Ellen Elizabeth Blanchard

Ellen Elizabeth Blanchard

Ellen Elizabeth Blanchard of Venice, Florida, passed away on Jan. 12, 2016. She was 72 years old.

She was an alumni of Eastern Michigan University and a teacher for 20 years in Alaska.

She is survived by her son, Andy Egeland, and his wife, Valerie Egeland, and her many grandchildren. Her family said she had a smile and a laugh they will never forget.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church 7750 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota, Florida 34238.

Memorial donations may be made to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America: Hdsa.org/how-to-help/tributes-memorial-gifts.