William Charles "Bill" Blanchard, the man who could unlock not just every door but also every heart, made his final exit at the age of 45 on April 22, 2024, in Beaverton, Oregon. Born in Portland, Oregon, on August 25, 1978, Bill's life was an open book of jokes, love, and sarcasm.
He leaves behind a legion of laughter in his beloved wife, Ali; his children Ben, Abi, Eli, and Emily; and his guiding star, his mother, Mary. Bill's dad, Ken, preceded him in death.
As the keymaster of A-MAX Security Solutions, Inc., since 2013, Bill was a combination of talent and wit, picking his way through challenges and always turning the right dials in life's safe. His scout's honor as an Eagle Scout was matched only by his pride in being one of few locksmiths to be certified as CML, CPS, CMS and CAL. He was avidly involved as the announcer and scorekeeper of the Beaverton High School softball team and was always willing to help out wherever needed. As for Cards Against Humanity, let's just say he played a hand no one could beat.
Bill’s hobbies were the nuts and bolts that held his joyous life together. Whether he was fiddling with electronics alongside his son, cheering from the sidelines of his kids' sports games, or tuning into the highs and lows of the Cubs, Eagles, and Oregon Ducks Football, he was all in. He thoroughly enjoyed camping under the stars and game nights with family. And when he wasn't fixing the world's problems with duct tape and a smile, Bill was firing up the grill or experimenting in the kitchen.
Mark your calendars and set your reminders for a grand celebration of Bill's life on Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Willamette Park Picnic Area in Portland, OR.
Bill, you've crafted the master key to our hearts, and there you'll forever stay, safeguarded in our memories. Until we meet again, keep the laughter echoing through the halls of eternity.
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