Date Of Birth: September 11, 1923
Date Of Death: December 9, 2004
81, Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2004. David was born September 11, 1923 to John and Golda Blanchard, who preceded him in death. Hi swife June and his 13 brothers and sisters also preceded him in death.David graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1941 and attended Indiana University. He served in United States Marine Corp during WWII in the 2nd Division in the South Pacific.David valued education so much that he made sure that his daughters went to college and were graduated. He is survived by his daughters; Barbara Connell, Betsy Blanchard, Peggy Ranz and son-in-law Ed Ranz and Polly Blanchard; grandchildren, Christen Connell, David Ranz, Tommy Ranz and Olivia Ranz.Memberships included Church at the Crossing, Hope Church of the Christian Missionary Alliance and Trinity Weselyan Church at Berkshire.
Lisa Blanchard says
Hello All:
I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Uncle Dave. My heartfelt condolences go out to you all.
Although I have been terribly lax at keeping up with our family (which I am truly regretful), I have very dear memories of you all. And although it is said way too much, It’s sad to think that it takes a death to bring familes together again.
I am hoping to try to keep in better touch with everyone if you’d like to e-mail me, please feel free.
With All My Love And Prayers To You All: Lisa & Family, also sister Lynda Blanchard and mother Joan Blanchard
JC_LC@insightbb.com
Cherie Copan says
Barb –
So sorry to learn of your Dad’s death. I use to run into him periodically and he was always so pleasant to chat with. After all the years it has been since we had seen each other, it’s amazing he always remembered that I went to school with you.
Hope you and your family are getting along OK.
Sincerely,
Cherie Copan
Jean and Rod Macy says
My husband and I knew Dave as our neighbor. He was the very first neighbor we met when we moved in. We knew we were going to like living in our new house because of Dave. He was always so kind, friendly and helpful to us and our then, teenage son, thoughout the years we were neighbors. After June and Dave moved, we really missed them. We would still see him occasionally and he continued his kind, happy ways. We are sad to read about his passing. Our sincere condolences to his family. He was a wonderful person.
Rod and Jean Macy
Ilene Bertschman says
I am so sorry I could not be with you. I am in Ohio taking care of my grandson who is a quadraplegic. I pray the Lord is being very special to you at this time. Both of your parents were very special people. I have many happy memories of sharing with them in their home. I am sure you have many more happy memories. Remember them and talk about them when you are together. Love to all of you, Ilene Bertschman
michelle stone says
Mr. Blanchard meant the world to us, we sat with him in church for many years at Church at the crossing.He shared a very special bond with our youngest son, Greggory.We will miss him dearly.Our family has such fond memories of he and June.May God richly bless him!!Love, the Stones, Gregg, Michelle, Will, Emily, Greggory and Molly