoots at Chevron and the Holiday Gun Club. May you all be blessed and comforted in your loss

Bill Moss

October 15, 2009

Sorry to hear of Blake's passing...enjoyed drinking coffee with him at the Holliday Gun Club and listening to his stories. While he didn't come often, it was always great to see him.

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