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Arlan Bert Blodgett, born in Portland, Oregon was the first born son to Bert A Blodgett & Naomi M (Hamilton) Blodgett. He attended elementary schools in Portland and graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School. After attending Walla Walla College one year, Arlan joined the army; then he returned to attend Portland State College after discharge.
In 1954 Arlan met Dorothy Jean Gerling, and they were married in December 1955. Shortly after, they bought a VW "Bug", a new sensation of automobile. They took many day trips, met other "Bug" owners and enjoyed the fun of car rallies, some of which he organized.
Arlan and Dorothy loved to travel, taking several cruises and several trips to Europe. In 1973, all five family members spent one month touring 8 countries in Europe in a VW camper. He was a gifted painter and sculptor. He also loved to study archaeology and spent several weeks at a "dig" in Israel on two separate occasions. Genealogy was truly a passion and he spent many decades researching and recording family roots. Hiking, tent trailer camping and Blodgett family reunion picnics (yearly) were loved by all the family.
Arlan is predeceased by his brother Ralph Hamilton Blodgett. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; daughters Sandra (Sandy) Blodgett, Ramona (Mona) Beaton and Toni Blodgett-Schultz (Art); granddaughters Kendra McDonald and Hanna Hayden (Chris); great grandsons Gage Payne and Azon Larson; sister-in-law Judith Blodgett and nieces Deborah Conken (Randy) and Tammy Huff.
A military service will be held at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon at 12:30 pm on Monday, August 05, 2019.
Mona I didn't know your father but I'm sure I would have liked him. You came from a good egg! I'm very sorry for your loss.
Thinking back of the long and good family ties between Arlan, Dorothy and my parents, my sister and me. We will treasure the remembrance of their friendship for ever.
We send all our love to the entire family.
Anita, Ingeborg, Mark
Through the years my thoughts have come back to the good times we spent in Salem and always, Arlen and his family comes to mind. He was a bright spot in so many memories. He will be missed.
So sad for your loss, all. Have you in my thoughts and prayers.
Toni, Art and family,
Death is hard for all, my prayer of comfort for all of you. May the light of God surround you all and bring rays of peace and new beginnings.
Rest In Peace Arlan. A good friend and brother in Christ!
My deep sympathy and condolences to Dorothy and family! Love and prayers!
Sending sympathy for your loss and healing for your hearts to the whole family.
Art and Toni. Dennis and I are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our prayers go out to your entire family
Rest In Peace Uncle
Thank you for Arlan's service and thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home with his arrangements.