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Bell Brothers Funeral Home
601 North 56 Ave West
Duluth, MN 55807
In Memory of William Harvey Blair
William "Bill" H. Blair, 90, of Hermantown passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at Viewcrest Health Center. He was born December 25, 1924 to William and Clara Blair in Superior.
Bill was born and raised in Superior and was enlisted in the army from 1942 to 1946. He was employed with DeVink Matson Pontiac and Cadillac before and after serving in WWII. Bill owned and operated Blair's Service Center for many years in Superior and was also one of the co-founders of Northern Airways Inc..
He was a pilot all throughout his life and enjoyed every minute of it. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), president of the Arrowhead Skating Club at World of Wheels, former member of the Superior City Council, and he also served as president for the Superior Rotary Club where he held perfect attendance for 58 years.
Bill and Carol wintered in Texas for over 16 years and they especially enjoyed dancing at polka festivals.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Clara; brother, George; sister, Blanche Wexall; and first wife, Doris M. Blair.
Bill will be greatly missed by his wife of 21 years, Carol Blair; children, Mary Blair of Minneapolis, Clara (David) Cody of Superior, Julie (Steve) Markon of Ramsey,MN, Carolyn (Bradley) Olson of Gordon, WI, and Chris (Dr. Sharon Hayward) Blair of Stanley, WI; step-children, David MacDonald of Duluth, Keith MacDonald of Hermantown, Brian MacDonald of Duluth, and Cathy (Todd) Porthan of Edina,MN; and 10 grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Viewcrest and St. Luke's Hospice for their loving care.
Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Bell Brothers Funeral Home, 601 N 56th Ave. W, Duluth. The visitation will continue from 10:00 until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Christ Lutheran Church, 2415 Ensign Road, Duluth. Interment will be in Augustana Cemetery.
Please leave a memory of Bill or words of support for the family at: www.bellbrothersfuneralhome.com.
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Service Information
Funeral Service
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
11:00 a.m.
Christ Lutheran Church
2415 Ensign Road
Duluth, MN
Visitation
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Christ Lutheran Church
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Bell Brothers Funeral Home
601 North 56 Ave West
Duluth, MN 55807
In Memory of William Harvey Blair
William "Bill" H. Blair, 90, of Hermantown passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at Viewcrest Health Center. He was born December 25, 1924 to William and Clara Blair in Superior.
Bill was born and raised in Superior and was enlisted in the army from 1942 to 1946. He was employed with DeVink Matson Pontiac and Cadillac before and after serving in WWII. Bill owned and operated Blair's Service Center for many years in Superior and was also one of the co-founders of Northern Airways Inc..
He was a pilot all throughout his life and enjoyed every minute of it. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), president of the Arrowhead Skating Club at World of Wheels, former member of the Superior City Council, and he also served as president for the Superior Rotary Club where he held perfect attendance for 58 years.
Bill and Carol wintered in Texas for over 16 years and they especially enjoyed dancing at polka festivals.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Clara; brother, George; sister, Blanche Wexall; and first wife, Doris M. Blair.
Bill will be greatly missed by his wife of 21 years, Carol Blair; children, Mary Blair of Minneapolis, Clara (David) Cody of Superior, Julie (Steve) Markon of Ramsey,MN, Carolyn (Bradley) Olson of Gordon, WI, and Chris (Dr. Sharon Hayward) Blair of Stanley, WI; step-children, David MacDonald of Duluth, Keith MacDonald of Hermantown, Brian MacDonald of Duluth, and Cathy (Todd) Porthan of Edina,MN; and 10 grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Viewcrest and St. Luke's Hospice for their loving care.
Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Bell Brothers Funeral Home, 601 N 56th Ave. W, Duluth. The visitation will continue from 10:00 until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Christ Lutheran Church, 2415 Ensign Road, Duluth. Interment will be in Augustana Cemetery.
Please leave a memory of Bill or words of support for the family at: www.bellbrothersfuneralhome.com.
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Service Information
Funeral Service
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
11:00 a.m.
Christ Lutheran Church
2415 Ensign Road
Duluth, MN
Visitation
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Christ Lutheran Church
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Published online by:
Bell Brothers Funeral Home
601 North 56 Ave West
Duluth, MN 55807
In Memory of William Harvey Blair
William "Bill" H. Blair, 90, of Hermantown passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at Viewcrest Health Center. He was born December 25, 1924 to William and Clara Blair in Superior.
Bill was born and raised in Superior and was enlisted in the army from 1942 to 1946. He was employed with DeVink Matson Pontiac and Cadillac before and after serving in WWII. Bill owned and operated Blair's Service Center for many years in Superior and was also one of the co-founders of Northern Airways Inc..
He was a pilot all throughout his life and enjoyed every minute of it. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), president of the Arrowhead Skating Club at World of Wheels, former member of the Superior City Council, and he also served as president for the Superior Rotary Club where he held perfect attendance for 58 years.
Bill and Carol wintered in Texas for over 16 years and they especially enjoyed dancing at polka festivals.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Clara; brother, George; sister, Blanche Wexall; and first wife, Doris M. Blair.
Bill will be greatly missed by his wife of 21 years, Carol Blair; children, Mary Blair of Minneapolis, Clara (David) Cody of Superior, Julie (Steve) Markon of Ramsey,MN, Carolyn (Bradley) Olson of Gordon, WI, and Chris (Dr. Sharon Hayward) Blair of Stanley, WI; step-children, David MacDonald of Duluth, Keith MacDonald of Hermantown, Brian MacDonald of Duluth, and Cathy (Todd) Porthan of Edina,MN; and 10 grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Viewcrest and St. Luke's Hospice for their loving care.
Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Bell Brothers Funeral Home, 601 N 56th Ave. W, Duluth. The visitation will continue from 10:00 until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Christ Lutheran Church, 2415 Ensign Road, Duluth. Interment will be in Augustana Cemetery.
Please leave a memory of Bill or words of support for the family at: www.bellbrothersfuneralhome.com.
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Service Information
Funeral Service
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
11:00 a.m.
Christ Lutheran Church
2415 Ensign Road
Duluth, MN
Visitation
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Christ Lutheran Church
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bell Brothers Funeral Home
601 North 56 Ave West
Duluth, MN 55807
In Memory of William Harvey Blair
William "Bill" H. Blair, 90, of Hermantown passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at Viewcrest Health Center. He was born December 25, 1924 to William and Clara Blair in Superior.
Bill was born and raised in Superior and was enlisted in the army from 1942 to 1946. He was employed with DeVink Matson Pontiac and Cadillac before and after serving in WWII. Bill owned and operated Blair's Service Center for many years in Superior and was also one of the co-founders of Northern Airways Inc..
He was a pilot all throughout his life and enjoyed every minute of it. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), president of the Arrowhead Skating Club at World of Wheels, former member of the Superior City Council, and he also served as president for the Superior Rotary Club where he held perfect attendance for 58 years.
Bill and Carol wintered in Texas for over 16 years and they especially enjoyed dancing at polka festivals.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Clara; brother, George; sister, Blanche Wexall; and first wife, Doris M. Blair.
Bill will be greatly missed by his wife of 21 years, Carol Blair; children, Mary Blair of Minneapolis, Clara (David) Cody of Superior, Julie (Steve) Markon of Ramsey,MN, Carolyn (Bradley) Olson of Gordon, WI, and Chris (Dr. Sharon Hayward) Blair of Stanley, WI; step-children, David MacDonald of Duluth, Keith MacDonald of Hermantown, Brian MacDonald of Duluth, and Cathy (Todd) Porthan of Edina,MN; and 10 grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Viewcrest and St. Luke's Hospice for their loving care.
Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Bell Brothers Funeral Home, 601 N 56th Ave. W, Duluth. The visitation will continue from 10:00 until the 11:00 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Christ Lutheran Church, 2415 Ensign Road, Duluth. Interment will be in Augustana Cemetery.
Please leave a memory of Bill or words of support for the family at: www.bellbrothersfuneralhome.com.
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Service Information
Funeral Service
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
11:00 a.m.
Christ Lutheran Church
2415 Ensign Road
Duluth, MN
Visitation
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Christ Lutheran Church
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