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Kenneth “Jim” Blawat

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Birth	:	20 Jan 1926 Sloughhouse, Sacramento County, California, USA
Death	:	10 Jul 2017 Carmichael, Sacramento County, California, USA
Burial	:	Masonic Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.5604720, -121.5032600
Plot	:	Sec:I Lot:94 Gr:14
Description	:	Jim passed away peacefully in Carmichael on July 10, 2017. He was born on January 20, 1926 to Henry and Nancy Belcher Blawat in Sloughhouse, California. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 66 years, Beth, and his brothers, Bill and Jack. He will be greatly missed by his son, Ken Blawat (Mel) of Rocklin, daughter, Nancy Drewek (Mark) of Orangevale, granddaughters, Emily and Jennifer Shilen (Jaime), and step-grandson Ryan Malmgren, and great-grandsons Charlie and Tommy Shilen. Jim's nephews, nieces, and their families will also miss him. Jim started working at an early age to help support his mother,... Read More	Jim passed away peacefully in Carmichael on July 10, 2017. He was born on January 20, 1926 to Henry and Nancy Belcher Blawat in Sloughhouse, California. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 66 years, Beth, and his brothers, Bill and Jack. He will be greatly missed by his son, Ken Blawat (Mel) of Rocklin, daughter, Nancy Drewek (Mark) of Orangevale, granddaughters, Emily and Jennifer Shilen (Jaime), and step-grandson Ryan Malmgren, and great-grandsons Charlie and Tommy Shilen. Jim's nephews, nieces, and their families will also miss him. Jim started working at an early age to help support his mother, while his brothers were in the service during WWII. At the age of 10, he had a beat up old truck that he drove down, what is now known as Highway 16, to help a widow with chores. Jim farmed and worked as a tractor mechanic in Sacramento. He met the love of his life, Beth, at a dance in Sacramento. It wasn't very long before they married on April Fools Day, 1948. When asked why April 1, He explained that the crops were in and work was done for a little while. Nancy and Ken were born while the family lived in Sloughhouse. In 1956, they moved to a brand new subdivision called Rancho Cordova. Jim continued working with tractors and was a volunteer for the Mills Fire Department, which grew quickly and became Rancho Cordova Fire. He was hired as a fire fighter, and did mechanical work on trucks, as well. The department continued to grow, and Jim became full-time Master Mechanic. He enjoyed meeting his fire fighting buddies at Bradshaws (now Brookfields) for breakfast each day, even after his retirement at the age of 55. Jim and Beth loved to travel in their RV, both alone or with other RVing friends. Their trips included Alaska, a circuitous route of the U.S., the Southern California desert area, the coast and the mountains. They did much of their RVing with two clubs. Jim enjoyed fishing wherever he was. When the Blawats moved to Orangevale, Jim spent a lot of time in their large backyard, landscaping, pruning, planting, and relaxing. He had a small fruit orchard and grew gigantic tomato plants and melons. The "new" home had a space to park the RV, so it made it "easy" to throw some clothes and food into inside, and off Beth and Jim would go. He also had space to restore a 1926D John Deere Tractor, from a rusted mess to a green and yellow beauty. It can often be seen at Davis Ranch in Sloughhouse. In 2012, Beth and Jim moved to Eskaton, in Carmichael, where they enjoyed getting to know new friends, while also enjoying old friends that also lived there. Jim's family is grateful to Eskaton's wonderful facility and fabulous staff, especially his care giver, Svetlana. The family misses him dearly, and remembers his love of family, his work ethic and tireless energy, his ability to fix stuff (before technology!), his love of the outdoors, and his love for his wife. A private graveside ceremony for the family was held at Masonic Lawn. Donations to your favorite charity are welcome. Published in The Sacramento Bee on Aug. 12, 2017

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Kenneth “Jim” Blawat's memorial is located at: Masonic Lawn Cemetery, Sacramento, Sacramento County, USA.
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Kenneth “Jim” Blawat death on 10 Jul 2017 in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California, USA
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Latitude: 38.5604720
Longitude: -121.5032600

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Charles Blawat

(1882 - 1937)

Nancy Sarah Blawat

(1884 - 1953)

Spouse

Beth Beilby Blawat

(1928 - 2014)

Siblings

Corp William H. Blawat

(1921 - 1981)

John Clinton “Jack” Blawat

(1923 - 1958)

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