Donald Blake

Minot

Donald Blake, 55, Minot, formerly of Towner, ND, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, in a Minot hospital.

Donald M. Blake was born, along with his twin sister, Donna, on September 13, 1967, a son of Donald and Charlotte (Burr) Blake in Springfield, MO. He was raised and educated in Towner graduating from Towner High School in 1986. Following graduation, Donald worked various jobs, including Winger Cheese, Continental Metals and was a truck driver.

On May 7, 2004, Donald was united in marriage to JoAnn Sinclair in Minot. They made their home in Minot, where Donald worked for the Minot Daily News in the delivery department. To this union daughter Alexis was born. The couple later divorced.

Don enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, mechanic work and watching movies.

Don is survived by: daughter Alexis, and her mom JoAnn; father: Donald Blake; siblings: Brenda (David) Schmitt, Donna (Terry) Ness, Delvina Blake and Duane Blake; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Donald was preceded in death by his mother and brother Robert Blake.

Visitation: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 4-7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Vigil Prayer Service: Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot.

Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 11 a.m. at ST. Cecelia Catholic Church, Towner, ND. The Funeral Mass will be videotaped and upload to the link provided on Donald web page at www.thompsonlarson.com.

Burial: St. Cecelia Catholic Cemetery, Towner, ND.

Published by The Minot Daily News, July 25, 2023.