Valarie Eileen Blomquist

Valarie was welcomed into heaven on February 7, 2016 at the age of 66. Valarie was born on April 28, 1949 in Thief River Falls, MN to Wilfred and Doris Langness (Moe), both deceased. She is survived by seven brothers, Gene, Clifford, Allan, David, Wayne, Timothy, and Richard Langness; and two sisters, Carol Johnson and Kathy Hoffer. She is preceded in death by brother Kerry. She passed away peacefully in her home.
Valarie married Steve Blomquist on October 10, 1971 at the USAF Academy, Colorado Springs, CO. He survives of the home. She is also survived by three sons, Erik, Brian (Stacy), Peter Blomquist; two daughters, Lisa (Adam) Morel, Sarah (Charles) Nadvornik; and nine much-loved grandchildren.
Valarie spent her life investing in people. As a committed and loving wife and mother, she excelled in her career as a homemaker. For both friends and strangers her door was always open and her table always set. Together with her husband she served as a missionary to the Czech Republic. Upon moving to Lawrence they have fellowshipped at Lawrence Bible Chapel, and she served as a member of the Kansas Association of Realtors. Above all she loved her Lord Jesus Christ.
A celebration of Valarie’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2016 at Lawrence Bible Chapel, 505 Monterey Way, Lawrence, KS 66049. Private family burial will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Lawrence Bible Chapel
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.