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1942
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2014
Herbert Blackinton Obituary
Herb, after being diagnosed with cancer in August of 2013, passed away due to complications, on July 4th, 2014. Herb was born on October 14th, 1942 in Aberdeen, WA to his mother and father, Beatrice and Herbert. Herb is survived by his wife, Janice, of 33 years, his sister Renee and her husband Mike, their two sons Jemal and Jason, wives and three grandsons, his brother Dave and his daughter Emily, husband and granddaughter, his son Mike and his four children, Lucie, Jarod, Tara and Kaleb, and his son Steve and his wife Liane, two daughters Felicia and Stephanie along with five great grandchildren, Leticia, Antonio, Chloe, Hayleigh and MacKenzie. Herb preceded in death his son Jeff.
Herb grew up with and continued to stay close with his friends from grade school on - many of which were at his side throughout his battle with cancer. He spent most of his working career in the printing business. In 1981, Herb and his friend Jim Cook started Emerald City Graphics, a successful printing company in Kent, WA.
Herb enjoyed his baseball games at Safeco Field along with the many friends he called family there. He enjoyed Spring Training in Arizona, football and hockey games, fishing on the river and at QCL with his brother-in-law Mike Krokos and taking long walks. He enjoyed sitting at his cabin on Harstine Island watching the eagles soar and the sun rise. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, mainly the grandchildren and great grandchildren and being able to teach them all that he could. Herb could strike up a conversation with anyone. There was never a person that he met that didn't become a friend. He was hardworking, loving, caring, honest and kind beyond words.
Herb was proud of his Samish Indian heritage, an Elder in the tribe. Through his love of baseball and his very generous heart, he gained the opportunity to serve on the board for both the Moyer Foundation and Northwest Center. He was honored this year by the Moyer Foundation with the Time, Talent and Treasure award.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Children's Therapy Center, 127 SW 156th St, Burien, WA 98168 or the Moyer Foundation, 2426 32nd Ave W, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98199.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled in the coming weeks.
Herb you are loved and
will be missed by everyone!
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Mackenzie lemley
July 6, 2023
I am his great granddaughter and I was only 4 when he passed so I don't remember much. But I can remember that every time I would visit him in the hospital I would go to Safeway and buy him tomato basil soup. And ever since then I will always think of him when I have some tomato basil soup. I love and miss you papa
Dennis Calvert
July 4, 2020
Love ya my friend, Den
Denise Chanez
September 15, 2014
Rest in peace and enjoy the journey. Much love
Al Miller
August 13, 2014
RIP Herb. Another old and good friend gone.I will miss you my friend.
The Coffee Group
August 9, 2014
Herb will be missed by the coffee group in Cave Creek, AZ. He always had a smile, a kind word, and an optimistic outlook. His presence is sorely missed. Gone too soon.
July 17, 2014
Can't believe a world without him.
Terry Plumb
July 14, 2014
Herb, "A Man Of Many Feathers"
Ralph
Terry Richard
July 13, 2014
It was an honor to know Herb, he was a good friend and I would liked to have spent more time with him and Janis. I remember them coming to a basketball game for my daughter, now thats a good friend! I'm glad he had such a great family and grandkids to support him. We will miss him!
John Richard
July 13, 2014
Herb and I met in 1959, on the Sealth football team, In 1961 my brother played in the Huskies marching band and Herb and I with my family attended the Rose Bowl. We drove down in the old 52 ford and had a hell of a time! Herb was my best man at my first wedding in 1972. I am also Mike's Godfather. I don't know what else I can say, except Herb was a true friend, and I'll will miss him dearly. I am also greatfull for the way he got all the old friends together. He was a great guy, an insperation to me. John Richard
Carl Dinius
July 12, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Douglas & Debbi
July 12, 2014
May your white light always shine thru your family and friends.
July 11, 2014
Herb you were a very special person you will be missed always. you treated all your employees with love and kindness you were the best boss i could have ever had . I love you ! Sherry Kruizenga ECG
Dennis and Ronnie Calvert. Jackson
July 11, 2014
Our friend Herb will be truly missed by Dennis an I. We were fortuant enough to be able to spend time with Herbie an Janice visiting ,playing cards or walking around the malls. Arizona will never be the same without you. Our love and prayers go out to you and all of your family.
Teri Catlin Lembeck Class of 1961
July 11, 2014
With all my heartfelt sympathy to the family. Gone but not forgotten
July 11, 2014
I will miss every thing about Brother Herb.He was a perfect gentle men.One of a Kind.Iam horned,and blessed to know dear Herb,truly an amazing gentlemen.He will live in my heart forever..Love you Herb..And thank - you for sharing your beautiful family.Mt prayers are with you all.
Love you hulia
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