Dean Howard Blair

Due to COVID-19 and extenuating circumstances, please go to ZOOM.com - Enter this code and follow the prompts: Code: 86322556789 -Should you require a password for any reason, use: 12345 You will be able to view Dean's Services! You may view the viewing video at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrldf-ahwWM&feature=youtu.be You may view the Funeral Service at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8kOm_C4KDg Our sincere apologies, as the screen miss fed and you will see a limited view of the service and the images of many people who were watching. You may view the Graveside Video at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQr-7rfkwEo&feature=youtu.be Obituary for Dean Howard Blair Dean Howard Blair, age 90, passed away on May 1, 2020, at home in Anchorage, AK. Born on September 14, 1929, at home in Burley, Idaho to Sophus Edward and Agnes Jensine (Christensen) Blair. He grew up on a farm first in Burley and then in Buhl, graduating from Buhl High School. Then, he attended and graduated from the University of Idaho. His ROTC experience lead him to join the Air Force. He is credited with 34 years of distinguished service in the Air Force and is a Vietnam veteran. Some of his more unique experiences were getting to know the original astronauts in the early days of the space program, escorting actor Jimmy Stewart while filming Strategic Air Command, and meeting US Senators and Congressmen during his Pentagon assignment. His many assignments took him all over the country. He and his wife Elizabeth arrived in Anchorage, Alaska in July, 1982, and have lived in the same house ever since. Upon retirement from active duty in 1985 as Personnel Director for both the military and the civilian personnel at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Dean became active in property management and real estate until his second retirement in 2019. Friends and family remember him for the twinkle in his blue eyes and his kind smile, his respect, honor, and care for others, for being a caring son and a good father, for his dancing, card playing, and making sure everyone had a good time at social gatherings. He was very family oriented and kept in touch with family and friends all over, including cousins in Denmark. Dean attended both the Methodist Church and Holy Family Cathedral in Anchorage. Though he is not with us anymore on Earth, his spirit will remain with us. “To be absent from this world is to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8 We love you Dean. Until we meet again. Dean is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Johnnie Edward Blair. He is survived by his wife of 42 plus years, Elizabeth Jayne (Skowron), three children, Vickie Kay Speir, Robert Howard Blair, and Charles William Blair all of Texas, 2 sisters, Lileth Virginia Randall of Utah and Mildred Lorene Blaser of Idaho, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Burial will be May 11, 2020, beside his parents in Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls, Idaho. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service and celebration of life will be later. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Anchorage, 2612 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, AK 99508 or University of Idaho Foundation, University of Idaho, 875 Perimeter Dr, Moscow, ID 83843-9960.