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Blaine J. Wiltshire
April 26, 1957 ~ September 25, 2016 (age 59) 59 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Margo Bowling
on June 18, 2017 2:50 PM
Message from Donna & Russ McCord
September 28, 2016 8:47 PM
Kathy and Lauren,
We were so sorry to hear about Blaine's passing. May God bless you and keep you in these difficult times. We will always remember all the great times we had with you and the friendship we had.
We were so sorry to hear about Blaine's passing. May God bless you and keep you in these difficult times. We will always remember all the great times we had with you and the friendship we had.
Message from Donna and Russ McCord
October 4, 2016 11:22 AM
Donna and Russ, Thank you for your kind words. Yes, we had SO many great times together and will remain memories I will never forget. It was good talking to you too Donna. Thanks. Hugs, Kathy
Message from Family Rick & Debi Pretz
September 28, 2016 12:17 PM
Kathy & Lauren - Such a loving family. I have so many pictures from years spent with you all during so many family gatherings - especially the Thanksgiving you all hosted in your home! We love you all and hope you find peace within, especially during this very difficult time. We will miss Blaine and know you are and always will be Family. Love and Prayers from All of us.
Message from Rick and Debi Pretz
October 4, 2016 11:17 AM
Thank Debi and Rick for such kind words. I can't imagine going through all this with out you and ALL the Pretz clan. You are a blessing in Lauren and my life.
Message from Todd Beldon
September 28, 2016 11:42 AM
Kathy and Lauren,
I am sad about Blaine’s passing away and sorry for your loss. We worked hard building our careers at Martin Marietta back in the 80s and played harder together outside of work fishing, landscaping, and remodeling our homes. I am glad that our paths crossed in this life and to have been one of his friends. He will always be remembered by me for his great character, honesty, and passion.
I am sad about Blaine’s passing away and sorry for your loss. We worked hard building our careers at Martin Marietta back in the 80s and played harder together outside of work fishing, landscaping, and remodeling our homes. I am glad that our paths crossed in this life and to have been one of his friends. He will always be remembered by me for his great character, honesty, and passion.
Message from Todd Beldon
October 4, 2016 11:10 AM
Thank you Todd for your kind words and it was so great to see and talk with you and thanks for your support. It was a tough year for the three of us. WOW, time almost seemed to stand still for a moment. Thanks for being your funny self and bringing me that glass. Could you please forward me your email. Hugs, Kathy
Message from Lisa Henkel
September 28, 2016 10:58 AM
Dear Kathy, It has been over 20 years since we last connected (since Todd's and my divorce), and have often wondered what you two were doing these days. I am so sorry to hear the news about Blaine. I have such fond memories of the 4 of us landscaping each other's yards, camping, and partying. I remember Blaine (and you!) as being someone who would do anything for anybody. I pray you can hold dear your good times with Blaine and smile. I will keep you in my heart, Kathy. I just learned about Blaine this morning (the morning of his funeral), and can not get to the funeral; but would love to connect with you in person. Hugs, Lisa Henkel (was Beldon)
Message from Lisa Henkel
October 4, 2016 11:06 AM
Lisa, What kind words. Hard to believe. I too remember all the fun memories of the 4 of us. So many changes since! Would love to see you too. Would you be so kind and send me your email. Hugs, Kathy
A candle was lit by Lisa Henkel
on September 28, 2016 10:51 AM
Message from Jim Green
September 27, 2016 8:01 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about Blaine.
Blaine and I started our careers together at Lockheed in the summer of 1978. Known then as "The Beetle Crew", we were tasked with venturing into the remote foothills of the property to cut down beetle-infected pine trees. Although it was extremely intensive physical labor, we felt blessed at being able to spend our days in the outdoors we both loved and get paid to do it! We did this for 2 summers and were even roommates that last summer. After college graduation we both then started our careers.
I tell this story because it will always be the best job I ever had and Blaine played a large part in that. Blaine and I went on with our separate lives so I never got the chance to meet his family. I will always have fond memories of our time together. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Blaine and I started our careers together at Lockheed in the summer of 1978. Known then as "The Beetle Crew", we were tasked with venturing into the remote foothills of the property to cut down beetle-infected pine trees. Although it was extremely intensive physical labor, we felt blessed at being able to spend our days in the outdoors we both loved and get paid to do it! We did this for 2 summers and were even roommates that last summer. After college graduation we both then started our careers.
I tell this story because it will always be the best job I ever had and Blaine played a large part in that. Blaine and I went on with our separate lives so I never got the chance to meet his family. I will always have fond memories of our time together. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Message from Jim Green
October 4, 2016 11:00 AM
Jim, thank you for all the kind words about Blaine and for your Sympathy. I remember Blaine speaking about you on many occasions. When your name was mentioned it was always a good story about his adventures with you. Thank you.
could you forward me your email address. Regards, Kathy
could you forward me your email address. Regards, Kathy
Message from Mary and Mark Berner, Omaha
September 27, 2016 7:00 PM
Kathy and Lauren, we are so sorry to hear of Blaine's passing. During our families' time together at Drake we knew Blaine to be a fun and loyal friend. May God bless you during your time of sorrow. Mary & Mark
Message from Mark and Mary Berner
October 4, 2016 10:55 AM
Mark and Mary, Thank you for such kind words about Blaine and your Sympathy. It was a tough year for the 3 of us. Could you please forward me your email address.
Thanks, Kathy and Lauren
Thanks, Kathy and Lauren
Message from Jim McCurry
September 27, 2016 5:53 PM
Dearest Kathy, I had the joy of meeting Blaine in 2003 at the Waterton plant during a very intense and drawn-out proposal for a new Targets program. This was the start of what became a close friendship and affection that I had for Blaine. He always provided comic relief when ever around, yet he had a very serious, intense passion for his job, no matter what he was assigned throughout his time on that program. While he was always a "trickster," he taught me a lot of things about our work that I would not have otherwise known. But it was the time away from the office, usually on travel, that I got to know the sincere, caring, and joyful side of Blaine that made me love him like a brother. Or maybe it was because he and I shared the same raunchy sense of humor that got us through some stressful times on the program. Blaine was such a joy to know, and it hurt badly to hear of the struggles with health in the end that God placed before him, that you too had to endure. I'm comforted to know that his soul now has the chance for an entirely new role, that will also be filled with joy, humor, and caring. May God bless and comfort you and Lauren during this difficult time. With my love and hugs,
Jim
Jim
Message from Jim McCurray
October 4, 2016 10:50 AM
Thank you Jim for all your kind words of Blaine and Sympathy. I remember your name from Blaine's conversations. It has been a tough year for Blaine, Lauren and I.
Would you be so kind to forward me your email address.
Would you be so kind to forward me your email address.
Message from Dennis & Twylla Casey
September 27, 2016 5:28 PM
Twylla and I had the pleasure of working with Blaine at Lockheed Martin. Blaine was always upbeat, a gentleman, and a consummate professional. A good guy, gone too soon.
Message from Dennis Casey
October 4, 2016 10:48 AM
Thanks Dennis for your kind words of Blaine and Sympathy. I remember you and Twylla's name. Would you please send me your email address.
Message from Karen Fliedner
September 27, 2016 11:16 AM
Kathy, Lauren, and all loved ones of Blaine: I am deeply sorry for your loss. May all the memories of your times spent together, whether vacationing, exploring new ventures, or just being together as family in everyday life sustain you in your season of grief. God bless you.
Message from Karen Fliedner
October 4, 2016 10:43 AM
Thanks Karen for your words of sympathy. Can you please send me your email address
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