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Blake, James F., Sr. age 88, formerly of Bloomington, passed away April 30.
He is finally reunited with his beloved wife, Josephine.
Survived by children, Mary Jo (Dave), James Jr., Terry (Lynn) and Mike (Susie); and 10 grandchildren.
He loved his family, served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and later in the U.S. Air Force from which he retired in 1967 to join Northwest Airlines.
James was known for his keen sense of humor, his Irish wit, love of the Boston Red Sox and signature Red Sox hat.
For years he umpired military, high school, college, and town baseball games claiming he never missed a call.
His proudest accomplishment was that from his humble beginnings in Depression-era Boston, he gave his children an opportunity for a better life.
Visitation: Thursday, May 3, 4-7 PM, Memorial Service 7-8 PM at Washburn- McReavy in Bloomington.
Private burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Friday.
Washburn-McReavy, Werness Brothers Chapel, 2300 W Old Shakopee Rd
Published in Star Tribune on May 2, 2012
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Blake, James F., Sr. age 88, formerly of Bloomington, passed away April 30.
He is finally reunited with his beloved wife, Josephine.
Survived by children, Mary Jo (Dave), James Jr., Terry (Lynn) and Mike (Susie); and 10 grandchildren.
He loved his family, served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and later in the U.S. Air Force from which he retired in 1967 to join Northwest Airlines.
James was known for his keen sense of humor, his Irish wit, love of the Boston Red Sox and signature Red Sox hat.
For years he umpired military, high school, college, and town baseball games claiming he never missed a call.
His proudest accomplishment was that from his humble beginnings in Depression-era Boston, he gave his children an opportunity for a better life.
Visitation: Thursday, May 3, 4-7 PM, Memorial Service 7-8 PM at Washburn- McReavy in Bloomington.
Private burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Friday.
Washburn-McReavy, Werness Brothers Chapel, 2300 W Old Shakopee Rd
Published in Star Tribune on May 2, 2012
AM1 - U.S. NAVY - WORLD WAR II
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Blake, James F., Sr. age 88, formerly of Bloomington, passed away April 30.
He is finally reunited with his beloved wife, Josephine.
Survived by children, Mary Jo (Dave), James Jr., Terry (Lynn) and Mike (Susie); and 10 grandchildren.
He loved his family, served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and later in the U.S. Air Force from which he retired in 1967 to join Northwest Airlines.
James was known for his keen sense of humor, his Irish wit, love of the Boston Red Sox and signature Red Sox hat.
For years he umpired military, high school, college, and town baseball games claiming he never missed a call.
His proudest accomplishment was that from his humble beginnings in Depression-era Boston, he gave his children an opportunity for a better life.
Visitation: Thursday, May 3, 4-7 PM, Memorial Service 7-8 PM at Washburn- McReavy in Bloomington.
Private burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Friday.
Washburn-McReavy, Werness Brothers Chapel, 2300 W Old Shakopee Rd
Published in Star Tribune on May 2, 2012
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Blake, James F., Sr. age 88, formerly of Bloomington, passed away April 30.
He is finally reunited with his beloved wife, Josephine.
Survived by children, Mary Jo (Dave), James Jr., Terry (Lynn) and Mike (Susie); and 10 grandchildren.
He loved his family, served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and later in the U.S. Air Force from which he retired in 1967 to join Northwest Airlines.
James was known for his keen sense of humor, his Irish wit, love of the Boston Red Sox and signature Red Sox hat.
For years he umpired military, high school, college, and town baseball games claiming he never missed a call.
His proudest accomplishment was that from his humble beginnings in Depression-era Boston, he gave his children an opportunity for a better life.
Visitation: Thursday, May 3, 4-7 PM, Memorial Service 7-8 PM at Washburn- McReavy in Bloomington.
Private burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Friday.
Washburn-McReavy, Werness Brothers Chapel, 2300 W Old Shakopee Rd
Published in Star Tribune on May 2, 2012
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