Blanche Seccombe, 108

Blanche Seccombe, Bigfork s oldest citizen, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2010, at the age of 108. She was born in Highland, Calif., on Nov. 17, 1901. Blanche kept active with her crafts and was still able to do seed beadwork until just a year ago. Preceding her in death was her husband, Lyle, and her eldest daughter, Peggy Miller. Her survivors include daughter, Mary Lou Schmidt, of Bigfork; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Bernie Seccombe, of Grants Pass, Ore.; daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Bill Dahlin of Woods Bay; and son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Ruth Seccombe, of Woods Bay. In addition, Blanche is survived by 21 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and 40 great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of Blanche s life will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, at Lakeview Care Center.