U.S. ARMY VETERAN
EASTON BLACKBURN
Easton Dwight "Deke" Blackburn, 81, our beloved and loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away Dec. 27, 2013, after an extensive illness. He was born Aug. 2, 1932, in Orderville, Utah, to Easton and LaVon Cram Blackburn. In 1953, Deke moved to Henderson and began working at Titanium Metals Corp. (TIMET). He proudly served in the U.S. Army, HCPTR Division (Army Helicopter), and was stationed at bases in the United States and near Munchen, Germany. He married his sweetheart, Juana Williams, July 9, 1955, and their marriage was solemnized Dec. 7, 1963, in the St. George, Utah LDS Temple. After military service, Deke returned to TIMET, where he worked until retirement in 1988. In 1969, he was promoted to TIMET Safety Director, later working in the same capacity for Frehner Construction, Co. and Sanders Construction, Inc. Deke graduated from Valley High School, Orderville, class of 1950, received his associate degree in business management from the College of Southern Utah (now Sothern Utah University) and continued his education at Clark County Community College, receiving an associate degree in safety. During his long and broad career, he was appointed by Nevada Governor Mike O'Callahan to his labor management advisory board, earned his Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification and Certified Hazard Control Manager classification. Nominated as outstanding safety professional in the State of Nevada, he served as president of the American Society of Safety Engineers of Southern Nevada. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Deke served in many ward and stake callings, including bishop, Sunday school president, Elders Quorum president (8 years), Stake executive secretary, Stake high counselor (twice), Ward mission leader, Ward family history consultant, Stake employment specialist and home teacher, plus over seven years as a worker in the Las Vegas, LDS Temple. He and Juana fulfilled an LDS mission together, in Florida, Jacksonville mission. Deke gave of himself through service and was a giant of a man in stature, compassion, and love for all. Most of all he loved his family and those he had associations with along his journey through life. He was an avid sportsman and photographer, capturing treasured memories for posterity. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Valorie Blackburn; parents; brother. John Barrie Blackburn; and sister, LuDean Blackburn. He is survived by his wife, of 58 years, Juana Blackburn; two sons, Easton D. Blackburn Jr, and Gregory W. (Trina) Blackburn; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bonnie (Richard) Henrie, Betty (Barry) Barnum; three brothers, Von (Mavis) Blackburn, Clair (Terilyn) Blackburn and William (Sheryl) Blackburn; sister-in-law, Doreen Blackburn and brother-in-law Marlow B. (Becky) Williams. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. There will be a second visitation 10:30-11;45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, with services at noon, both at Cholla LDS Chapel, 303 S. Cholla St., Henderson, NV 89015. Interment to follow at Palm Memorial Park-Henderson, 800 S. Boulder Highway.
EASTON BLACKBURN
Easton Dwight "Deke" Blackburn, 81, our beloved and loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away Dec. 27, 2013, after an extensive illness. He was born Aug. 2, 1932, in Orderville, Utah, to Easton and LaVon Cram Blackburn. In 1953, Deke moved to Henderson and began working at Titanium Metals Corp. (TIMET). He proudly served in the U.S. Army, HCPTR Division (Army Helicopter), and was stationed at bases in the United States and near Munchen, Germany. He married his sweetheart, Juana Williams, July 9, 1955, and their marriage was solemnized Dec. 7, 1963, in the St. George, Utah LDS Temple. After military service, Deke returned to TIMET, where he worked until retirement in 1988. In 1969, he was promoted to TIMET Safety Director, later working in the same capacity for Frehner Construction, Co. and Sanders Construction, Inc. Deke graduated from Valley High School, Orderville, class of 1950, received his associate degree in business management from the College of Southern Utah (now Sothern Utah University) and continued his education at Clark County Community College, receiving an associate degree in safety. During his long and broad career, he was appointed by Nevada Governor Mike O'Callahan to his labor management advisory board, earned his Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification and Certified Hazard Control Manager classification. Nominated as outstanding safety professional in the State of Nevada, he served as president of the American Society of Safety Engineers of Southern Nevada. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Deke served in many ward and stake callings, including bishop, Sunday school president, Elders Quorum president (8 years), Stake executive secretary, Stake high counselor (twice), Ward mission leader, Ward family history consultant, Stake employment specialist and home teacher, plus over seven years as a worker in the Las Vegas, LDS Temple. He and Juana fulfilled an LDS mission together, in Florida, Jacksonville mission. Deke gave of himself through service and was a giant of a man in stature, compassion, and love for all. Most of all he loved his family and those he had associations with along his journey through life. He was an avid sportsman and photographer, capturing treasured memories for posterity. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Valorie Blackburn; parents; brother. John Barrie Blackburn; and sister, LuDean Blackburn. He is survived by his wife, of 58 years, Juana Blackburn; two sons, Easton D. Blackburn Jr, and Gregory W. (Trina) Blackburn; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bonnie (Richard) Henrie, Betty (Barry) Barnum; three brothers, Von (Mavis) Blackburn, Clair (Terilyn) Blackburn and William (Sheryl) Blackburn; sister-in-law, Doreen Blackburn and brother-in-law Marlow B. (Becky) Williams. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. There will be a second visitation 10:30-11;45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, with services at noon, both at Cholla LDS Chapel, 303 S. Cholla St., Henderson, NV 89015. Interment to follow at Palm Memorial Park-Henderson, 800 S. Boulder Highway.
U.S. ARMY VETERAN
EASTON BLACKBURN
Easton Dwight "Deke" Blackburn, 81, our beloved and loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away Dec. 27, 2013, after an extensive illness. He was born Aug. 2, 1932, in Orderville, Utah, to Easton and LaVon Cram Blackburn. In 1953, Deke moved to Henderson and began working at Titanium Metals Corp. (TIMET). He proudly served in the U.S. Army, HCPTR Division (Army Helicopter), and was stationed at bases in the United States and near Munchen, Germany. He married his sweetheart, Juana Williams, July 9, 1955, and their marriage was solemnized Dec. 7, 1963, in the St. George, Utah LDS Temple. After military service, Deke returned to TIMET, where he worked until retirement in 1988. In 1969, he was promoted to TIMET Safety Director, later working in the same capacity for Frehner Construction, Co. and Sanders Construction, Inc. Deke graduated from Valley High School, Orderville, class of 1950, received his associate degree in business management from the College of Southern Utah (now Sothern Utah University) and continued his education at Clark County Community College, receiving an associate degree in safety. During his long and broad career, he was appointed by Nevada Governor Mike O'Callahan to his labor management advisory board, earned his Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification and Certified Hazard Control Manager classification. Nominated as outstanding safety professional in the State of Nevada, he served as president of the American Society of Safety Engineers of Southern Nevada. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Deke served in many ward and stake callings, including bishop, Sunday school president, Elders Quorum president (8 years), Stake executive secretary, Stake high counselor (twice), Ward mission leader, Ward family history consultant, Stake employment specialist and home teacher, plus over seven years as a worker in the Las Vegas, LDS Temple. He and Juana fulfilled an LDS mission together, in Florida, Jacksonville mission. Deke gave of himself through service and was a giant of a man in stature, compassion, and love for all. Most of all he loved his family and those he had associations with along his journey through life. He was an avid sportsman and photographer, capturing treasured memories for posterity. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Valorie Blackburn; parents; brother. John Barrie Blackburn; and sister, LuDean Blackburn. He is survived by his wife, of 58 years, Juana Blackburn; two sons, Easton D. Blackburn Jr, and Gregory W. (Trina) Blackburn; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bonnie (Richard) Henrie, Betty (Barry) Barnum; three brothers, Von (Mavis) Blackburn, Clair (Terilyn) Blackburn and William (Sheryl) Blackburn; sister-in-law, Doreen Blackburn and brother-in-law Marlow B. (Becky) Williams. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. There will be a second visitation 10:30-11;45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, with services at noon, both at Cholla LDS Chapel, 303 S. Cholla St., Henderson, NV 89015. Interment to follow at Palm Memorial Park-Henderson, 800 S. Boulder Highway.
EASTON BLACKBURN
Easton Dwight "Deke" Blackburn, 81, our beloved and loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away Dec. 27, 2013, after an extensive illness. He was born Aug. 2, 1932, in Orderville, Utah, to Easton and LaVon Cram Blackburn. In 1953, Deke moved to Henderson and began working at Titanium Metals Corp. (TIMET). He proudly served in the U.S. Army, HCPTR Division (Army Helicopter), and was stationed at bases in the United States and near Munchen, Germany. He married his sweetheart, Juana Williams, July 9, 1955, and their marriage was solemnized Dec. 7, 1963, in the St. George, Utah LDS Temple. After military service, Deke returned to TIMET, where he worked until retirement in 1988. In 1969, he was promoted to TIMET Safety Director, later working in the same capacity for Frehner Construction, Co. and Sanders Construction, Inc. Deke graduated from Valley High School, Orderville, class of 1950, received his associate degree in business management from the College of Southern Utah (now Sothern Utah University) and continued his education at Clark County Community College, receiving an associate degree in safety. During his long and broad career, he was appointed by Nevada Governor Mike O'Callahan to his labor management advisory board, earned his Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification and Certified Hazard Control Manager classification. Nominated as outstanding safety professional in the State of Nevada, he served as president of the American Society of Safety Engineers of Southern Nevada. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Deke served in many ward and stake callings, including bishop, Sunday school president, Elders Quorum president (8 years), Stake executive secretary, Stake high counselor (twice), Ward mission leader, Ward family history consultant, Stake employment specialist and home teacher, plus over seven years as a worker in the Las Vegas, LDS Temple. He and Juana fulfilled an LDS mission together, in Florida, Jacksonville mission. Deke gave of himself through service and was a giant of a man in stature, compassion, and love for all. Most of all he loved his family and those he had associations with along his journey through life. He was an avid sportsman and photographer, capturing treasured memories for posterity. He was preceded in death by his precious daughter, Valorie Blackburn; parents; brother. John Barrie Blackburn; and sister, LuDean Blackburn. He is survived by his wife, of 58 years, Juana Blackburn; two sons, Easton D. Blackburn Jr, and Gregory W. (Trina) Blackburn; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bonnie (Richard) Henrie, Betty (Barry) Barnum; three brothers, Von (Mavis) Blackburn, Clair (Terilyn) Blackburn and William (Sheryl) Blackburn; sister-in-law, Doreen Blackburn and brother-in-law Marlow B. (Becky) Williams. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. There will be a second visitation 10:30-11;45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, with services at noon, both at Cholla LDS Chapel, 303 S. Cholla St., Henderson, NV 89015. Interment to follow at Palm Memorial Park-Henderson, 800 S. Boulder Highway.
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