John Blackford Jr
August 11, 2008
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John S. Blackford Jr., 74, of Des Moines passed away at his home on August 11, 2008. There will be a visitation from 11A.M. – 1 P.M . Friday at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home. A graveside military service will be held at 2 P.M. Friday at the Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery in Van Meter. John was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his children John S. (Kris) Blackford III of Lacona, Lisa Pinegar of Vandalia, Scott Blackford of Runnells, Susan (Brian) Lazar of Carroll, Iowa and Jill (Ron) Janeczko of Meridian, Idaho as well as 11 grandchildren, soon to be 12, and 2 great grandchildren.
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Patrick & Georgiann Gibson
08/13/2008
John, Lisa, Scott, Susan & Jill,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. The loss of a parent is one of the most difficult to bear. Knowing Jill, we know your dad must have been a very special person and will be missed dearly. Nothing can take away the pain of such a loss, but may you all find comfort in the loving thoughts of those who care deeply for you. Wishing you peace through this difficult time.