LaVonne C. SMITH

LaVonne C. Blanchard, 73, a resident of Barstow for 27 years, passed away April 19, 2005 at her home. She was born Sept. 6, 1931 in Faulkton, S.D.She was a homemaker for 53 years, caring for her home and family as well as always being available to her friends. She loved being with her friends as they played bingo together and shared in the winning and losing times when bowling together. She was a self taught and extremely good seamstress. Survivors include her daughter, Debora Blanchard of Barstow; son, Jeffrey Blanchard and his wife Jennifer of Raleigh, N.C.; sister, Joyce Smith of Skaneates, N.Y.; brother, Wendall Smith and his wife Delores of Auburn, Wash.; grandson, Eric Durfee of Illinois; and granddaughter, Jeannette Durfee of Alaska. Graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Mountain View Memorial Park, 37063 Irwin Road.