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ESO. BLANCHARDREST[atter41very d the I and degate d at y in-?a attheThe South Community church was filled to capacity Friday afternoon with friende and relativeswhen the last rites were held for the late Ora Blanchard who had for nearly forty years lived among them and with them A great many flower wreaths and sprays were offered in final tribute to the one whose earthly remains were being consigned to their last resting place.The Rev. George E. Meyer conducted the services and was assisted by Mrs. Meyer The hymn God Will Take Care of You” was sung by the men’s quartette composed of L. F. Bruggeman, D. R. Young. T L. Owen and J C. Swindal Mr Young sang a solo, Face to Face ” Merry Lou Robinson was the altar girl.The pall bearers were Rex Flint,You had better iFallon CouOur Nevand Men’slecial A. O. Gullldge, L, 13 JLaCross, W.0 all1 and num-• the Iness them and ativetalk i the Guy the a pa-d re-Mrs.lome d by said aoed )f it. ) do a ted (I asrone ini ty lect-Kruckburg Jt K. McQuin and RII. Robinson Accompanist was Mrs. Lorin Bruggeman Interment was made in Bonnievale cemetery.Out of town relatives present included Mrs. Blanchard’s brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. R. 'Williams of Moline, 111., and her sisters, Mrs Johnny Wise of Moline and Mrs Harry Orr of East Moline; Mr and Mrs John Hartneth of I^auce Creek. Wyo., Leroy Blanchard of I^ovell, Wyo.f Mr and Mrs F M Hartneth of Midwest, Wyo Ora Blanchard was born March 10, 1880 at Batavia, Iowa, where he lived until July, 1009, when he came west to Terry, Mont , and soon after located in the infant town of Baker His future wife, Miss Anna Williams, of Mo?ine, 111, came to join him that fall and as one of the first brides of Baker They were married at Miles City September 15 1909 They were among the early homesteaders and still own their homestead northeast of Baker in the Fertile Prairie community Mr. Blanchard set up a barber shop which he operated until ill health came upon him this spring For several years the young folks made their home in the rear rooms of the shop Then they moved their u*re little home to its present location on the southside. As the years went along and the family increased to include two children they improved and enlarged their home to a comfortable and attractive dwelling inside and out Their life in the community expanded with It and they perforjneda full share in all worthwhile movements Mr Blanchard served as a councilman for .several years His innate thrift and careful business management made itself felt in city affairsHe did not ask for a great deal in a material sense and he spent well that which he earned giving as was given unto himpar-roce-andpre-bywill e of elynsist-ram,willorinneet 7 00 and . atlost-IF,He was a loving and considerate husband and father, father not to hia children only but also to a nephew, by marriage, in the recentyears. The respect accorded him by the young folks is evidence of the fine feeling between them.As a townsman and a neighbor he was exemplary, always vitally interested in progress and taking his part in supporting affairs of general good and in making his part of the town a model of beauty andneatness.He was an ardent admirer of athletic activities and attended school events regularlyWhen on occasion he offered criticism It was generally of a constructive notion and he possessed a tolerance that made him a friend to everyone who knew himHe was the last of an early group of the businessmen of Baker and it can be said of him that he wore well in all his relations with othersand that he did a good job of living.When, after an active physical life, he became ill this spring and had to undergo major surgery, everyone was greatly concerned about it and the anxiety continued during the time of his slow recovery and later illness From day to day it was hoped newe from the sick room would be better and it was c\er ones sorrow when the break cameAt the time of coming to Baker Mr Blanchard belonged to the Woodman lodge*, later he was an Odd Fellow until that organization broke up He was a member of the Community churchMr. Blanchard is survived bv his wife, his sort Lerm, his daughter Mrs John Hartnett and children Beverly Joan Jackie and Jerry, a nephew, (Jerald ( heny to whom he was as a father, a brother, Willis Blanchard, and sister, Mrs Ada Atfthbough of Batavia. Ill , and a sister, Mrs F (’rawford of Appleton Mo10:ioi\WGT YDiFvahtheMsMgbetdrs a t arr col prc mi:sivbaicorMrturatAllhyitheFloNicDuBrjterFnset1chzKuCaibetSai
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Baker Fallon County Times
Baker, Montana, US
Thu, Sep 11, 1941
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