Donald Blake went home to be with the Lord December 13, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. In Yreka, CA, Donald ministered for 23 years to those in need at the jail. He is survived by his wife of 27 ½ years, Reba, his children: Judy (Jim) Penny, Joyce (Jo) Perry, Tim (Nancy) Blake, Susan Remp, Tony Blake, Bruce (Mary) Blake, and Connie Blake; his sister June (Richard) Harris, 14 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two sons Eric and Chris, 3 sisters and 2 brothers.