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Barbara E. Blair

December 16, 1932 - October 1, 2019

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Immanuel United Church of Christ
1526 S 18th St.
Lafayette, IN 47905
Friday 10/4, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Immanuel United Church of Christ
1526 S 18th St.
Lafayette, IN 47905
Saturday 10/5, 10:00 am

Barbara E. Blair, 86, of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at St. Mary Health Care. She was born December 16, 1932, in Attica to the late Frank and Ellen Pearson Verhey.
On February 9, 1952 she married Fredrick J. Blair and he preceded her in death on June 10, 2007. Barbara and Fred farmed in Tippecanoe County for many years. She also worked in Food Service at Purdue University for 13 years retiring in 2000.
She was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ and the Dorcas Circle. Barbara enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, gardening, crocheting and knitting. She had crocheted over 200 hats for cancer patients.
Surviving are her children Debbi Halsema of Battle Ground, John “Jake” Blair, Bruce (Lynne) Blair, William (Raynae) Blair, daughter-in-law Kristel Blair all of Lafayette, grandchildren April Phillips, Shelley Kellar, Missy Bass, Jake Blair Jr., Kyle Blair, RJ Blair and Hunter Blair, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.
Also surviving is her sister Betty Citizen of Westfield. Barbara was preceded in death by her son Douglas Blair and a brother Adrian Verhey.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1526 South 18th Street Lafayette. Service will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, Immanuel United Church of Christ, T. J. Jenney PhD officiating. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Lafayette.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Immanuel Church of Christ in Barbara’s memory.

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Visitation
Immanuel United Church of Christ
1526 S 18th St.
Lafayette, IN 47905
Map
Friday 10/4, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Service
Immanuel United Church of Christ
1526 S 18th St.
Lafayette, IN 47905
Map
Saturday 10/5, 10:00 am

Barbara E. Blair, 86, of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at St. Mary Health Care. She was born December 16, 1932, in Attica to the late Frank and Ellen Pearson Verhey. On February 9, 1952 she married Fredrick J. Blair and he preceded her in death on June 10, 2007. Barbara andContinue Reading

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Ron and Cindy Raber left a message on October 5, 2019:
Bruce and Lynne, I just read this at work and the visitation was last night. I'm so sorry for the loss of your Momma. I'm sure she was a wonderful Lady. God picks the loveliest flowers from his garden to be in his favorite bouquet. Cindy and Ron
Nadine Davis left a message on October 4, 2019:
Very sorry to hear of your loss; my prayers are with your family during this time. Nadine Davis
Jane "Lahrman" Polley left a message on October 4, 2019:
So sorry for your loss, I have many great memories of our families visiting at each others homes! Your Mom was such a good friend to my Momma, for lots of years!! I enjoyed meeting your Mom and Barb M. with my mom at IHop for breakfast. Praying for you all.
DENISE A MITCHELL left a message on October 3, 2019:
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR MOMS PASSING.....RICK AND DENISE MITCHELL
Robin King left a message on October 2, 2019:
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Linda Richard Payne left a message on October 2, 2019:
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss of your mom. She will always be one of the favorite people I have encountered in my life. She was always so positive and such a good friend to our mom!! Amazingly she trusted me to babysit for all of you when I was a shy teenager. Of course the fact that my mom was right across 52 might have given her some comfort!!! I hope that all of the happy times you shared as a family will comfort you with her loss. I know she and Fred will always remain in your hearts as they will in mine. Love to you all!!
Lisa Pickett left a message on October 2, 2019:
Bill and Family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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