Leonard Blankenship's Obituary
Mr. Leonard Blankenship, 81 of Lakewood, WA passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, May 24, 2014. He was born July 26, 1932 to the late Dave and Jennie Blankenship of Gilbert, West Virginia.
His wife, Kazuko and his infant daughter Sandra Kay preceded him in death.
Surviving family include his children, Joe, Dave, Jennie, Ben, Dale, Mike and Charlie, 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother Hicks Blankenship along with several nieces and nephews that reside in West Virginia.
After retiring from the Military, he has resided in Lakewood for over 40 years.
Memorial services will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., with a public viewing beginning at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his memory to the Disabled American Veterans Organization or the Wounded Warrior Project.
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