Blanche has four daughters. Here’s a snap shot of the family tree and a few pics of both immediate and extended family with more to come! Please email me if you have photos to add! ~ Roxanne Barbara Striebel married to Karl Striebel Roxanne Darling with Shane Robinson Judy Dennis married to Mike Dennis; they
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Over sixty years of marriage and adventures across numerous continents, Blanche and Bill made an extraordinary life for themselves. Bill may have been the one getting most of the attention out there in the world, but make no mistake – Blanche was working hard and fulfilling her own destiny in her own ways. Please enjoy
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Blanche was always such an independent person who actually enjoyed time alone. Much as she loved family and friends, she was never afraid to be alone. So I thought it would be fitting to have a photo album of “just Blanche.” Please email me if you have photos to add! ~ Roxanne Click on any
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Blanche surrounded herself with such amazing people who loved and supported her in countless ways. She drew charming people to her, regardless of her age or theirs. You all played such an important role in her life as friends and caregivers – and who can distinguish between those two roles, actually? She loved sharing so
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Here’s the note Blanche included in her Christmas card this year. I’m happy to say it generated a lot of calls and emails from friends. Dear Friends, I’ve been enjoying many holiday cards and letters. For the first time in a while, I’m sending out a card too! It’s been a wonderful year, as I,
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August 24, 1924 Thank you to all the friends and family who stopped by the open house to raise a toast to Blanche! After all that, her granddaughter Annie invited all of the family over to dinner, where we celebrated with a gorgeous and delicious cake! We were missing some of our dearest friends and
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