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BLANCHE MARIE SPRINGER
April 21, 1932 ~ November 18, 2012
"She loved everyone and enjoyed visiting
over the phone or people just dropping by."
Blanche Marie Springer, 80, of Vancouver, WA, died at home with her family, on Nov. 18, 2012. She was born on April 21, 1932 to Gladys (Skippon) and Oren Ray Wood in Vancouver, where she attended public schools.
In 1968, Blanche began attending Minnehaha Community Church, now Glenwood Community Church, and served the community as a child care provider for 40 years.
She enjoyed watching cooking shows, baking, spending time with family and listening to country music.
Blanche is survived by her son, Nick Springer (JoAnn); daughter, Delores Taylor; grandchildren, Melissa, Mallory and Matt Springer, Ted, Debra and Cheryl Hancock, and Mashelle Hatchett; many great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Nick Springer; both parents; and her brother, Bob Wood.
Memorial services for Blanche will be held on Sat., Nov. 24, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Glenwood Community Church, 12201 NE 72nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98686.
Donations can be made to Ray Hickey Hospice House.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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Nick, Joanne and family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I know it will leave a big hole in your lives and I pray that as you think of her memory, you are comforted by the joy you have in Jesus and the hope he gives us. I count the decades of friendship as one of the blessings given of our famies!
Much love and prayers for you all at this time,
Mary for all of us from Bill and Joyce's family
Mary
November 28, 2012
Dear Nick, What a real blessing and friend Blanche was to our lives. She made every day brighter, never missed my birthday (of all things), and took such wonderful care of our children. AND, we always tried to say "hello" whenever we could. Thank you so much for your call to Kristen. We will remember this dear friend, your Mom, for a lifetime. Thank you for sharing her. Aloma and Dick Anderson, family
November 28, 2012
Blanche was a patient of mine for years. I always enjoyed hearing her talk about her beloved family. She loved them all so much and was so very proud. Blanche was a special lady. My thoughts and Prayers go out to Nick and his family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Kelly vossenkemper
November 27, 2012
Oh Blanche,you were gone so quickly. I only got to see you once in the last 2 weeks of your life. I wanted to share at your funeral, but I couldn't speak without tears. I have been your Avon lady for 34 years. You were 46 and I was 24 then. Where did all the years go? You were always so pleasant and thoughtful. You couldn't wait to get your new Avon books to see what was new. A couple years ago you were so tickled to get "NICK" the reindeer to give to your son Nick for Christmas. I will miss you Blanche....Avon Pam Roderick-Colson
Pam Roderick-Colson
November 27, 2012
A wonderful friend who meant the world to me. I will always keep my memories of our visit together close to my heart. Until we meet again.
Friends Forever........
Sherry Hancock
November 26, 2012
I'll miss you Blanche. You always made everyone feel so special, and I loved your homemade Christmas goodies...way too much! Good bye my friend, we will meet again.
Terry Wesley
November 25, 2012
My dearest sweet aunt, I will always cherish our visits, you always knew how to make me laugh. I will miss you, but one day I will see you again. Love you forever, Staci
Staci Chambers
November 24, 2012
we always felt welcome to visit and have great conversation, you were a neighborhood patriarch and it was an honor to have known you all these years thank you so much for all the laughs and smiles,
Jerry and missy beacock
jerry&Missy Beacock
November 24, 2012
Whether talking to Blanche on the phone or making an occasional visit to her house, Blanche always made you feel as though you part of the family. She was a wonderful lady and we will all miss her greatly
Brad & Terri Miller Justin & Grant Miller
November 23, 2012
You will be missed, I was thinking back of all the good times with her and her family.
Bill Dewar
November 23, 2012
Grandma,
I love you so much. Life will be sad without you. I am so thankful for the time I had with you, and for the person you helped me become today.
Love forever and always,
Mallory Ann (Miss Muffet)
Mallory Springer
November 23, 2012
A dear friend who I'll miss having coffee with and laughing with. You'll always be in my heart Blanche.
Patti Ewart
November 23, 2012
Such a sweet lady, you will always be remembered.
Lindsey Johnson
November 23, 2012
In loving memory of a dear friend.
Pamela Malone
November 23, 2012
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