James Blonshine

September 30, 1943 - November 19, 2016
Traverse City, MI

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Visitation

Wednesday, November 23, 2016
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST
Traverse City Life Story Funeral Home
Traverse City Location
400 Hammond Road West
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 941-9034
Driving Directions

Service

Friday, November 25, 2016
11:00 AM EST
Traverse City Life Story Funeral Home
Traverse City Location
400 Hammond Road West
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 941-9034

The family will greet friends starting at 10am.

Driving Directions

Contributions


At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.

Munson Healthcare Foundation; Munson Hospice
1150 Medical Campus Dr.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 935-6482
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Flowers


Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.

Cherryland Floral
1208 S. Garfield
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 941-5761
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Web Site

Blossom Shop
1023 E. Eighth St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-9470
Driving Directions
Web Site

Flower Station
341 W. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-1742
Driving Directions
Web Site

Lilies Of The Alley
227 E. State St - Alley
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 360-3620
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Life Story / Obituary


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James Ernest Blonshine, 73 of Traverse City, died Saturday, November 19, 2016.

He was born on September 30, 1943 in Traverse City the son of Frances (Harrigan) Blonshine.

James was employed with the Traverse City State Hospital and retired after 23 years of service. After retirement James and his wife, Sharon owned and operated the Arnold Concession and traveled with Arnold Amusement to fairs and festivals.

He loved to deer hunt with Sharon, camp with family, friends and his dog, Patsy.

James is survived by his wife, Sharon (Arnold) Blonshine; they were married on April 14, 1997 in Traverse City; son, Timothy Blonshine; brothers, Dick (Diane) Blonshine of Zephyrhills, Florida and Bob (Charlette) Blonshine of Maple City, Tom (Cris) Blonshine, Mike (Debbie) Blonshine and Denny (Renee) of Traverse City, Jack Blonshine of Tennessee, sisters-in-law, Linda (Terry) Fasel, Nancy Arnold of Traverse City, and Kim (Rockie) Wicker; brothers-in-law, George Arnold and Mark Arnold of St. John's.

He is preceded in death by his mother, infant daughter, Tressa Blonshine; brothers, Howard Dale, Harold and Frederick Blonshine; sisters, Shirley and Mary Lou and father-in-law, George L. Arnold.

Visitation will be held 3pm to 7pm Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Life Story Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held 11am, Friday, November 25th at Life Story Funeral Home; where the family will greet friends starting at 10am. Memorial Contributions may be made to Munson Hospice. Please visit www.lifestorytc.com to sign the guest book and share a message with the family.