Preceded in death by brother, Ken Blakeman; brother-in-law, Bob Fenton; grandson, Robert Concha; son-in-law, Alex Concha; stepson, Jim Vankat. Survived by 5 daughters, Julia Dodge, Sarah Concha, Amy Baxter, Amy Jo Burrows, Meb Blakeman; wife, Mabel; brother, Ray Blakeman; sister, Mary Fenton; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Bob proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Essex CVA-9, 1950-1954. He retired from the phone company in 1985 after 30 years.
VISITATION: Monday, February 4th, 4-7pm. FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, February 5th at 10 am with burial to follow. All services at Westlawn-Hillcrest.