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John Phillip Blankenship

John Blankenship, a very loyal friend and colleague left us unexpectedly while traveling in Holland visiting some friends he met in Cuba.

For many years he challenged his friends in amusing ways we often enjoyed enormously.

He was born and raised in Montana which always had a special place in his heart even as he came to love the Bay Area.

As a young man he went to Cornell to study architecture and ended up in Peru on an archeology dig. In between he studied at UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara and then finished his architectural studies at UCLA.

His architectural career included working at several prominent architectural firms in the bay area.

He was involved in the architectural community including serving as president of the Berkeley Design Advocates.

A relentless culture vulture, he was always on the cutting edge of what was happening in the arts.

He traveled widely with great enthusiasm for new experiences and always brought back great photos and stories and a bottle of wine to share.

In honor of his last wishes his ashes will be scattered in Glacier National Park.

John we miss you greatly!