This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Blankenship, Dibble, Roberts, Free, Vickrey, Wyatt, Grogan, Huberd Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6412/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mar 7th, 2013 The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Lois Darlene Blankenship Lois Darlene Blankenship passed away on February 14, 2013 from complications of diabetes at her home in Coos Bay, Oregon. She was 61 years old. Lois was born April 12, 1951 in Eugene, Oregon to Howard and Mary Blankenship (Dibble). She graduated from Reedsport High School, Reedsport, Oregon. She also was a graduate of South Western Community College with an Associate's Degree in Forestry. She worked as a United State Forest Service Officer for many years. She loved trout fishing, spending time with her grandchildren as well as arts and crafts. She is survived by; her mother, Mary Blankenship of Coos Bay, OR., her daughter, Angela Roberts-Free of Newport, OR., her son, Shawn Roberts of Warrenton, OR., her brother, Roy Blankenship of Libby, MT., her sisters, Sandy Vickrey of Libby, MT. and Arlene Wyatt of Coos Bay, OR., her granddaughter, Ciara Grogan of Hermiston, OR., her grandsons, Mitchell Huberd of Salt Lake City, UT. and Forrest Roberts of Warrenton, OR. and her 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Blankenship of Weiser, ID. A graveside service will be held on April 12, 2013 at 1:00pm in Eugene, OR at Lane Memorial Gardens. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.