Obituary of Jean LaVon Blendowski

Bedford – Jean LaVon Blendowski, 86, of Bedford, died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Johnson’s Christian Village.

Born June 27, 1931 in Avoca, she was the daughter of Earl G. and Martha Z. (Mitchell) Evans. She married Joseph John Blendowski on June 24, 1951 and he preceded her in death on March 11, 2010. She was a graduate of the Bedford High School with the class of 1949 and a homemaker. She was a Pink Lady volunteer for many years, loved her cats, and was an avid Cubs fan. She was a gardener who grew many flowers, specifically roses, which she entered in several shows.

Survivors include a daughter, Martha J. Arnold, of Mitchell; two sons, Vincent S. Blendowski and wife, Judy, Orange Park, FL and John G. Blendowski and wife, Debbie, of Shoals; nine grandchildren, Jennifer McNeely, Michelle Roush, Bryan Burkhart, Brandi Goodreau, Tracey Blendowski, Tara Arnold, Jennie Blendowski, Joe Blendowski, and Mark Blendowski; sixteen great grandchildren, Madison McNeely, Olivia Varvel, Luke Burkhart, Max Goodreau, Sadie Goodeau, Ashley Burkhart, Kaley Roush, Collin Roush, Ellie Roush, Jake Stroud, Gabby McNeely, Jasmine Jackson, Jordon Jackson, Justin Jackson, Zander Blendowski, and Jalynn Blackwell. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a sister, Loretta June Owen; a son, Jim J. Blendowski, and a son-in-law, Bill L. Arnold.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 18^th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Denise Newland officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers are: John Blendowski, Vince Blendowski, Jake Stroud, Bryan Burkhart, Cody Roush, and Collin Roush.  Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the White River Humane Society. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.