Birth date: Nov 3, 1958 Death date: Feb 15, 2020
Mr. William G. “Bill” Blakeslee, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15 at his home. He was born on November 3, 1958 to Gordan and Virginia (Barrett) Blakeslee in Lansing, MI. On August 16, 1980 he married the f Read Obituary
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I had not seen Bill since our Junior year in HS. I do, however, remember him as a very kind classmate who got along with everybody. I am so sorry to hear of the family's loss but, the good news being, we who have placed our faith in Jesus Christ will be reunited in glory soon enough. See you soon brother.
Blakeslee Family,
You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. Many fond memories will stay forever stay in our hearts & mind.
The Seiwell Family
One of the first memories I have of Billy - He will always be Billy to me - was when I was spending a week with them when they were at the Stoney Point Church. Donna and I were in the bedroom talking and Billy came in, and kept throwing "pies " at us. imaginary pies. He was "that" annoying little cousin we all had. An adult memory is when he took over the "throwing of the raddish" at Aunt Lorina during prayer over lunch at the Family Rebellions each October. May God's peace be with your Family as you celebrate the life of your Son, Husband, Father and Best friend!
Marcia (Marty) Blakeslee Hadding
Bill was a special kind of guy, funny 😄 at times, serious when needed and always ready to teach anyone about God. Fifteen years ago he started a new comers class for people who was new Christians, he always started the class by saying there are no dumb questions. We leaned a lot and laughed a lot. You will be dearly missed Bill but you will always be remembered. 💕
So many memories from our days ministering together in the Free Methodist North Michigan Conference days. Family CAMP were always so interesting with you. The ones that stick out the most are the childrens magic and chalk shows you did together as a couple, the joking around the table, the time Bill tried and tried to get Doug to go for a walk I just so he could walk him over to my husbands surprise party. WE still laugh about that. I will miss twinkle in his eyes when he was up to something (lol), his wonderful smile and big heart for Jesus.
I will never forget what you did for us. You selflessly took us under your wing. You guided and protected us. You made sure Ben and I were safe. The love you and your beautiful bride showed us will never be forgotten. Ben was lucky to have his papa Bill.
I know he didn't like to be called Billy any more but is what we grew up calling him and will remember him as "Billy". I will miss keeping in touch with him on his FB page. Praying the family.
