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Alfred Tubby Blanchat

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August 10, 1917 ~ September 18, 2010

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Blanchat, Alfred “Tubby,” 93, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010. Rosary will be Monday, September 20 at 7 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass, Tuesday, September 21 at 10 a.m., both at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Tubby was born in Danville, KS, on August 10, 1917. He was a twice decorated Purple Heart recipient who took part in the Omaha Beach landing in WWII. He is preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Mary (Colopy); brothers, George, Clifford, Elmer and Harold; sisters, Mary Martina, Magdalen, and Helen. Survivors include wife of 65 years, Josephine “Jo”; sons, Gary of Conroe, TX, Ron (Val) of McPherson, and Don (Vivian) of Bushton; daughter, Wanda (Herb) Winter of Colwich; 19 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with St. Joseph Catholic Church, 139 S. Millwood, Wichita, KS 67212 and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202. Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Monday, September 20, St. Joseph Catholic Church

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  2. Dear Jo and family Just learned of your recent loss of Tubby. Have not had any contact with your family in years since mom and dad passed away, but think of the good times we had as I was growing up. So very sorry I did not learn of his passing until now as I would have attended the service. I know mom would have wanted me to show our respect. My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.

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  3. I shall miss Tubby. I know his family will and I wish to offer my condolences. We shared a family name that he was also very proud of. I knew him for about half his life and only recently became aware of his courage and bravery. His smile and stories will remain with me always. God bless you!

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  4. Don’t grive for me, for now I’m free:I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all.I could not stay another day,To laugh,to love,to work or play.Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with reamberd joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I Too, will miss.Be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshines of tomarrow.My life’s been full,I savered much; Good friends, good times,a loved one’s touch. Don’t lengthen it now with undue geief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now,He set me free.

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  5. Gary, Jo,Ron, and Wanda.. To all of us Blanchat’s, I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful Dad and loving husband our thoughts and prayers are with you. What a wonderful man, although we lived in Calif. and my time with Tubby was limited to our summer vacations, I have the wonderful memories of family reunions. I will always remember that warm smile that made me feel I was very special in his eyes. My deepest sympathy to all of you. love, Kim (Kimmy) Blanhat-Aguilar,Earl Gene & Edra’s daughter San Mateo, CA

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  6. Gary, My sympathy on the passing of your father. Sounds like a great guy, and decorated veteran, who lived a full life with lots of loving family. From his picture he sure couldn’t deny you being his son…but maybe wanted to a time or two! Will keep you all in my prayers. Steve Burgess Dover, OH

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  7. I have so many wonderful, funny, and indearing memmories of my Uncle Tubby. There was always alot of laughter when Uncle Tubby was around. He always had a joke to tell, altough he would get so tickled trying to tell the joke that you would forget the joke and just laugh with him. I love you with all my heart Uncle Tubby and I will miss you so much. Give Mom and Dad a big hug from me.

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  8. Dearest Joe,Wanda,Gary,Ronnie,Donnie.I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your loving Husband, and Father. Tubby was so special to all that knew and loved him. You All are in my thoughts and prayers, May God bless all of you. and all of your Familys at this time. The picture of Tubby is so good thats how i remember him with that beautiful smile and the sparkle in his eyes, Lots of Love, Sandi Sue Blanchat

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