Ventura County Star (CA) | 3 January 2007
Attorney and former Oxnard City Councilman Robert Blinn Maxwell, 87, died Dec. 27, 2006, in Oxnard from complications resulting from a stroke a year earlier.
Blinn was born on Jan. 1, 1919, in Bloomington, Ill., and grew up in Lincoln, Ill. He later attended the University of Illinois, where he met his future wife, Inez Johnson. After graduation, Blinn served in the U.S. Army in World War II, where he fought on Omaha Beach and at the Battle of the Bulge. At the closing of the war, he helped free the prisoners at the German concentration camp at Dachau and earned the rank of captain. His heartfelt patriotism for his country was apparent throughout his entire life.
Upon completing his military service, Blinn attended Stanford University Law School. After graduation, he married Inez, his college sweetheart, and brought her to live with him in Oxnard, where he worked as a lawyer with his brother "Hap." Blinn continued to work full time as an attorney until the day he was hospitalized.
Blinn was dedicated to his community. He served on the Oxnard City Council, the Oxnard Planning Commission, and the Central Committee of the Ventura County Republican Party. He was active in the Oxnard Boys & Girls Club; Rotary; American Legion; Oxnard's sister city of Ocotlan, Mexico; and was past exalted ruler of Oxnard Elks Lodge.
Additionally, Blinn had a deep religious faith and regularly attended All Saints Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry and was an usher.
Blinn also had a great love of the outdoors as he enjoyed hunting with family and friends, riding horses on Rancheros Visitadores, and playing golf on the weekends. He looked forward to trips with Inez and friends to Europe, Mexico, and Escondido.
Blinn always delighted in social activities where he especially loved to discuss history and politics with all. He was often referred to as having a large presence when he entered a room, yet all that knew him well felt his gentle spirit.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Karen Maxwell of Ventura; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Tom Pecht of Oxnard; grandchildren, Kristen, Katie, and Brendon Maxwell, Ben (wife Banks), J.P. and Matt Pecht; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 144 South C St., Oxnard.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the James A. Reardon-Payton Mortuary, 511 North A St., Oxnard, CA; phone 805-483-2233.
Attorney and former Oxnard City Councilman Robert Blinn Maxwell, 87, died Dec. 27, 2006, in Oxnard from complications resulting from a stroke a year earlier.
Blinn was born on Jan. 1, 1919, in Bloomington, Ill., and grew up in Lincoln, Ill. He later attended the University of Illinois, where he met his future wife, Inez Johnson. After graduation, Blinn served in the U.S. Army in World War II, where he fought on Omaha Beach and at the Battle of the Bulge. At the closing of the war, he helped free the prisoners at the German concentration camp at Dachau and earned the rank of captain. His heartfelt patriotism for his country was apparent throughout his entire life.
Upon completing his military service, Blinn attended Stanford University Law School. After graduation, he married Inez, his college sweetheart, and brought her to live with him in Oxnard, where he worked as a lawyer with his brother "Hap." Blinn continued to work full time as an attorney until the day he was hospitalized.
Blinn was dedicated to his community. He served on the Oxnard City Council, the Oxnard Planning Commission, and the Central Committee of the Ventura County Republican Party. He was active in the Oxnard Boys & Girls Club; Rotary; American Legion; Oxnard's sister city of Ocotlan, Mexico; and was past exalted ruler of Oxnard Elks Lodge.
Additionally, Blinn had a deep religious faith and regularly attended All Saints Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry and was an usher.
Blinn also had a great love of the outdoors as he enjoyed hunting with family and friends, riding horses on Rancheros Visitadores, and playing golf on the weekends. He looked forward to trips with Inez and friends to Europe, Mexico, and Escondido.
Blinn always delighted in social activities where he especially loved to discuss history and politics with all. He was often referred to as having a large presence when he entered a room, yet all that knew him well felt his gentle spirit.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Karen Maxwell of Ventura; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Tom Pecht of Oxnard; grandchildren, Kristen, Katie, and Brendon Maxwell, Ben (wife Banks), J.P. and Matt Pecht; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 144 South C St., Oxnard.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the James A. Reardon-Payton Mortuary, 511 North A St., Oxnard, CA; phone 805-483-2233.
Ventura County Star (CA) | 3 January 2007
Attorney and former Oxnard City Councilman Robert Blinn Maxwell, 87, died Dec. 27, 2006, in Oxnard from complications resulting from a stroke a year earlier.
Blinn was born on Jan. 1, 1919, in Bloomington, Ill., and grew up in Lincoln, Ill. He later attended the University of Illinois, where he met his future wife, Inez Johnson. After graduation, Blinn served in the U.S. Army in World War II, where he fought on Omaha Beach and at the Battle of the Bulge. At the closing of the war, he helped free the prisoners at the German concentration camp at Dachau and earned the rank of captain. His heartfelt patriotism for his country was apparent throughout his entire life.
Upon completing his military service, Blinn attended Stanford University Law School. After graduation, he married Inez, his college sweetheart, and brought her to live with him in Oxnard, where he worked as a lawyer with his brother "Hap." Blinn continued to work full time as an attorney until the day he was hospitalized.
Blinn was dedicated to his community. He served on the Oxnard City Council, the Oxnard Planning Commission, and the Central Committee of the Ventura County Republican Party. He was active in the Oxnard Boys & Girls Club; Rotary; American Legion; Oxnard's sister city of Ocotlan, Mexico; and was past exalted ruler of Oxnard Elks Lodge.
Additionally, Blinn had a deep religious faith and regularly attended All Saints Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry and was an usher.
Blinn also had a great love of the outdoors as he enjoyed hunting with family and friends, riding horses on Rancheros Visitadores, and playing golf on the weekends. He looked forward to trips with Inez and friends to Europe, Mexico, and Escondido.
Blinn always delighted in social activities where he especially loved to discuss history and politics with all. He was often referred to as having a large presence when he entered a room, yet all that knew him well felt his gentle spirit.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Karen Maxwell of Ventura; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Tom Pecht of Oxnard; grandchildren, Kristen, Katie, and Brendon Maxwell, Ben (wife Banks), J.P. and Matt Pecht; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 144 South C St., Oxnard.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the James A. Reardon-Payton Mortuary, 511 North A St., Oxnard, CA; phone 805-483-2233.
Attorney and former Oxnard City Councilman Robert Blinn Maxwell, 87, died Dec. 27, 2006, in Oxnard from complications resulting from a stroke a year earlier.
Blinn was born on Jan. 1, 1919, in Bloomington, Ill., and grew up in Lincoln, Ill. He later attended the University of Illinois, where he met his future wife, Inez Johnson. After graduation, Blinn served in the U.S. Army in World War II, where he fought on Omaha Beach and at the Battle of the Bulge. At the closing of the war, he helped free the prisoners at the German concentration camp at Dachau and earned the rank of captain. His heartfelt patriotism for his country was apparent throughout his entire life.
Upon completing his military service, Blinn attended Stanford University Law School. After graduation, he married Inez, his college sweetheart, and brought her to live with him in Oxnard, where he worked as a lawyer with his brother "Hap." Blinn continued to work full time as an attorney until the day he was hospitalized.
Blinn was dedicated to his community. He served on the Oxnard City Council, the Oxnard Planning Commission, and the Central Committee of the Ventura County Republican Party. He was active in the Oxnard Boys & Girls Club; Rotary; American Legion; Oxnard's sister city of Ocotlan, Mexico; and was past exalted ruler of Oxnard Elks Lodge.
Additionally, Blinn had a deep religious faith and regularly attended All Saints Episcopal Church, where he served on the vestry and was an usher.
Blinn also had a great love of the outdoors as he enjoyed hunting with family and friends, riding horses on Rancheros Visitadores, and playing golf on the weekends. He looked forward to trips with Inez and friends to Europe, Mexico, and Escondido.
Blinn always delighted in social activities where he especially loved to discuss history and politics with all. He was often referred to as having a large presence when he entered a room, yet all that knew him well felt his gentle spirit.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Karen Maxwell of Ventura; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Tom Pecht of Oxnard; grandchildren, Kristen, Katie, and Brendon Maxwell, Ben (wife Banks), J.P. and Matt Pecht; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 144 South C St., Oxnard.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the James A. Reardon-Payton Mortuary, 511 North A St., Oxnard, CA; phone 805-483-2233.
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