1930 - 2016
Early Life: He was born in March 27, 1930, to Claude Pace and Amy Isabell Elton Blackburn.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: He married the love of his life, Evelyn Jeanne Myers. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He retired after thirty years from the Utah State Prison, where he started many programs. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, horseback riding, leatherwork and wagon building. He was always a cowboy and a comedian. Galyn Elton "Blackie" Blackburn, 85, passed peacefully away on January 22, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.
Survived By: His sweetheart, Jeanne; his children: Jeannѐ (Gary) Saltas, Roy (Joan) Blackburn, Steve (Pam) Blackburn, Scott (Maxine) Blackburn, Lisa (Martin) Cozzens, Lori (Karl) Kyler; sister, Joanne Childers; 25 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded In Death By: His parents, one brother, six sisters, and one great-grandson.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Alpine First Ward Chapel | Alpine, Utah
Obituary: © The Daily Herald | 24 Jan 2016
Arrangements: Warenski Funeral Home
Interment: Alpine City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1930 - 2016
Early Life: He was born in March 27, 1930, to Claude Pace and Amy Isabell Elton Blackburn.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: He married the love of his life, Evelyn Jeanne Myers. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He retired after thirty years from the Utah State Prison, where he started many programs. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing, horseback riding, leatherwork and wagon building. He was always a cowboy and a comedian. Galyn Elton "Blackie" Blackburn, 85, passed peacefully away on January 22, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.
Survived By: His sweetheart, Jeanne; his children: Jeannѐ (Gary) Saltas, Roy (Joan) Blackburn, Steve (Pam) Blackburn, Scott (Maxine) Blackburn, Lisa (Martin) Cozzens, Lori (Karl) Kyler; sister, Joanne Childers; 25 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded In Death By: His parents, one brother, six sisters, and one great-grandson.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Alpine First Ward Chapel | Alpine, Utah
Obituary: © The Daily Herald | 24 Jan 2016
Arrangements: Warenski Funeral Home
Interment: Alpine City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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MARRIED JUNE 7, 1947
Family Members
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Claude Leroy "Roy" Blackburn
1921–1937
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Mildred Amy Blackburn Gordon
1922–1967
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Thelma Dora Blackburn Blair
1924–1972
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Ruth Blackburn Strickler
1925–2004
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Donna Blackburn Myers
1927–1981
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Myrtle Joan Blackburn Childers
1932–2019
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Carol Blackburn McBride
1934–1994
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son baby Blackburn
1936–1936
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twin B infant daughter Blackburn
1938–1938
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twin A infant daughter Blackburn
1938–1938
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Neal Blackburn
1942–1942
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