Funeral Homes in Blanding, UT

Facts about the city

• Blanding has been featured in films like: The Assignment (2011).

Blanding Obituaries

It was written by Vernal Express on November 3rd, 2020 that Ann Lee Roper (Black) passed away in Payette, Idaho.  Ms. Roper was 81 years old and was born in Blanding, UT.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ann Lee's life.

It was disclosed by Tri-City Herald on December 19th, 2016 that Hal Dewain Jordan died in Pasco, Washington.  Jordan was 89 years old and was born in Blanding, UT.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Hal Dewain's life.

It was noted on August 20th, 2015 that Betty J Bengtzen (Kartcher) died in Possum Trot, Kentucky.  Ms. Bengtzen was 91 years old and was born in Blanding, UT.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Betty J's life.

It was reported by Daily Press on February 17th, 2015 that Lillian Hattendorf (Lyman) perished in Victorville, California.  Ms. Hattendorf was 95 years old and was born in Blanding, UT.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lillian's life.

It was noted by Tri-City Herald on June 5th, 2014 that Ernal Powell Galbraith perished in Richland, Washington.  Galbraith was 96 years old and was born in Blanding, UT.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ernal Powell's life.

It was written on May 18th, 2014 that Norma Jean Austin (Bradbury) passed on in Blanding, Utah.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Norma Jean's life.

It was revealed by The Liberty Tribune on April 26th, 2012 that Milton D Rogers died in Liberty, Missouri.  Rogers was 91 years old and was born in Blanding, UT.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Milton D's life.

It was noted by The Liberty Tribune on April 26th, 2012 that Milton D Rogers died in Liberty, Missouri.  Rogers was 91 years old and was born in Blanding, UT.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Milton D's life.

It was noted by Arizona Republic on April 18th, 2012 that Laverde Gunter perished in Arizona.  Gunter was 92 years old and was born in Blanding, UT.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Laverde's life.

It was disclosed on August 24th, 2007 that John Tsinijinnie perished in Blanding, Utah.  Tsinijinnie was 83 years old and was born in Rough Rock, AZ.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John's life.

History

Blanding is located near both the Navajo Nation and White Mesa Ute Tribe Native American reservations, and a significant percentage of Blanding's population has family ties to these nearby cultures. Economic contributors include mineral processing, mining, agriculture, local commerce, tourism, and transportation. It was settled in the late 19th century by Mormon settlers, predominantly from the famed Hole in the Rock (road) expedition. Blanding is a gateway to an abundance of nearby natural and archaeological resources, including Dinosaur Museum, Natural Bridges National Monument, Monument Valley and the Four Corners area, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (Lake Powell), Cedar Mesa archaeological and wilderness area, the San Juan River (Utah) Juan River including Goosenecks State Park, and the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park. It is located approximately 1 hour south of the popular recreation hub, Moab, Utah and Arches National Park.

The official website for the city of Blanding is http://afcity.org.