Leslie M. Blair

BRUCE CROSSING, Mich. — Leslie M. Blair, 72 of Bruce Crossing passed away on December 11, 2015 at home.

Les was born in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania to Wylie Reed and Louella Grace Hindman Blair on March 8, 1943. He went to school at Redbank High School in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He married Roberta Ann Hazen on June 17, 1967 in Reno, Nevada. He took college courses in computer science and technology. He worked as a military contracted computer technician for Lockheed-Martin for over 30 years. He was a veteran and served in the Air Force. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing.

Les is survived by spouse, Roberta “Bobbie” Blair; children, Sabrina (Raymond) Glesmann and J. Harrison Blair; brothers and sisters, Anna Nida, Wylie E. (Jean) Blair, Dorissa Booser, Amber (Donald) Shoemaker, Nola Youngman; grandchildren Devon Glesmann and Joel Glesmann; sisters-in-law Clara Blair and Mary Blair; and many nieces and nephews.

Les is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Helen Doutt, and brothers Samuel “Ray” Blair and Warren “Dostie” Blair.

Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec., 16, 2015 at Bruce Crossing Bible Church with Pastor Steven Washburn officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at Herman Cemetery in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

The family of Les Blair wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Keweenaw Home Health and Hospice; Veterans Administration staff; Lac Vieux Desert clinic and tribal council; Bruce Crossing Bible Church; Melissa Schott, RN; Hillary Stites, RN; Heather Tirpe, APRN; Linda Frisbey, RN; Danielle Schatz, RN; Melissa Miles, RN; Caregivers Judy Hoover, Marcia Shea, Roy Anderson, Peg Boro, Kayla Harper, Jill Burke and Olivia Loonsfoot; Dustin Strand and Roger Antilla. Thanks to all the people who provided care and loving support during this difficult time.

Friends may view Leslie’s obituary and leave messages of remembrance at canefuneralhome.com.