Charles "Chuck" Blomquist Obituary

Charles "Chuck" Blomquist, 79, passed away Monday, February 16, 2009 at Palm View Rehabilitation and Care Center. He was born on April 28, 1929 in Ainsworth, Nebraska. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after high school and worked as an aircraft mechanic in Barstow, California and was transferred to Arizona. He later worked for Rathman Chemical, later known as Western Farm Service in Wellton, from 1968-1995 when he retired.

Chuck was a 4-H leader for Mohawk Valley 4-H for over 20 years. He helped with FFA at Antelope High School for 15 years. He was involved in the choir at First United Methodist Church and at Arizona Western College. He was a member of the Methodist Church for over 35 years, and until his illness, he attended Mt. Zion Church.

You would always find Chuck at the fair every year helping the kids with their animals and doing anything that needed to be done. He loved his job and built the chemical reactors at Western Farm Service in Wellton.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Ana Blomquist of Yuma; sons, Herb (Nancy) of Watertown, South Dakota, Charlie (Amber) Blomquist of Yuma, and Johnnie Blomquist of Minden, Nebraska; daughter, Marilyn (Bibi) Jaime of Yuma; sisters, Mildred Swim of Emmett, Nebraska and Mary Johnson of Lincoln, Nebraska; and grandchildren, Matt Blomquist of Moorhead, Minnesota, Chrissy Blomquist of Watertown, Austin, Dillon and Trenton Blomquist of Yuma, Kylee and Korey Jaime of Yuma.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Orpha Blomquist and son, Raymond Blomquist.

A viewing will be held at Yuma Mortuary, on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Service will be held at Mt. Zion Church on Thursday, February, 19, 2009, at 10 a.m. Pastor Tom Renard will officiate.

Pallbearers will be, Herb Blomquist, Charlie Blomquist, Bibi Jaime, Evin Castillo, Ramon Castillo, Martin Castillo, Juan Castillo and Tim Craig. Honorary pallbearers are, Robbie Holbine, Alberto Ramirez, Frank Fincher, Arturo Moreno, and Jorge Ramirez.

Memorial donations may be made to Yuma Mortuary for the family.

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Published by Sun from Feb. 26 to Mar. 26, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles "Chuck" Blomquist

13 Entries

Jennifer Blackwell

March 20, 2009

Marilyn, we are very sorry for your loss!

Jeff, Jennifer and Jace Blackwell

Cindy Jaramillo

March 6, 2009

I just found out of your Great Loss 3/6/2009. Ana and Family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember playing with Raymond, Marilyn and Charlie when we were kids. Next door to my grandparents house Mr. Quinonez. It was a great time in my childhood. I will never forget Mr. Blomquist. He always seemed to be happy with his wonderful family. God be with you all, Cindy Jaramillo Yuma, AZ 85364

Tom & Nita Alspach

February 28, 2009

Sorry we have been out of touch, Ana, but we have many fond memories of you and Chuck and your beautiful and loving family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

john stewart

February 24, 2009

Blomquist Family. Chuck enjoyed singing and i saw him many times.
I am sad to hear of your loss.
In Christ all will be well.
I remember Herb from Sunday school at First Methodist.

Audrey Alvarado

February 22, 2009

To the Blomquist Family; We will be praying you thru this time in our life. We are very sad to hear of your loss.
With Love, Joe &Audrey Alvarado

February 21, 2009

My sincere condolences go out to the family of Mr. Blomquist. The Bible promises a resurrection hope at John 5:28 & 29. It also promises us no more sickness, sorrow or death at Revelation 21: 3 & 4. May you be comforted by these promises.

Chuck Decker

February 21, 2009

Ana, My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Trudy Styron

February 19, 2009

My Dearest Ana and Family,

Just wanted each one of you to know how much I love you...each one of you have a special place in my heart.

God tells us to "fear not" for He has redeemed us and summoned us by name. Isaiah 43:1
I am glad God has summoned dear Chuck to come home. Just think, he is now bowing before God, illuminating His light and praising Him face to face...oh what a glorious time this must be for Chuck!

I love each one of you, cry and weep with you AND also rejoice with you. Please know that each one of you are in my daily prayers lifting each one of you up to our dear Lord and Savior asking Him to keep you wrapped in HIS everlasing arms and know and sense His presence....................
God Bless you!

With love always, Trudy Styron

Rauna Fox

February 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

February 18, 2009

Ana,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need us we are here.
Donna & Trudy at Citizens Title

Jesse Herrera and Family

February 18, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

February 18, 2009

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL- ROBIN HURST & KIDS

adeline barajas

February 18, 2009