"It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Daniel Blankenship.
A true Oak Island legend. Dan was a respected and admired man. His perseverance, ingenuity and passion inspired all.
Safe journey, Dan. We will all miss you, and your legacy will be a part of us, always."
Oak Island Tours, Inc.
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Dan was the son of Daniel Christian Blankenship & Louida Blake (1896-1989). He was the last remaining member of his family with siblings Alvis (1913-1982, Harry (1915-2010), French (1917-2002), Mildred (1920-1986), Florence (1930-2006), and Richard (1934-1995) all preceding him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane in 2011.∼Daniel Christian "Dan" Blankenship, age 95 years old, passed away Sunday, March 17th, 2019 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, NS.
Treasure Hunter on Oak Island
Leaves behind a son Dave of Nova Scotia.
Dan moved to Oak Island in 1965 from the U.S.
Dan was married to Jane(He said she is "one in a million" "true love")
Dan enlisted in the United States Army during World War 2
Met Jane in New York
Dan was the son of Daniel Christian Blankenship and Louida Blake. He was the last remaining member of his family and siblings Alvis, Harry, French, Mildred, Florence, and Richard all preceding him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane in 2011.
Visitation will be held 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday March 24th 2019 at Mahone Funeral Home
32 Parish Street
Mahone Bay, NS
Funeral service will be held Monday March 24th 2019 at 2 pm
at St. Mark's Anglican Church
Martin's Point, NS
Born in Ohio, Blankenship joined the United States Army and fought through Europe in the Second World War. He would spend the rest of his life not talking much about what he saw there, other than that in Belgium two friends, one on either side of him, were killed. He had PTSD(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). He came home from the war ,met Jane, had 3 children and got into the construction industry.
*Full Obit*
Daniel Christian "Dan" Blankenship, Age 95 of Oak Island, Lunenburg County, passed away peacefully, after a long,fulfilling and adventurous life, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater,Sunday, March 17,2019 of natural causes.
Many considered him The Oak Island Legend. A January 1965 issue of Reader's Digest brought Dan to Oak Island and he knew he would be instrumental in discovering the treasure. In 1970, he moved here full time to Oak Island and dedicated over 50 years searching,drilling, and digging, devoting the rest of his life and his own money to the Money Pit. Dan had a good contracting business in Florida, friends, and good reputation.
He "shucked"it all to come and make a gamble.
He is survived by his son, David(wife Garnette) daughter Linda, four grandchildren,six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Jane,daughter Janet Kirby, and son in law Billy Flowers.
He will be sadly missed by family,friends, and fans.
Visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday March 24th,2019 in Mahone Funeral Home 32 Parish Street Mahone Bay. A funeral service will be held on Monday March 25th, 2019 in St. Mark's Anglican Church Martin's Point. Rev. Ron Barkhouse officiating.
Immediate family flowers only. Memorial donatins be made to charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home P.O. Box 200 32 Parish Street Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0
A true Oak Island legend. Dan was a respected and admired man. His perseverance, ingenuity and passion inspired all.
Safe journey, Dan. We will all miss you, and your legacy will be a part of us, always."
Oak Island Tours, Inc.
*********************
Dan was the son of Daniel Christian Blankenship & Louida Blake (1896-1989). He was the last remaining member of his family with siblings Alvis (1913-1982, Harry (1915-2010), French (1917-2002), Mildred (1920-1986), Florence (1930-2006), and Richard (1934-1995) all preceding him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane in 2011.∼Daniel Christian "Dan" Blankenship, age 95 years old, passed away Sunday, March 17th, 2019 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, NS.
Treasure Hunter on Oak Island
Leaves behind a son Dave of Nova Scotia.
Dan moved to Oak Island in 1965 from the U.S.
Dan was married to Jane(He said she is "one in a million" "true love")
Dan enlisted in the United States Army during World War 2
Met Jane in New York
Dan was the son of Daniel Christian Blankenship and Louida Blake. He was the last remaining member of his family and siblings Alvis, Harry, French, Mildred, Florence, and Richard all preceding him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane in 2011.
Visitation will be held 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday March 24th 2019 at Mahone Funeral Home
32 Parish Street
Mahone Bay, NS
Funeral service will be held Monday March 24th 2019 at 2 pm
at St. Mark's Anglican Church
Martin's Point, NS
Born in Ohio, Blankenship joined the United States Army and fought through Europe in the Second World War. He would spend the rest of his life not talking much about what he saw there, other than that in Belgium two friends, one on either side of him, were killed. He had PTSD(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). He came home from the war ,met Jane, had 3 children and got into the construction industry.
*Full Obit*
Daniel Christian "Dan" Blankenship, Age 95 of Oak Island, Lunenburg County, passed away peacefully, after a long,fulfilling and adventurous life, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater,Sunday, March 17,2019 of natural causes.
Many considered him The Oak Island Legend. A January 1965 issue of Reader's Digest brought Dan to Oak Island and he knew he would be instrumental in discovering the treasure. In 1970, he moved here full time to Oak Island and dedicated over 50 years searching,drilling, and digging, devoting the rest of his life and his own money to the Money Pit. Dan had a good contracting business in Florida, friends, and good reputation.
He "shucked"it all to come and make a gamble.
He is survived by his son, David(wife Garnette) daughter Linda, four grandchildren,six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Jane,daughter Janet Kirby, and son in law Billy Flowers.
He will be sadly missed by family,friends, and fans.
Visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday March 24th,2019 in Mahone Funeral Home 32 Parish Street Mahone Bay. A funeral service will be held on Monday March 25th, 2019 in St. Mark's Anglican Church Martin's Point. Rev. Ron Barkhouse officiating.
Immediate family flowers only. Memorial donatins be made to charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home P.O. Box 200 32 Parish Street Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0
"It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Daniel Blankenship.
A true Oak Island legend. Dan was a respected and admired man. His perseverance, ingenuity and passion inspired all.
Safe journey, Dan. We will all miss you, and your legacy will be a part of us, always."
Oak Island Tours, Inc.
*********************
Dan was the son of Daniel Christian Blankenship & Louida Blake (1896-1989). He was the last remaining member of his family with siblings Alvis (1913-1982, Harry (1915-2010), French (1917-2002), Mildred (1920-1986), Florence (1930-2006), and Richard (1934-1995) all preceding him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane in 2011.∼Daniel Christian "Dan" Blankenship, age 95 years old, passed away Sunday, March 17th, 2019 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, NS.
Treasure Hunter on Oak Island
Leaves behind a son Dave of Nova Scotia.
Dan moved to Oak Island in 1965 from the U.S.
Dan was married to Jane(He said she is "one in a million" "true love")
Dan enlisted in the United States Army during World War 2
Met Jane in New York
Dan was the son of Daniel Christian Blankenship and Louida Blake. He was the last remaining member of his family and siblings Alvis, Harry, French, Mildred, Florence, and Richard all preceding him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane in 2011.
Visitation will be held 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday March 24th 2019 at Mahone Funeral Home
32 Parish Street
Mahone Bay, NS
Funeral service will be held Monday March 24th 2019 at 2 pm
at St. Mark's Anglican Church
Martin's Point, NS
Born in Ohio, Blankenship joined the United States Army and fought through Europe in the Second World War. He would spend the rest of his life not talking much about what he saw there, other than that in Belgium two friends, one on either side of him, were killed. He had PTSD(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). He came home from the war ,met Jane, had 3 children and got into the construction industry.
*Full Obit*
Daniel Christian "Dan" Blankenship, Age 95 of Oak Island, Lunenburg County, passed away peacefully, after a long,fulfilling and adventurous life, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater,Sunday, March 17,2019 of natural causes.
Many considered him The Oak Island Legend. A January 1965 issue of Reader's Digest brought Dan to Oak Island and he knew he would be instrumental in discovering the treasure. In 1970, he moved here full time to Oak Island and dedicated over 50 years searching,drilling, and digging, devoting the rest of his life and his own money to the Money Pit. Dan had a good contracting business in Florida, friends, and good reputation.
He "shucked"it all to come and make a gamble.
He is survived by his son, David(wife Garnette) daughter Linda, four grandchildren,six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Jane,daughter Janet Kirby, and son in law Billy Flowers.
He will be sadly missed by family,friends, and fans.
Visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday March 24th,2019 in Mahone Funeral Home 32 Parish Street Mahone Bay. A funeral service will be held on Monday March 25th, 2019 in St. Mark's Anglican Church Martin's Point. Rev. Ron Barkhouse officiating.
Immediate family flowers only. Memorial donatins be made to charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home P.O. Box 200 32 Parish Street Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0
A true Oak Island legend. Dan was a respected and admired man. His perseverance, ingenuity and passion inspired all.
Safe journey, Dan. We will all miss you, and your legacy will be a part of us, always."
Oak Island Tours, Inc.
*********************
Dan was the son of Daniel Christian Blankenship & Louida Blake (1896-1989). He was the last remaining member of his family with siblings Alvis (1913-1982, Harry (1915-2010), French (1917-2002), Mildred (1920-1986), Florence (1930-2006), and Richard (1934-1995) all preceding him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane in 2011.∼Daniel Christian "Dan" Blankenship, age 95 years old, passed away Sunday, March 17th, 2019 in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, NS.
Treasure Hunter on Oak Island
Leaves behind a son Dave of Nova Scotia.
Dan moved to Oak Island in 1965 from the U.S.
Dan was married to Jane(He said she is "one in a million" "true love")
Dan enlisted in the United States Army during World War 2
Met Jane in New York
Dan was the son of Daniel Christian Blankenship and Louida Blake. He was the last remaining member of his family and siblings Alvis, Harry, French, Mildred, Florence, and Richard all preceding him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jane in 2011.
Visitation will be held 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday March 24th 2019 at Mahone Funeral Home
32 Parish Street
Mahone Bay, NS
Funeral service will be held Monday March 24th 2019 at 2 pm
at St. Mark's Anglican Church
Martin's Point, NS
Born in Ohio, Blankenship joined the United States Army and fought through Europe in the Second World War. He would spend the rest of his life not talking much about what he saw there, other than that in Belgium two friends, one on either side of him, were killed. He had PTSD(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). He came home from the war ,met Jane, had 3 children and got into the construction industry.
*Full Obit*
Daniel Christian "Dan" Blankenship, Age 95 of Oak Island, Lunenburg County, passed away peacefully, after a long,fulfilling and adventurous life, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater,Sunday, March 17,2019 of natural causes.
Many considered him The Oak Island Legend. A January 1965 issue of Reader's Digest brought Dan to Oak Island and he knew he would be instrumental in discovering the treasure. In 1970, he moved here full time to Oak Island and dedicated over 50 years searching,drilling, and digging, devoting the rest of his life and his own money to the Money Pit. Dan had a good contracting business in Florida, friends, and good reputation.
He "shucked"it all to come and make a gamble.
He is survived by his son, David(wife Garnette) daughter Linda, four grandchildren,six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his wife Jane,daughter Janet Kirby, and son in law Billy Flowers.
He will be sadly missed by family,friends, and fans.
Visitation will be held 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday March 24th,2019 in Mahone Funeral Home 32 Parish Street Mahone Bay. A funeral service will be held on Monday March 25th, 2019 in St. Mark's Anglican Church Martin's Point. Rev. Ron Barkhouse officiating.
Immediate family flowers only. Memorial donatins be made to charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home P.O. Box 200 32 Parish Street Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0
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