Obituary: Blankenship, Debro
Age 72
He died peacefully on January 8, 2015, after a long illness.
He graduated from High School in Center, TX.
Debro served in the U.S. Navy from 1961-1981 as a submariner and member of the SubVets.
Debro and wife Sonja had moved from Houston, TX in 1991 to Spokane Valley, WA, and have been residents for 23 years.
In 2002, we began, “Wheels ‘R’ Turning Mobility, Inc.” a paratransit transportation company.
Debro’s favorite hobby was wood-working, building wonderful furniture for our home and friends, he was so knowledgeable, well read in politics and international global news.
Debro is survived by his wife of 33 years, Sonja Blankenship (Spokane Valley, WA); daughters: Debora Sonja Parrish (MS), Sherry Tingen (VA); son’s, Tim Newton (TX), Antoine Blankenship (ID), Artemus Blankenship (CA); sister, Patricia Ann Black (TX); friend, Evelyn Jones (TX); nieces from TX: Anita Reed, Andrea Edwards, Lisa Black, Nicole Carrol, Torrey Holman; nephew, Brian Jones (TX); grandchildren: Antoine Clements, Brandon Tingen, Aaron Tingen (VA); great-grandchildren: Ayana Clements, Ayalynn Clements, Christopher Tingen (VA).
Viewing: Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, 1306 North Pines Road, Spokane, WA 99206, (509) 924-9700, on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at 6:00PM (Please send flowers there by 1/15 12:00 noon); Funeral info: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 495 N. Lincoln, Post Falls, ID, on Friday January 16, 2015, at 9:00AM (ladies, please wear appropriate skirt or dress and veil).
Final Resting Place: St Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, 17825 E. Trent Ave, Spokane Valley, (509) 891-6420, with Reception at: the Blankenship’s residence, 11207 E. 8th Ave, Spokane Valley, WA, (509) 217-2507.