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▰ John Oatman Blakeslee

Died August 08, … More Information
John Oatman Blakeslee, age 76 of Garland, Texas, entered eternal life August 8, 1999.
Obituary published: August 09, 1999 in "Statesman"

▰ Gwen Blakeslee

Died January 29, … More Information
Gwen Blakeslee, born April 16, 1935 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home January 29, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. Gwen was 78.
Family members and close friends: , Barbara Krause, Jessica Renee

▰ Gladys E Blakeslee

Died July 28, … More Information
Gladys E Blakeslee, born July 31, 1912 entered into eternal rest July 28, 2017 in Austin, Texas. Gladys was 104. Tags: #Round #High #Bakery #University #Texas #Depression #Baker #Cash #Carry #Store #Joseph #Blakeslee #Oakland #California #Travis #World #Joanne #Counihan #Duane #Gladys #Catholic #Americas #National #Auxiliary #Cosmopolitans #Gamma #Beta #Austin #Club #Carl #Elnora #Edward #Alvin #Elgene #Blanche #Basey #Dorothy #Cluck #Ella #Williams #Michael #Gwen #Jarrell #Melissa #William #Megan #Terise #Urias #Ellen #Bryan #Helen #Brian #Melanie #David #Catie #Coleman #Jimmy #Joanna #Jesse #Kade #Harris #Landon #Emmy #Jensen #Vera #Steedley #Youngbloom #Assumption #Cook #North #Visitation #Rosary
Obituary: Gladys Elnora Rosalie Youngbloom Blakeslee, 104, of Austin, Texas passed away on , 28, 2017. She was born on 31, 1912 in Georgetown, Texas to Carl Wesley Youngbloom and Elnora Anderson Youngbloom. Gladys grew up in Round Rock and was the oldest of nine children. She graduated from Round Rock High School in 1929.

high school, she went to work at the Bakery at the University of Texas to help support her family during the Depression. Her work as a baker led her to later be employed as the head Baker at Cash and Carry Grocery Store. It is here that she met the love of her life, Joseph Travis Blakeslee. wed in of 1942 in Oakland, California as Travis was stationed there before being shipped out during World War II. Gladys and Travis were happily married for 49 years before his passing in of 1990. had two children, Joanne Blakeslee Counihan and Duane Travis Blakeslee. During her life Gladys was very involved as a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, The National Guard Auxiliary, Cosmopolitans, Gamma Phi Beta, and the Austin Womens Club. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Austins Catholic Church.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Elnora Youngbloom, by her husband, J. Travis Blakeslee, by her brothers: Edward Youngbloom, Alvin Youngbloom, and Elgene Youngbloom, and by her sisters: Blanche Evelyn Basey, Dorothy Mae Cluck, and Ella Mae Williams.

Gladys is survived by her children: Joanne Counihan, husband Michael of Austin, Texas and Duane Blakeslee, wife Gwen of Jarrell, Texas; by her grandchildren: Melissa Counihan, William and Megan Counihan, Terise and Gil Urias, Ellen and Bryan Letts, Ken and Helen Jensen, Brian and Melanie Jensen, and David Blakeslee; by her great-grandchildren: Catie and Michael Besser, Coleman Counihan, Jimmy Counihan, Joanna Letts, Jesse Letts, Kade Jensen, Harris Jensen, Landon Jensen, and Emmy Kay Jensen; and by her youngest siblings, Vera Belle Steedley and Dan Youngbloom; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

arrangements will be held at 10:00 am on , 2, 2017 at St. Austins Catholic Church. Burial will follow immediately after mass at Assumption . The family will be receiving friends and relatives at Cook Walden (6100 North Lamar, Austin, Texas 78752) for Visitation on , 1, 2017 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with a Rosary immediately following from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Condolences may be left on Gladys Blakeslees online guest book at http://www.dignitymemorial.com/cook-walden-funeral-home/en-us/index.page.

▰ Gladys E Blakeslee

Died July 28, … More Information
Gladys E Blakeslee, born July 31, 1912 died July 28, 2017 in Austin, Texas. Gladys was 104.
Family members and close friends: , Amanda Laurence, Debbie And Randy Moe, Ceci & Wally Sinnwell, Debbie And Mac Urias-mccully, Carol Scursatone

▰ Gilbert Norman Blakeslee

Died May 01, … More Information
Gilbert Norman Blakeslee, of Texas, born in Kansas, gained his wings on May 1, 2001. Gilbert was 78.
Obituary published: May 02, 2001 in "Corsicana D-S"

▰ Gilbert Norman Blakeslee

Died April 30, … More Information
Gilbert Norman Blakeslee, of Texas, born in Garden City, Kansas, entered eternal life April 30, 2001. Gilbert was 78.
Obituary published: May 01, 2001 in "Corsicana D-S"

▰ Georgia (Bartosh) Blakeslee

Died January 10, … More Information
Georgia (Bartosh) Blakeslee, of Round Rock, Texas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master January 10, 2004. Georgia was 81.
Obituary published: January 11, 2004 in "Dallas M-N"

▰ Charles James Blakeslee

Died October 04, … More Information
Charles James Blakeslee, born October 4, 2013 departed this life Sunday October 4, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Charles was 0.

▰ Thurman Nathaniel Blakes

Died April 17, … More Information
Thurman Nathaniel Blakes left this earth on April 17, 2003 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Texas.
Obituary published: April 18, 2003 in "Houston Chronicle"

▰ Kathleen [Rentie] Blakes

Died January 01, … More Information
Kathleen [Rentie] Blakes, age 64 of Texas, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home January 1, 2000.
Obituary published: January 02, 2000 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Jean Parmel Blakes

Died October 02, … More Information
Jean Parmel Blakes, born April 28, 1940 entered eternal life October 2, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. Jean was 74. Tags: #Bernardino #California #William #Austin #Rantoul #Tokyo #Japan #Antonio #Order #Parmel #Thearen #Maria #Storee #Bryant #Sarah #Karan #Xavery #Zoee #Freedom
Obituary: Jean Parmel Fredericks Blakes
28, 1940- 2, 2014 Jean Parmel Fredericks Blakes age 74, died in her home on , 2, 2014 after a long illness. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on 28, 1940 to Felton and Josie Fredericks (Hill). Early in her life, her family relocated to San Bernardino, California, where she graduated high school and attended college. She was married to William Blakes for 31 years, and as a military spouse she lived in Austin, TX, Rantoul, Il, and Tokyo, Japan before settling in San Antonio. She worked as an Order Entry Rep. at QVC for 20 years before retiring in 2012. She is survived by a daughter, Parmel and son, Thearen (Sylvia); grandchildren, Maria, Storee (DJ), Bryant, and Sarah; niece, Karan (Eric); and great-grandchildren, Xavery and Zoee. EVENING SERVICE
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 7, 2014
7:00 P.M.
RC FREEDOM FELLOWSHIP
6013 RITTIMAN PLAZA GRAVESIDE SERVICE
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 8, 2014
11:00 A.M.
RESURRECTION CEMETERY AT CORDI-MARIAN In lieu of flowers, her family requests that memorial contributions be made to RC Freedom Fellowship.

▰ William Ashley Blaker

Died June 11, … More Information
William Ashley Blaker, born May 27, 1933 entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 11, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. William was 76. Tags: #Pleasanton #Kansas #University #Pedro #Church #Meals #Wheels #Antonio #Ministries #Christian #Force #Harlandale #School #Sandra #Cleve #Nancee #Terry #David #Michele #Samuel #Swanson #Barrett #Blaker #Ruth
Obituary: Our loving father, father-in-law, grandfather and friend Bill Blaker, 76, passed away as he slept evening. His children were at his bedside. Bill was born May 27, 1933, in Pleasanton, Kansas, where he grew up in the family home. He graduated from University of Kansas and was a member of San Pedro Presbyterian Church for more than 30 years. He enjoyed weekly bible study, served as an elder in the church and volunteered with Meals on Wheels, San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries and Christian Assistance Ministries. Bill served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force and retired from a second career with Harlandale Independent School District. He created a beautiful family with his loving wife of 48 years, Sandra Van Cleve Blaker. He leaves behind an extended family and friends whose lives he shaped through his kindness, humor, faith and generous treatment of others. Bill had a joy for life that he retained to the end. He is preceded by his wife, Sandra. Bill is survived by his children and their spouses Nancee and Terry Swanson, and David Ashley and Michele Blaker; and his grandchildren, Samuel Fray Swanson, Barrett Ashley Blaker and Ruth Clare Blaker; and extended family members. Those who wish may send flowers or make a memorial contribution to San Pedro Presbyterian Church.

▰ Martin Joseph Blaker

Died January 07, … More Information
Martin Joseph Blaker, born December 8, 1928 entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 7, 2016 in Texas. Martin was 87. Tags: #Martys #Track #Pole #Graduated #Roosevelt #School #Washington #Martin #Rothstein #Korean #Dental #Montgomery #Bridge #Potomac #Georgetown #Howard #Bachelor #Science #Army #Cohen #Blaker #Dating #Marty #Miami #Florida #Auto #Ronald #Inauguration #Alex #Businesses #Maryland #Round #Texas #Driver #Enterprise #Transportation #State #Masons #Stewardship #Samuel #Franklin #Liberty #Lodge #Golden #Award #Scottish #Free #Sons #Grandchildren #Renovating #Cars #Fish #Animal #Greta #Lucy #Birds #Buddy #Edith #Florence #Daughter #Roane- #Austin #Douglas #Dallas #Marcos #Sabrina #Cockatoos #Hospital #Children #Giving #Loving #Loyal
Obituary: Martin (Marty) Joseph Blaker was born on 8, 1928 to Benjamin and Fannie Esther Blaker in Philadelphia, PA. When Marty was 6 years old they moved to Washington D.C. In Martys high school days he was a Track Star as a, Pole Vaulter and Graduated in 1947 from Roosevelt High School in Washington D.C.
high school graduation Martin (Marty) worked at Rothstein Dental Lab until induction into U.S. Army at time of Korean conflict. He was assigned to Dental Detachment unit as a Dental Technician. Upon discharge from the military he enrolled in Montgomery Junior for two years. While attending college he worked at his parents gas station by Key Bridge on the Potomac River in Georgetown, Washington, DC. He continued his education pursuit until graduation from Howard University in Washington, DC, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree. Martin (Marty) and Flo began dating shortly after his return from the Army. Florence (Flo) Cohen and Martin (Marty) Blaker had known each other since Martin (Marty) were 21 and Flo was 16 years of age. both belonged to the same social circles.
Martin (Marty) and Flo began Dating and were married on, 7, 1955. marriage and graduation from college Marty took over his parents gas station which allowed them to retire and move to Miami, Florida. He also had learned from his father to repair automobile radiators along with most automotive functions. By watching and helping his father at the business location Marty also learned Auto body work and painting. Martin (Marty) and Flo welcomed their first born son on; 13, 1956 he was named Ronald Alvin Blaker. welcomed their second son on; 20, 1961 (JFK Inauguration Day) he was named Alex Mitchel Blaker.
During Martin (Martys) life he owned and operated several Auto Salvage Businesses. In 1996, Martin (Marty) and Flo Blaker moved from Maryland to Round Rock, Texas to be near their sons. Once settled Martin (Marty) was working for RRISD as a School Bus Driver. Then after leaving RRISD Martin (Marty) began working for Enterprise Rent-a-Car as a Transportation Driver taking the cars back all over the State of Texas to the original Enterprise location from where the cars were housed. Martin (Marty) did this up until of 2014.
Martin (Marty) has been a member of the Masons for 60 years. He began his Stewardship with the Masons at, Samuel Compers-Benjamin Franklin Lodge #45 in Washington D.C. then upon moving to Texas transferred to Liberty Hill Lodge #432.
In 2005, Martin (Marty) was given the honor of receiving the Golden Trowel Award. In addition, Marty was a member of: The Scottish Rite of Free Masonry.
Martin (Marty) was married to Flo for 60 years this past . Martin (Marty) loved his Sons, Grandchildren, Renovating Boats, and Cars and loved to Fish.
In addition, to Martys sons he was an avid Animal Lover and loved his dogs, Greta and Lucy and Birds, Buddy and Edith.
Marty leaves behind his wife, Florence (Flo) Blaker, 82 of Round Rock, Texas. Sons, Ronald Blaker, 59 and Daughter in-law, Dr. Cathy Roane-Blaker of Austin, Texas and Alex Blaker, 54 of Round Rock, Texas.
Grandchildren: Ian Douglas Ives 24, of Austin, Texas. Elliott Dallas Ives 22, of San Marcos, Texas,
And Sabrina Diane Blaker 17, of Round Rock, Texas.

Rottweilers: Greta and Lucy, and Cockatoos: Buddy and Edith.
Please make donations in Martin Blakers name to:
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children at the following link:
https://community.tsrhc.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=196

For those of you that knew Marty, I will leave you with three words that best describe Marty Blaker:

• Giving
• Loving
• Loyal

▰ Martin Joseph Blaker

Died January 07, … More Information
Martin Joseph Blaker, born December 8, 1928 joined the Lord January 7, 2016 in Texas. Martin was 87.

▰ Martin Joseph Blaker

Died January 07, … More Information
Martin Joseph Blaker, born December 8, 1928 went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2016 in Pflugerville, Texas. Martin was 87.
Family members and close friends: , Florence Blaker, Sonja, Bill Bellotte

▰ Martin Joseph Blaker

Died January 07, … More Information
Martin Joseph Blaker, born December 8, 1928 went into the presence of the Lord on January 7, 2016 in Austin, Texas. Martin was 87.
Family members and close friends: , Florence Blaker, Sonja, Bill Bellotte

▰ Linda Gaile (Russell) Blaker

Died March 22, … More Information
Linda Gaile (Russell) Blaker, age 75 of Dallas, Texas, gained her wings on March 22, 1999.
Obituary published: March 23, 1999 in "Dallas M-N"

▰ Jack Edward Blaker

Died February 21, … More Information
Jack Edward Blaker, born December 30, 1946 died on February 21, 2017 in Fredericksburg, Texas. Jack was 70. Tags: #Dawn
Obituary: Jack was born on 30, 1946 and passed away on , 21, 2017. Jack was a resident of Fredericksburg, Texas at the time of passing. Jack was married to Dawn Blaker.

▰ Martha Guice Blakeny

Died October 04, … More Information
Martha Guice Blakeny, born July 18, 1936 went into the presence of the Lord on October 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Martha was 81.

▰ Julius James Blakeny

Died November 10, … More Information
Julius James Blakeny, born June 7, 1933 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his November 10, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Julius was 84.

▰ Mary Emma "Snooks" (Woodward) Blakenship

Died April 18, … More Information
Mary Emma "Snooks" (Woodward) Blakenship, age 92 of Texas, born in Tennessee, joined the Lord April 18, 2009.
Obituary published: April 19, 2009 in "AZ Republic (AZ)"

▰ Mary L Blakenship

Died September 11, … More Information
Mary L Blakenship, born July 26, 1924 joined the Lord September 11, 2014 in Mineral Wells, Texas. Mary was 90. Tags: #Torbet
Obituary: Mary was born on 26, 1924 and passed away on , 11, 2014. Mary was a resident of Mineral Wells, Texas at the time of passing. Mary was married to Torbet.

▰ Katie Frances (Wimberley) Blakenship

Died September 18, … More Information
Katie Frances (Wimberley) Blakenship, of Longview, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on September 18, 2007. Katie was 82.
Obituary published: September 19, 2007 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Joe S Jr Blakenship

Died July 12, … More Information
Joe S Jr Blakenship, of Tyler, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on July 12, 2008. Joe was 78.
Obituary published: July 13, 2008 in "Tyler C-T-T"

▰ James E Blakenship

Died November 19, … More Information
James E Blakenship, of Texas, born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, joined the Lord November 19, 2000.
Obituary published: November 20, 2000 in "Boston Globe (MA)"

▰ Imogene (Jackson)[Hood] Blakenship

Died September 06, … More Information
Imogene (Jackson)[Hood] Blakenship, age 87 of Allen, Texas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master September 6, 1997.
Obituary published: September 07, 1997 in "Valley M-S"

▰ Wretha W (Harrison) Blakeney

Died October 02, … More Information
Wretha W (Harrison) Blakeney, age 75 of Texas, passed away peacefully October 2, 2008.
Obituary published: October 03, 2008 in "San Angelo S-T"

▰ William Arthur Blakeney

Died June 04, … More Information
William Arthur Blakeney, born April 4, 1947 went into the presence of the Lord on June 4, 2016 in Houston, Texas. William was 69.

▰ Tom Blakeney

Died March 30, … More Information
Tom Blakeney, age 81 of Ft Worth, Texas, entered eternal life March 30, 2004.
Obituary published: March 31, 2004 in "Fort Worth S-T"

▰ Terry Scott Blakeney

Died August 03, … More Information
Terry Scott Blakeney, 54, of Baytown, Texas departed this life August 3, 1998.
Obituary published: August 04, 1998 in "Baytown Sun"

▰ Sandra Jean (Smith) Blakeney

Died January 24, … More Information
Sandra Jean (Smith) Blakeney, of Sweetwater, Texas, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home January 24, 2013. Sandra was 66.
Obituary published: January 25, 2013 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Sandra Jean Blakeney

Died December 20, … More Information
Sandra Jean Blakeney, born September 28, 1950 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 20, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Sandra was 66.

▰ Samuel Dean Blakeney

Died March 10, … More Information
Samuel Dean Blakeney, of Jacksonville, Texas, passed from this life on March 10, 2011. Samuel was 0.
Obituary published: March 11, 2011 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Samuel W Blakeney

Died April 11, … More Information
Samuel W Blakeney, born December 10, 1919 left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home April 11, 2014 in Baytown, Texas. Samuel was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Jesse Flowers

▰ Samuel Wilson Blakeney

Died April 11, … More Information
Samuel Wilson Blakeney, born December 10, 1919 joined the Lord April 11, 2014 in Baytown, Texas. Samuel was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Jesse Flowers

▰ Robert W Blakeney

Died April 07, … More Information
Robert W Blakeney, age 85 of Texas, born in Westville, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 7, 1999.
Obituary published: April 08, 1999 in "News-Gazette (IL)"

▰ Robert W Blakeney

Died April 06, … More Information
Robert W Blakeney, age 85 of Harlingen, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on April 6, 1999.
Obituary published: April 07, 1999 in "Valley M-S"

▰ Preslee R Blakeney

Died January 23, … More Information
Preslee R Blakeney, born January 14, 2010 went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2010 in Tyler, Texas. Preslee was 0.

▰ Peggy Joyce (Dennis) Blakeney

Died May 16, … More Information
Peggy Joyce (Dennis) Blakeney, of Tyler, Texas, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 16, 2006. Peggy was 74.
Obituary published: May 17, 2006 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Olga M (Fitzgerald) Blakeney

Died June 06, … More Information
Olga M (Fitzgerald) Blakeney, age 82 of Baytown, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on June 6, 1999.
Obituary published: June 07, 1999 in "Baytown Sun"

▰ Nina M Blakeney

Died February 02, … More Information
Nina M Blakeney, born December 21, 1922 passed from this world into the next February 2, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. Nina was 95.

▰ Mrs Nina Blakeney

Died February 02, … More Information
Mrs Nina Blakeney, born December 21, 1922 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 2, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs was 95.
Family members and close friends: , Polly Price, Janet Sharrock, James Hawkins, Marlene Boen, Amy Rogalsky

▰ Mrs Florence P Blakeney

Died February 21, … More Information
Mrs Florence P Blakeney, born April 5, 1938 entered eternal life February 21, 2017 in New Braunfels, Texas. MRS was 78.
Family members and close friends: , Mark Blakeney

▰ Monnie Annette (Ralston) Blakeney

Died July 01, … More Information
Monnie Annette (Ralston) Blakeney, of Reese, Texas, entered into eternal rest July 1, 2003. Monnie was 41.
Obituary published: July 02, 2003 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Mazie Amanda (Manor) Blakeney

Died January 13, … More Information
Mazie Amanda (Manor) Blakeney, of Texas, born in Benton, Mississippi, departed this life Sunday January 13, 2006. Mazie was 75.
Obituary published: January 14, 2006 in "Sun-H (MS)"

▰ Linda Blakeney

Died June 08, … More Information
Linda Blakeney, born January 24, 1941 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master June 8, 2015 in Livingston, Texas. Linda was 74. Tags: #Hugh
Obituary: Linda was born on 24, 1941 and passed away on , 8, 2015. Linda was a resident of Livingston, Texas at the time of passing. Linda was married to Hugh.

▰ Kyler Blakeney

Died December 16, … More Information
Kyler Blakeney, of Texas, died on December 16, 2004. Kyler was 0.
Obituary published: December 17, 2004 in "Fort Worth S-T"

▰ Katie (Callicoatte) Blakeney

Died June 06, … More Information
Katie (Callicoatte) Blakeney, 87, of Tyler, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 6, 2004.
Obituary published: June 07, 2004 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Johnnie Blakeney

Died June 05, … More Information
Johnnie Blakeney, born December 29, 1944 passed from this life on June 5, 2017 in New Braunfels, Texas. JOHNNIE was 72.

▰ James Ferguson "Jim" Blakeney

Died February 13, … More Information
James Ferguson "Jim" Blakeney, 84, of Tyler, Texas departed this life February 13, 2003.
Obituary published: February 14, 2003 in "Tyler M-T"
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