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Jack Blocker

Posted 2022-09-01 by mhenderson
Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Jack Blocker, age 91, of Lake Havasu City Az, formerly of Columbus, NE,
passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022. Jack was born June 19, 1930 in
Omaha, NE to Harold (Red) and Irene (Lund) Blocker. He graduated from
Benson High School in Omaha, NE. He married Patricia Townsend on
September 27th 1948 and enjoyed 73 years of marriage.

They lived in Omaha, Minneapolis and then Columbus. He owned and
operated Hi-Lo Equipment in Columbus and spent nearly 60 years sharing
his vast knowledge of hydraulics. Upon his retirement they moved to Lake
Havasu City, AZ.

Jack was always up for an adventure. You could find him racing Porsches,
snow or waterskiing, riding motorcycles or horses, bow hunting,
traveling, or playing a round of golf. One of his greatest joys was
helping others. Amongst them was, transporting children to the Shrine
Children's Hospital in Minneapolis. He had a gift for storytelling and
could make anyone laugh with his jokes and always lived life to the
fullest.

Those left to treasure his memory:
Wife: Patricia Blocker of Lake Havasu City, AZ
Son: Tom (Nancy) Blocker of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Leigh McLean of Lake Havasu City, AZ
Daughter-In-Law: Nancy Blocker of Corpus Christi, TX
Grandchildren: Brooke Ihde, Savanna Blocker, Greg Hermsen, Spencer
Hermsen, Michelle
(Joe) Garcia, Maisie (Abel) Gomez
Great Grandchildren: Arielle Garcia, Arianna Garcia, Aiden Gomez, Avery
Gomez, Austin
Gomez
Nieces & Nephew: Chris Townsend, Colleen (Tom) Larson, Caren Shattuck,
Alex Townsend

Jack was proceeded in death by:
Parents: Harold and Irene Blocker
Father and Mother-In-Law: Clinton and June Townsend
Son: Jon Blocker
Son-In-Law: Colin McLean
Infant Grandson: Eric Scott Blocker
Brother and Sister-In-Law: Gene and Diane Townsend
Nephew: Richard Townsend

At Jack's request, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
Instead, his ashes will be spread by the family. The family suggests
memorials be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or your local police
department. To all of those who knew and loved him, "It's Five O'clock
Somewhere"


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