Connie was born in Chicago on July 24, 1933, to Mitchell & Irene Juliussen. She grew up on the northwest side of Chicago and attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she met the love of her life William (Billy) Blair. Connie and Bill got married in April 1955. Connie dedicated her time to taking care of the less fortunate as a social worker in Illinois and Washington while Bill was serving in the United States Army. Once Bill started a successful career in the corporate world, Connie and Bill had Lori, Tom, Mark and Steve over the course of five years.
Connie was a loving, kind, and generous mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, vacationing, and rooting on the Cowboys. More than anything, Connie loved her family and friends.
Connie is survived by:
Children Lori Lynn Hopwood and husband Chris, Tom Blair and wife Cheryl, Mark Blair and wife Emily, Steve Blair and wife Juli; Grandchildren Taryn Cook and husband Charles, Marco Blair, Jack Blair, Lexie Blair, Nicole Blair, Matt Blair, Annie Blair; Great Grandchild Palmer Ray Cook; Brother Mitch Juliussen.
Preceded in death by Bill Blair, Mitchell & Irene Juliussen, and Tommy Blair.
The visitation will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, May 30, at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, followed by the service in the chapel at 11:00am and committal service at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, PLEASE SEND CONTRIBUTIONS IN MEMORY OF CONNIE BLAIR TO:
American Heart Association
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