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The Goldendale Sentinel - April 16, 1942, Pg 1

Ida [Compton] Blanchard
"Funeral Rites Held Here for Maryhill Pioneer"

"Mrs. Ida Alice Blanchard, 81, died at her home near Maryhill last Thursday following an extended illness. She had been a resident of Maryhill for the past 51 years and was a pioneer of the Pacific Northwest.

Mrs. Blanchard was born July 28, 1860 in Washington county, Oregon. She moved to Steilacoom, Wash., when 9 years of age and spent her girlhood in that community. She came to Klickitat county as a young woman.

In 1885 she became the bride of James W. Blanchard, who preceded her in death. She is survived by five children, Mrs. Ruth M. Weltzin, Clair R. Blanchard, and Jessie H. Blanchard, all of Maryhill; Carooll E. Blanchard, of Goldendale, and Milton Ray Blanchard, of Baker, Oregon. Two brothers, James F. Compton, of Lomita, Calif., and Frank S. Compton, of Wenatchee, also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Blanchard were held Sunday from the Phillips chapel. Raymond Gibbs, pastor of the Church of Christ, of which Mrs. Blanchard was a member, conducted the services. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery of Goldendale."

"Obituary"

Ida Alice Blanchard was born July 28, 1860 in Washington county, Oregon to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Compton. When nine years of age, her parents moved to Steilacoom, Wash., where they resided for seven years. Later they moved to Klickitat county near Goldendale.

She was baptized into the Church of Christ at the age of 18, being a member since that time. On April 5, 1885 she was united in marriage with James W. Blanchard, who preceded her in death.

She passed away April 9, 1942, at the age of 81 years, eight months and 12 days.

Those left to mourn her passing are five children: Ruth M. Weltzin, Clair R. Blanchard and Jessie H. Blanchard of Maryhill, Washington, Carrol E. Blanchard of Goldendale, Washington, and Milton Ray Blanchard of Baker, Oregon. Two brothers, James T. Compton of Lomita, California and Frank S. Compton of Wenatchee, Washington, also a number of other relatives and friends.

At the time of her passing she was living on the old home place near Maryhill, where she had resided more than 51 years.

Interment was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery Sunday, April 12.

Mother! Mother! How we loved you With your hair of snowy white. Your prayers were ever with us When we lay down at night.

Mother! Mother! How we loved you For you made our pathways bright.

We won't forget that loving touch, Those arms around us tight, A smile so sweet and tender Like a glimpse of heavenly light."