Bob Blackstone

BLACKSTONE, Bob, 60, PRESQUE ISLE, July 3, 2012. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Homes, Presque Isle.

    PRESQUE ISLE – Bob Blackstone, 60, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. He was born April 14, 1952, in Presque Isle, the son of Hartson and Milly (Smith) Blackstone. Bob’s faith was the most important thing in his life but his family was the second. He loved and treasured every moment with them and will forever be in their hearts.
    In addition to his parents, he leaves behind his loving wife, Bonnie (Maynard) Blackstone of Presque Isle; a son, Robbie and his wife, Spring of Woodland; a daughter, Angela Thompson and her husband, Terry of Washburn; seven grandchildren: Taylor and Danielle Thompson, Brooke, Olivia, MacKenzie, Kassidy and Ryan Blackstone; a sister, Carolann Cain and her husband, Gus of Caribou. He will also be sadly missed by his father- and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Rowena Maynard of Washburn; two sisters-in-law, Barb and her husband, Rod Leach of Washburn, and Lorrie Shelton and her husband, Craig of Fairbanks, Alaska; a brother-in-law, Ted Maynard and his wife, Christina of Washburn; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    A memorial service celebrating Bob’s life was held 3 p.m., Sunday, July 8, 2012, at the Presque Isle Wesleyan Church with the Revs. Barry Blackstone and Bud Fancy officiating. Friends called from 2 to 3 p.m. Following the service a reception was held in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, the family strongly wishes that donations be made in Bob’s memory to the Perham Baptist Church Memorial Fund, Stockholm Baptist Church Memorial Fund or to the Presque Isle Wesleyan Church Missions Fund. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncangraves.com.