Daniel McBlane Obituary

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McBLANE, Daniel F. 86 of Enon passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 25, 2008 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center-Fountain Campus. He was born January 24, 1922 in Paisley, Scotland, the son of John and Grace (Mullins) McBlane. Dan was a Mason and a member of the VFW 1031, Moose Lodge, Eagles, DAV and Union Club. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served our country proudly during World War II and the Korean War. During his time in the military, he was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star and numerous other medals. Dan was a very devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He will always be remembered as a man who put people first and loved his country. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Survivors include his beloved wife of 30 years, Jean A. McBlane of Enon; two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Ron Bland of Columbus and Carol and John Wendell of Enon; one step-daughter, Lisa (John) Lewis of Springfield; three sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel E. and Barb McBlane of Springfield, David and Kim McBlane of Wilmington, Ohio and Donald and Terri McBlane of Springfield; one step-son, Michael (Jeannie) Randall of Piqua, Ohio; one sister, Margaret Tincher of Springfield; one brother, David McBlane of Chandler, Arizona; 19 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Delores Murray; son, Buddy McBlane; sister, Mary Fent; two brothers, Samuel and John McBlane and two grandsons, Jeff Murray and Russell Bland. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2008 from Noon-1 p.m. in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Ferncliff Cemetery with Military Honors. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com

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Published by Springfield News-Sun on Mar. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel McBlane

6 Entries

SANDRA HOWARD

March 29, 2008

JEAN, I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF DANS
PASSING.I PRAY THAT GOD KEEPS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN HIS ARMS.
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
SINCERELY,
SANDY HOWARD

Penny Ake (McBlane)

March 28, 2008

I am saddened by the loss of Uncle Danny. I really enjoyed talking with him about our family tree when he was in the hospital. I always had to take a second look when I saw him - he looked so much like my own dad it almost startled me. My dad had a special bond with Uncle Danny - I still have letters he wrote to dad while he was serving in the war. I am comforted though hoping dad, Uncle John, Uncle Danny and Aunt Mary are all together again. Who knows maybe they are sharing a cold one. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you - I know what a difficult time it must be. I am only sorry I didn't know he was back in the hospital again. My prayers are with all of you.

Ladonna Whitt

March 28, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow...

With Deepest Sympathy

Ladonna (Pyles) and Jack Whitt

Michael McBlane

March 28, 2008

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MY UNCLE DANNY FROM ALL THE FAMILY HERE IN ARIZONA. MY DAD DAVID MCBLANE,MY BROTHERS RICHARD AND PATRICK MCBLANE AND MYSELF MICHAEL MCBLANE AND ALL OUR WIFES,CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN MAY UNCLE DANNY REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS!

ANDY STATHOPOULOS

March 28, 2008

MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH DANS FRIENDS AND FAMILY...
ANDY STATHOPOULOS
I WORKED WITH DAN AT MONTE ZINN..

carol wendell

March 27, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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