Obituary of Ralph A. Blaize

Bedford Ralph A. Blaize, 91, of Bedford, died at 9:40 pm on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital. Born June 30, 1922 in Hazelton, IN, he was the son of Norman and Florence (Phillips) Blaize. He married Ruth Newton on January 25, 1946 and she preceded him in death on September 22, 1989. He retired from Philco-Ford in 1986 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WW II. He was a member of Faith Mission in Bedford. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Blaize of Bedford; two brothers, Earl and Carl Blaize both of Princeton, IN; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ruth, two brothers, Cornelius and Arthur Baize; two sisters, Fern Lynch and Mary Ethel Pleiss. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 23rd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Leonard Sankey officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion and D.A.V. Chapter 2. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Thursday, January 23rd at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to Faith Mission or Stone City Christian Academy.