BAIRD-FREEMAN FUNERAL HOME

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

FAX 260-726-7172

EMAIL  bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Thelma F. Blazer, age 83, of rural Portland, passed away Monday October 17, 2022 in Persimmon Ridge Healthcare in Portland.  She was born in Frankfort, Indiana on December 4, 1938 the daughter of Clarence and Edna (West) Thompson.  She was married on July 8, 1960 to Ferrell Blazer who survives.  Thelma was a homemaker and had worked at Arts Plant Shop.  She was a member of Jay County Hospital Aux., Portland Evening Optimists and Church of the Brethren.  She was a 1956 Portland High School graduate, was an avid Knitter and crocheter, enjoyed gardening and playing board games.

Surviving is her husband Ferrell, three daughters Theresa Bollenbacher (husband Allen) of Portland, Tamera McLaughlin of Muncie and Tara Loy (husband Jason) of Portland, two brothers Paul Thompson of Surprise, Arizona and Ray Thompson of Junction City, Kansas Five grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by three brothers Jim, Harold and Chuck Thompson and a son in law Curt McLaughlin.

Funeral services will be Friday October 21, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin McClung presiding.  Burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to Church of the Brethren or Alzheimer Association

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