Scott R. Blanchard
Battle Creek
Scott R. Blanchard, age 45, passed away May 6, 2017 in Kalamazoo. Scott was born September 5, 1971 in Plainwell, the son of Robert and Sharon (Watson) Blanchard. Following graduation from high school, Scott enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he was in the Light Armored Infantry Battalion and was awarded the Rifle Marksmanship Badge, the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Metal. Scott loved the outdoors, enjoying cycling, dirt bikes, motorcycles, hunting, and fishing. An animal lover, Scott was dedicated to his dogs. He also had a passion for racing and building radio controlled cars. While living in North Carolina, Scott bought a large boat and enjoyed the water, and boating with family and friends were some of his greatest times. A NASCAR enthusiast, Scott and Richard Petty developed the software that was used in race cars. Scott was a very likable guy with many friends, and he will be greatly missed. Scott is survived by a son, Dawson Blanchard, a daughter, Ashlyn Blanchard, his mother, Sharon (Claude Hard) Blanchard, his father, Robert (Betty) Blanchard, a brother, Eric Blanchard, a sister Nicole (Scott) Kokx, step brothers, Scott and Tony Lathrop nieces: Violet and Lillian, a nephew, Brenden, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service with full military honors will take place Thursday, May 11, 2017, 12:00 PM at Fort Custer National Cemetery. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, May 13, 2017, 1:00 PM, at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Spruce Lodge, 12685 East C Avenue, Augusta, MI 49012, Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Memorial contributions to the Wounded Warriors will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Scott's family.
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