1944 ~ Eldon Blanchard ~ 2021

The family of Eldon George Blanchard is saddened to announce his sudden passing at the Peter Lougheed Hospital, Calgary on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at the age of 76 years.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sharon, his children Cheryl Smithson (Garry) of Medicine Hat and his son Murray (Tasha) of Strathmore; his grandchildren, Nathan Smithson (Kerstin), Matthew Smithson (Lauren), Zachary Smithson, and Celsey Smithson (Jorel); his treasured great grandson Rhyden Smithson all of Medicine Hat; his sister Gwen Heisler of Medicine Hat and his brother Dennis (Lorraine) Blanchard of Calgary. as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents George and Jean Blanchard, his brother-in law Gordon Heisler, and his in-laws Victor and Josephine Opp, his brother-in-law Brian Opp and his sister-in-law Bonnie Adams.

Eldon was born in Medicine Hat on September 16, 1944, and was actively involved in hockey, baseball, and football. He worked with CP Rail as an Engine Attendant for many years and retired August 1, 1989. From this career he jumped into running a painting business. The move to Strathmore gave him the opportunity to be a school custodian which he loved. Due to ill health he became a domestic engineer.

He was a faithful member of Bill W (AA) for 45 years and loved helping those in need and especially those new in the program. He faithfully read his little Black Book every morning.

A celebration of his life will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, Pat Grisonich. If desired, donations may be made to the Wheatland and Area Hospice Society (Box 2154 Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2 or wwwwheatlandhospice.ca). To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: office@pattisonfuneralhome.com subject heading: Eldon Blanchard, or you may visit www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.

• Date : 2021-07-21
• Location : Medicine Hat

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