Michael Homer Blatchford |
| Posted 2009-12-06 by Sharla |
| Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona Tuesday, December 01, 2009 Michael Homer Blatchford, 51, of Tuba City, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. Mr. Blatchford devoted his life to helping others through his work as co-founder and executive director of ASSIST! to Independence, a nonprofit Native American-owned and -operated independent living center. He was a true inspiration to everyone he met through his advocacy work for Native Americans with disabilities across America. His own disability did not hinder his commitment to enrich the lives of others. He was a die-hard, lifelong Denver Broncos fan, enjoyed the abundant love of two families and truly loved life. Mr. Blatchford is survived by his life partner, ElizaBeth Pifer; daughter Maria Blatchford Bird; sisters Rosita Tippeconnic, Jenevieve Blatchford, Shirl Snyder, Teresa James, Pearl Lameman and Shannon Folgheraiter; mother Nancy Folgheraiter; brothers Ed Folgheraiter and Gordan Folgheraiter; one grandson; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Loretta Blatchford, and his sister Pauletta Tsosie. A public service will be Wednesday in Flagstaff. For information, call Jason Bird at (480) 295-9728. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to ASSIST! to Independence, P.O. Box 4133, Tuba City, AZ 86045. Donations to the family may be made to the "Michael H. Blatchford Memorial Fund" at Wells Fargo Bank. Norvel Owens Mortuary is handling arrangements. |
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