BLANCHARD, Michael Paul (Mike)

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona Sunday, July 13, 2003 Michael P. Blanchard, 60, died Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at his home in Bayfield, Colorado. A Graveside Interment of Cremains will be Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 10:00 A.M. at Bayfield Cemetery. Mike was born March 11, 1943 in Three Rivers, Michigan the son of William and Vera Blanchard. He married Johnna L. Ryan on January 5, 1989 in Phoenix, Az. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Mike was interested in classic car and hot rod restorations. He was a member and officer in the Over The Hill Gang car club. He had a lifelong love of hunting and fishing and was living his dream in the Colorado Mountains. He is survived by his wife Johnna, Bill & Ann Blanchard (Son & Daughter-in-law) of Chandler, AZ, Michelle Blanchard (Daughter) of Scottsdale, AZ, Sheri Stewart (Sister) of Portage, 141, Steve Blanchard (Brother) of Vicksburg, MI, his 3 Labradors - Chuck, Kellie & Aniber. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Mercy, 375 B. Park Ave., Durango, CO 81301 or the American Cancer Society.