Ernest Rudolph BLANCHETTE

Ernest Rudolph Blanchette, born March 17, 1921, in Cedar River, Michigan and died January 26, 2005, in Whittier, California Preceded in death by his brother John Blanchette of Yale, Michigan. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary C Blanchette of Whittier, daughter Teresa Blanchette of Whittier, son Scott Blanchette of Costa Mesa, daughter-in-law Jeanne, three granddaughters, Sarah, Rebekah, and Abigail Blanchette of Oakland, Californ ia, three nephews Mike and Mark Blanchette of Texas, and Patrick Blanchette of Florida, and sister-in-law, Lois Blanchette of Yale, Michigan. His memorial service was held on Saturday, February 12, 2005, at East Whittier United Methodist Church, with The Reverend Samuel Yun officiating. Any donations can be made to East Whittier United Methodist Church in his name, in lieu of cards or flowers. Published in the Whittier Daily News on 2/23/2005.