Donald E. Blades
(January 26, 1939 - July 15, 2017)
Donald Eugene Blades, 78, of Andover,
died Saturday (July 15, 2017) at Asbury Park in Newton, Ks.
He was born on January 26, 1939 in
Cherryvale, Ks., the son of Ralph Cleek and Mary Valinda Nicholson
Blades, Sr. Don was raised in Cherryvale, where he graduated in 1957.
He later graduated from Baker University.
During the View Nam conflict, Don
served in the U.S. Navy. After being discharged from the military he
moved to California and became a character actor. He would later move
to Wichita where he worked at Cessna Aircraft for several years
before moving to Ft. Worth, Texas to work at General Dynamics. After
retiring Don moved to Andover.
Don loved to dance which is where he
would be his wife Marcella, together they would enjoy traveling. Don
was an avid newspaper reader and always made sure to do the crossword
puzzles. He also was involved in several theatrical productions in
the Wichita area.
He is survived by his wife Marcella
Thiesling of the home.
Don was preceded in death by his
parents, brother Ralph, Jr., and a sister.
Cremation has been effected. A private
family inurnment will take place at a later date in Cherryvale,
Kansas.
