David Erby Blankinship, 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, from natural causes at his home.
He was born Oct. 26, 1919, to David and Anna (Rubenser) Blankinship in Asotin. He attended school up Asotin Creek and never left. He married Maxine McCowan on June 14, 1940.
He was a farmer and rancher, raising both sheep and cattle.
He didn't work by the hour, he worked by the daylight. He was a giving person. Many times he would give strangers gas at his ranch so they could make it back to town. Going to town was a big deal for him. He just loved dancing and having a good time. He enjoyed watching boxing and rodeos on TV.
After retiring from the ranch, he took great pride keeping his lawn in tip-top shape.
He will be truly missed by all the people who were lucky enough to call him a friend.
Erby is survived by his wife, Maxine; and sister Donna Jones of Asotin. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Erby was preceded in death by his son, Ron Blankinship; and daughters Linda Winroth and Judy Kain; as well as two brothers and six sisters.
He was a member of the Asotin Cattlemen's Association and the Clarkston Moose Lodge.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Merchant Funeral Home, 1000 Seventh St. in Clarkston, with Pastor Randy Cox officiating. An informal covered-dish dinner will follow at the Clarkston Moose Lodge.
Lewiston Tribune September 13, 2014
He was born Oct. 26, 1919, to David and Anna (Rubenser) Blankinship in Asotin. He attended school up Asotin Creek and never left. He married Maxine McCowan on June 14, 1940.
He was a farmer and rancher, raising both sheep and cattle.
He didn't work by the hour, he worked by the daylight. He was a giving person. Many times he would give strangers gas at his ranch so they could make it back to town. Going to town was a big deal for him. He just loved dancing and having a good time. He enjoyed watching boxing and rodeos on TV.
After retiring from the ranch, he took great pride keeping his lawn in tip-top shape.
He will be truly missed by all the people who were lucky enough to call him a friend.
Erby is survived by his wife, Maxine; and sister Donna Jones of Asotin. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Erby was preceded in death by his son, Ron Blankinship; and daughters Linda Winroth and Judy Kain; as well as two brothers and six sisters.
He was a member of the Asotin Cattlemen's Association and the Clarkston Moose Lodge.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Merchant Funeral Home, 1000 Seventh St. in Clarkston, with Pastor Randy Cox officiating. An informal covered-dish dinner will follow at the Clarkston Moose Lodge.
Lewiston Tribune September 13, 2014
David Erby Blankinship, 94, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, from natural causes at his home.
He was born Oct. 26, 1919, to David and Anna (Rubenser) Blankinship in Asotin. He attended school up Asotin Creek and never left. He married Maxine McCowan on June 14, 1940.
He was a farmer and rancher, raising both sheep and cattle.
He didn't work by the hour, he worked by the daylight. He was a giving person. Many times he would give strangers gas at his ranch so they could make it back to town. Going to town was a big deal for him. He just loved dancing and having a good time. He enjoyed watching boxing and rodeos on TV.
After retiring from the ranch, he took great pride keeping his lawn in tip-top shape.
He will be truly missed by all the people who were lucky enough to call him a friend.
Erby is survived by his wife, Maxine; and sister Donna Jones of Asotin. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Erby was preceded in death by his son, Ron Blankinship; and daughters Linda Winroth and Judy Kain; as well as two brothers and six sisters.
He was a member of the Asotin Cattlemen's Association and the Clarkston Moose Lodge.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Merchant Funeral Home, 1000 Seventh St. in Clarkston, with Pastor Randy Cox officiating. An informal covered-dish dinner will follow at the Clarkston Moose Lodge.
Lewiston Tribune September 13, 2014
He was born Oct. 26, 1919, to David and Anna (Rubenser) Blankinship in Asotin. He attended school up Asotin Creek and never left. He married Maxine McCowan on June 14, 1940.
He was a farmer and rancher, raising both sheep and cattle.
He didn't work by the hour, he worked by the daylight. He was a giving person. Many times he would give strangers gas at his ranch so they could make it back to town. Going to town was a big deal for him. He just loved dancing and having a good time. He enjoyed watching boxing and rodeos on TV.
After retiring from the ranch, he took great pride keeping his lawn in tip-top shape.
He will be truly missed by all the people who were lucky enough to call him a friend.
Erby is survived by his wife, Maxine; and sister Donna Jones of Asotin. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Erby was preceded in death by his son, Ron Blankinship; and daughters Linda Winroth and Judy Kain; as well as two brothers and six sisters.
He was a member of the Asotin Cattlemen's Association and the Clarkston Moose Lodge.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Merchant Funeral Home, 1000 Seventh St. in Clarkston, with Pastor Randy Cox officiating. An informal covered-dish dinner will follow at the Clarkston Moose Lodge.
Lewiston Tribune September 13, 2014
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