Obituary: Blankenship, Chris Eric

BLANKENSHIP Chris Eric (Age 50) Chris was born in Ukiah, California on December 19, 1963 and passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 15, 2014 at Spokane Valley Hospital after a short bout with cancer.

Chris grew up in Spokane Valley and graduated from West Valley High School in 1982.

He was a hard worker and enjoyed working with wood and working in his yard.

Chris was very outgoing and good-hearted.

He always put a smile on your face.

Chris was preceded in death by his mother Judy Gillespie, uncles and grandparents.

He is survived by his father Dennis (Cle) Blankenship; sisters and families, Jody Blankenship (son Cameron), Mia Robbins (husband Chris and daughter Riley) and Jamie Laughlin.

He is also survived by various aunts, uncles and cousins.

He will be missed by all.

The family would like to thank the staff and doctors of Sacred Heart Hospital and Valley Hospital for their care and kindness.

Cremation took place at Neptune Society of Spokane.

No service will be held at Chris’ request.