We are so saddened by the loss of our brother, father, grandfather, Daniel John Blanchette, who passed away suddenly, Thursday, May 17, 2017.
Daniel is survived by three brothers and two sisters: Terry, Andy, Hub, Ben and Annie. He also leaves behind his children: Brandon (Michelle), Brian (Angie), Spencer (Lynette) and Rebecca and his grandchildren: Trevor, Eric, Trinity, Braxton, Esme, Jordan, Maddy, Nick and Hailey.
Daniel was born June 15, 1953 to Joseph Jean Theodore Blanchette and Albertine Eva Gratton in North Battlefield, Saskatchawan, Canada. He married Debra Jean Sutter on April 20, 1979 in the Salt Lake Temple. He served as a branch missionary leader in North Battlefield for several years and was the first counselor in his elders quorum presidency. He was also involved with the Boy Scouting program. He had a strong love for the Lord and often talked about his feelings when he joined the LDS church. He worried about the problems the world was having, and always tried to make it a better place to live.
Dan loved prospecting and even found a little gold once in a while. He loved being outdoors and spending time with his family. Dan was always helping other people, and he loved everyone with unconditional love. He had a very big heart and was very giving.
A viewing will be held at Russon Mortuary at 255 S. 200 E., Salt Lake City, Utah, Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Erda Utah LDS Stake Center at 323 E. Erda Way in Erda, Utah 84074 with a viewing beforehand from 9:30-10:30 a.m. An online guestbook is available at www.russonmortuary.com.