"Nancy; Our love and prayers are with you. Steve was very special to us and will always hold a special place in our hearts, as will you. God Bless you and your family."
Stephen Earl Blakley, 64 of Indianapolis, IN passed away May 16, 2007. He was the son of the late Earl A. and Margaret Jeanne (Bugbee) Blakley. Steve retired as co owner of Blakley Corp. in 1999 for 35 years where he was Vice President. He was a member of the American Soap Box Derby Association and helped inner city kids build cars and was the former coach of the Fishers Youth Soccer League as well as an Eagle Scout. Steve was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the US Marine Corps as a Sergeant. He was a graduate of North Central High School and Indiana University. Funeral services will be celebrated on Tuesday May 22nd at 10:00 AM in the Church of the Nativity Episcopal Church, 7300 Lantern Rd, of which he was a member, with family and friends gathering on Monday May 21st from 4:00 to 8:00 PM in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel. Steve is survived by his wife, Nancy Thienes Blakley and his children, Ryan (Kirsten) Blakley, Larisa (Rob) Bohlsen and Rebekah (Brett) Trigg. His grandchildren are Victoria and Katarina Bohlsen, Ian Trigg, Aiden and Olivia Blakley. Steve was the brother to Earl ?Tim? Blakley, Jr. and John ?Mike? (Barbara) Blakley. You are invited to visit the web site www.leppertmortuary.com where you can share a personal memory of Steve, sign the guest book or make a memorial contribution to Duke University Medical Center,
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"Nancy; Our love and prayers are with you. Steve was very special to us and will always hold a special place in our hearts, as will you. God Bless you and your family."
"Dear Blakley Family, Many of you may or may not remember me, but we were family long ago when i worked for Carson Pirie Scott. I remember when Steve came on board and what a joy he was so very easy to love and get along with. Even tho we dont see each other every day as in the past I think of you all, I look forward to the reunion we will have someday in heaven."
"Dear Blakley Family, Some you may or may not remember me, but we were family when I worked at Carson Pirie Scott along time has passed since then but i think of you often. I remember when Steve came on board and how easy it was to love him and enjoy him as well. I look forward to the big reunion in heaven. love and best wishes to all. Dottie"
"Dear Ryan and Nancy,We are so sorry to hear about Steve. Our families have so many memories from the Portage. God be with you and your loved ones. Steve was a wonderful man and neighbor.Love to all,Vicki, Alex, Stephanie and Melissa Dine"
" Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time and the days to come. "
"I am very saddened to hear of Steve's passing, he was my first boss following college and I truly enjoyed his sense of humor. We also shared the same birth date of January 1st and every New Year I thought of him. He also was my parents neighbor and was always there if they needed anything. He will surely be missed.Sincerely,Mark"
"Nancy and Ryan:I was saddened by the news about Steve. I know he is being taken care of by God and you'll be together again.We on Portage Circle have such fond Memories of Steve. I pray you are comforted by God's love during these trying times.Blessings,Mike "
"My prayers are with the Blakley family."
"So sorry about the loss of Steve. The entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless"
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"Steve was a great friend. I will miss him alot."
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"We're all going to miss Steve. I'm glad to have known him."
"As a childhood friend and neighbor from Arden, and as a fellow Viet Nam veteran, our condolences to the entire family. Our prayers are with you all."
"Dear Blakley family, My son, Kaleb and I, offer our deepest sympathies for your loss."