Louis H. Blanchard

85, of Indianapolis, passed away October 2, 2014 at home. Louis was born January 12, 1929 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Louis and Amelia (Carmier) Blanchard. Louis was a carpenter and master craftsman. He loved building quality furniture for family and was a longtime, dedicated member of Little Flower Catholic Church. Louis is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Freda C. Blanchard; children: Guy L Blanchard, Karen F. (David) Morris, Susan J. (Don) Walker, Carol (T.J.) Hinds, Robin E. (Tony) Ambegia, and Diane L. (Bill) Wirey; sisters, Eva Fontain and Edna Taylor; and 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Louis was preceded in death by his brothers, Milton and Clyde Blanchard and sisters, Yvonne Babuchna, Irene Blanchard and Isabelle Trayhan. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 3 – 7 PM in Feeney-Hornak Shadeland Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 8th at Little Flower Catholic Church. Entombment follows at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Tributes may be made at www.feeneyhornakshadeland.com.

Arrangements under the direction of Feeney-Hornak Shadeland Mortuary, Indianapolis, IN.