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Dwaine Douglas Blanchard passed away on May 12, 2025, in Kent, Washington, at the age of 93. He was born on March 13, 1932, to Donald Louis Blanchard and V’Ona Maude Evans in Mosier, Oregon. He lived most of his life in Mosier, then in The Dalles, Oregon, until he moved to Washington in 2023.
As a child, Dwaine’s family moved frequently due to his father’s work in construction and logging. While young, Dwaine lived with his grandparents in Mosier to go to school. It was there that Dwaine met the love of his life, Jo Simpson, and they were married in 1956.
After they married, Dwaine, a recent Air Force veteran, attended airplane mechanic school in Eugene, Oregon, then they moved to Kent, where he worked on Boeing’s 707 program. When that program ended, they moved back to Mosier where he worked with his father in construction.
Dwaine started a new career as an apprentice electrician in Portland, Oregon. Eventually the family moved back to Mosier, where his career as a journeyman electrician included residential and industrial jobs such as construction work on The Dalles Dam and work for an electrical contractor. He finished his career as an electrician on The Dalles Dam working for the Corps of Engineers.
Dwaine loved his family selflessly and valued time spent with them above all. Dwaine enjoyed fishing, camping, long drives, and coffee with friends. He taught his kids and grandkids about car and home repair and about life in the country. He loved playing harmonica and sharing his music interests with family. His passions also included model trains, rock hunting, and NASCAR racing. Dwaine and Jo loved traveling to Alaska to visit Arny and family and throughout the United States and Canada.
He was a long-time member of the Sovereign Grace Baptist Church in The Dalles, where he attended with his wife Jo. The church and his church family were a vital part of his life including church camps, holiday get togethers, and especially Fourth of July parties.
Dwaine is survived by his children Timber Chinn (Allan), Del Blanchard (Irene), Arny Blanchard (Leila), and their “adopted” daughter, niece Brynnie Simpson (Greg). Dwaine has 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Gary Blanchard. He is predeceased by his wife and parents.
Dwaine was a selfless, giving, God-loving man of integrity who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Dwaine’s celebration of life service will be held at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church on June 14 at 2 p.m. for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, 1103 Sunflower St. W., The Dalles, OR 97058.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, Oregon. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
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