William H. BLANCHETTE

WILLIAM H. BLANCHETTE, passed away May 24, 2005, at age 82. He was born in Houston on February 26, 1923, to Grady and Lillian Blanchette. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Betty Blanchette; and beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Opal Bayer and her husband, R. B. Bayer, and their son, Ralston Bayer. He attended Reagan High School, and soon after graduation he served in the Air Force in World War II in the South Pacific. His career was in accounting positions in the oil industry, and he retired from Union Texas Petroleum Co. in 1984. From that time on he and his wife enjoyed spending time and raising cattle at their ranch near Caldwell, Texas. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 27th, 2005, from 2:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77008. Funeral services will be held at 2:00p.m. on Saturday, May 28th, 2005, in the Chapel of Heights Funeral Home. Interment will follow at The Woodlawn Garden of Memories. Published in the Houston Chronicle on 5/27/2005.