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Darwin Wayne Blair
27 May 1937 – 19 Jun 2008
| Birth | 27 May 1937 |
| Death | 19 Jun 2008 |
| Cemetery | Valley View Cemetery Rockland , Power County , Idaho , USA |
| Added by | Ruth Miller on 23 Jan 2022 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236156881 |
Bio
Darwin Wayne Blair Darwin Wayne Blair, 71, of American Falls, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2008, at his home. He was born on May 27, 1937 in Superior, AZ, to John Blair and Wilma (Blair) Smith. His father passed away when Darwin was an infant. He was raised by a loving stepfather, Charles Smith. He grew up on the Mojave Desert in California. In 1951, Darwin and his family moved to American Falls, where he graduated from American Falls High School, later going to school to become a Heavy Machinery Operator. Darwin began working from the time he came to Idaho. He worked at various jobs to help his family. He worked many years for Kent Brothers, later retiring form Snake River Cattle in 1999. After retirement, he worked part time for Bingham Co-op, and Trans Systems. Darwin always loved to grow things. He farmed for a short time, later downsizing it into a huge garden in his back yard where he spent most of his summer days. In his younger years, Darwin liked fishing, hunting and camping. His greatest love of all was the time he spent with his children and his grandchildren. In 1958 he married the love of his life, Elizabeth (Faye) Harris. They had four children: Wayne (Susan) Blair of AZ, Memorie Wilson of American Falls, Danielle (Greg) Sterner of MN and Joseph (Maura) Blair of WA. He had nine grandchildren: Alicia (Dennis) Harris of Pocatello, Krysta Wilson of American Falls, Tyler (TJ) Blair of AZ, Justin, Sara, Jace Sterner of MN, Dylan Forsyth of UT, Tavian, Tasia Nelson of WA. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, stepfather, and his sister, Eleanor Dlabaj, and his nephew, Charlie Clemons. He is survived by his wife, children, and all the brothers and sisters he loved so much, and who brought so much love into his life. Brothers: John E. Blair (Sharon) of American Falls, Harry Smith (Kathy) of American Falls; his sisters: Peggy Parrish of American Falls, Shirley O'Lander (Vern) of Twin Falls, and Barbara Brunk (Dennis) of Burley. There are no services planned at this time. The family sincerely thanks all of our family and friends for the understanding, kindness, and support and mostly for the love they have given to us for so many years.
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