Ethel Blair

Ethel May (Landreth) Blair, 83, of Clinton died Friday, May 06, 2016 at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs.

She was born May 16, 1933 on the family farm north of Hay Springs to Alva and Eva (Polen) Landreth. She was the 8th of 10 children. The family moved to a farm north of Rushville where she grew up and attended country school through the 8th grade. Not having the opportunity to go to high school, she proudly earned her GED in 1980 with her sister Grace. In her younger years, she worked various food service jobs before she started working at Otte Packing Plant, where she worked many years. She left Otte's to start her own bakery in Gordon. After owning her own business, she went back to cooking for other people including a food van she operated with her husband Levi. They traveled to auctions all over the panhandle where she became known for her cinnamon rolls and pies. She proudly provided her customers with home cooking and generous portions.

In October of 1965, she gave birth to a son David. On August 19, 1973, she married Levi Blair where she gained 2 more sons, Richard and James.

She was an avid collector of cookbooks. That passion was only exceeded by her love of playing cards. She enjoyed baking and sewing in her spare time.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 infant brothers, sisters Barbara and Thelma, brothers Lloyd and Floyd. She is survived by her husband Levi, sons Richard (partner Connie) of Frazee, Minnesota, David (partner Kay) of Elwood and James (partner Patty) of Gordon. 2 grandchildren Lacy and Kade (wife Shianna) and 2 great-grandchildren. Her brother Albert (wife Evelyn), sister Grace (husband Duane) and brother Vern, many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation is Wednesday, May 11th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, Gordon, NE. Services will be at the United Methodist Church in Gordon on May 12th at 2:00 PM., with interment at the Gordon Cemetery.

A memorial has been established in Ethel's name and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

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