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Bobby Blankenship Obituary
He was preceded by his parents Lonnie & Gladys, sisters Anna Joyce and Edith Blankenship and Peggy Walsh and Father and Mother-in-Law John and Celestina Cortez and Brother-in-laws John Cortez and Edward Munoz.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dodie, his son Gary (Sherry) Blankenship, daughters Karen (Gene) Garcia, Tammy (Rocky) Shaddy, Becky (Randy) Ehrlich, his grandchildren Dre (Juan) Santana, Gene Garcia III, Audrey (JP) Mahon, Brandon (Catie) Bell, Kristy, Tyler and Travis Shaddy, Megan and Craig Ehrlich, Mary Pepple, Elizabeth Blankenship, great-grandchildren Sebastian Garcia, Gwenyth Mahon and Alyssa and Haley Comstock, brothers Leslie and Marvin Blankenship and sister Mary Polk.
Bob, a U.S. Airforce veteran, was well regarded as Yuma's top mechanic who never hesitated to lend a hand to anybody that asked. From working on a race car to a family's broken down van, Bob's legacy lives on with his family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church Hall (711 S. 7th Ave.) this Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice of Yuma and/or DAV is appreciated.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Blankenship
Lisa Thrower
May 21, 2013
Our condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts are especially with you Dodie, Karen, Tammy, Becky and Gary. So many fond memories shared between our familes. May you find comfort in each other during this difficult time. The Magdaleno Family...Shorty, Gail, Pancho, Andrea & Lisa.
Jackie Bruno
May 20, 2013
Dodie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jackie Bruno
Karen Blankenship-Garcia
May 19, 2013
Miss you...forever in my heart.
Linda Lane
May 18, 2013
My thoughts are with you, Dodie. God bless and comfort.
Rose Fernandez
May 18, 2013
To Dodie, Karen, Tammy, Becky and Gary, my sincerest condolences go out to each and everyone of you. Your husband and father was a great man. He will never be forgotten but remembered with joyful memories. He is now resting with our Father God. May he rest in peace knowing that he has a beautiful and loving family. May you each find peace in your hearts knowing that he is now at peace. Take care of one another, love each other as he loved you, may he be the example in your own lives. May God Bless and Keep you always. My prayers are with you all.
Linda Pasalano-Carrier
May 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of great sorrow.
May 18, 2013
Dodie & Family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Bob was such a nice person (and great mechanic). The love and devotion you and your family showed to him is a testament to what a good and loving husband, father and grandfather he was.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Phyllis Terry
lorraine carbajal
May 17, 2013
BOBBY MAY YOU REST IN PEACE! MY BROTHERS KNEW U. REAL WELL THE CARBAJAL'S GARY N FAMILY MY PRAYERS N. PEACE BE WITH U. ALL! HE WILL BE MISSED!!
Kris Ochoa
May 17, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time.
Karen Blankenship Garcia
May 17, 2013
You where my hero & mentor. I will miss you all day every day. I love you Daddy...rest in peace in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ.
mary alice zavala mcdowell
May 16, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Karen, Gary, Dodie ans the entire family
May 16, 2013
we are sadden to hear this news. our prayers are with all of you.
Laura and Bobbo
Lisa Wolfe-Catron
May 16, 2013
Prayers for the entire family. Peace, Love and Blessings.
TOM PULDA
May 16, 2013
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THIS IS A GREAT LOSS TO EVERYBODY THE KNOWAGE THIS MAN GAVE TO ME WILL NEVER BE LOSSED
Janet Ehrlich
May 15, 2013
I will miss popo. Always enjoyed talking with him.
Marcie (Daniel) Barley (Villanueva)
May 15, 2013
2 Corinthians 5:1- "For We know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down(That is, when we die and leave this earth body),we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands." You will be missed My Friend.
Al & Mary Whitney
May 15, 2013
Dodie and family, I was so happy to see you both two weeks ago. Bob and I spoke for a few minutes and it was good to see him. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 15, 2013
Sorry for the Blankenship family loss Bobby was a great guy.
Kirby and Pat Garrison
Sally Hernandez
May 15, 2013
We are sorry to hear about your loss. We will be praying for him and the whole family. May God be with you during this difficult time. Sally Hernandez and family.
spike orta
May 15, 2013
Uncle Bob, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family
May 15, 2013
To my Popo,
I love you and miss you more than words can say. Rest in peace.
Love Always,
Kristy Lynn
May 15, 2013
TO A WONDERFUL MAN,HUSBAND AND FATHER MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU. FROM BJ,BONNIE AND MIKE.
Dian Smith - Pendergast
May 15, 2013
Dodie and Family, Please know that your sorrow is shared by friends. He will be missed by so many. A fine man who had a heart full of love. Dian
John & Fely Higuera
May 15, 2013
Our sincerest condolences to the whole family.
John & Fely Higuera
May 15, 2013
My condolences to all in the family. May the God of all Comfort be with you a this sad time. (2 Cor. 1:3-5) ~ Nicky
Dre G. Santana
May 15, 2013
I love you Popo. God rest your dear soul. Forever your D-uh.
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