Spencer Block

Spencer Block March 27, 1940 - September 6, 2009 Spencer Block loved life. He loved his wife and his family. He loved his friends, his employees, and his business. He loved boating, music, and computers. He did not want to leave this life. After 4 ½ years of living with pancreatic cancer, his body finally had enough. He passed away at home, as he wished, peacefully, with his family around him. Spencer was a teacher, a librarian, a counselor, and, finally, a business owner. With his wife he started Buffalo Exchange 35 years ago. He worked there until his death. He is missed by his wife of 47 years, Kerstin; his daughters, Rebecca (Tim Haskin) and Karen; his three granddaughters, his brother, and his many friends and co-workers. There is a part of him that will live on in all of us; if we think on it, we all know what "Spencer would say and do." His ability to be fair, look at all sides of a situation, and speak the truth were hallmarks of his approach to life. His life was prolonged and nurtured by Dr. Robert Brooks, Linda Moors, and the staff at Arizona Oncology including Vickie, Jane, and Mary. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Buffalo Exchange Arts Award c/o the Community Foundation of Southern Arizona, or to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. There will be no services. His ashes will be distributed per his wishes. A commemorative gathering for family and friends will take place this fall.