Bob was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on May 18, 1931 to Dale C. And Ethel (Baum) Blandin. Bob was the third of nine children: Howard D (deceased), Beatrice (deceased), Glenn (deceased), Selma Hall of Phoenix, AZ, Gerald (deceased), Donna Lewis of Long Beach, CA, Clifford (Marsha) of Chandler, AZ, and William (Patty) of Franklin, TN.
The Blandin family moved to Phoenix in the late 1940’s, where he met and married his first wife Vester L. (Jones) on September 27, 1952 in Phoenix, AZ. Bob and Vester had three children. Kenneth, Patricia (Clifford), and Steven (Colleen). After 46 years of marriage Vester passed away on September 23, 1998.
On July 14, 2000 Bob married Shirley Russell and acquired four step children. Vangie Wilson (Tommie), Vonda Profitt (Eddie), Valerie Griggs, and Fred Eliott.
Bob served in the United States Army for two years, stationed in Germany. Bob was a very proud Veteran and loved his Country dearly. Upon returning to the States, he worked as a Forklift Operator for Ameron Concrete Pipe for over 40 years. Bob was a long time member of the Assemblies of God Church. He and Shirley loved spending the summers at their cabin in Prescott, AZ on the Assembly of God Campgrounds.
Bob is survived by his wife Shirley and their blended family of 7 Children as well as 16 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren, and 4 Siblings. He was predeceased by 1 Grandson. Bob is also survived by many Nieces and Nephews.
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