Dean Blackford Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dean Blackford (Marshall, Indiana), born in Mentone, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 87, on February 18, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Sarah Augusta Leah Blackford (Sievers) and Joseph Burdell Blackford; and his grandchildren, Russell B. Blackford, Jr. and Tara L. Miller. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Ann Blackford (Rose); his children, Russell Blackford (Amber), Myra Kimball, Rhonda Cox and Kelly Walker (David); and his sisters, Carol Baugher, Vi Ward (Eugene), Sara Kauffman (Ron), Nancy Kreft (Dick), Rose Harroff (Ray) and Helen McIntyre. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be directed to Community Bible Church, 2947 S. County Farm Road Warsaw, Indiana 46580; or to the Alzheimer's Support Group of Nappanee, 157 N. Main Street, Nappanee, Indiana 46550 and would be appreciated by the family.
