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dannyw 04-29-2009 09:39 AM

Thoughts and Prayers to the Blankenship Family (loss of Mrs Shirley Blankenship)
 
Just recieved word that wife of IHRA official Hank Blankenship, Shirley Blankenship (also an IHRA officail) who worked the lic and membership trailer at most events, passed away last night of a heart attack. She was a tough woman and will be missed by many. Please keep Hank in your prayers. They were ALWAYS together.

Waters Family

Dave Ribeiro 04-29-2009 09:47 AM

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Shirley,

She will be missed, our thoughts and prayers go out to Hank & family..

Dan Fletcher 04-29-2009 10:06 AM

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OMG...

I just can't believe it...

I always enjoyed visiting with Shirley at every IHRA race I went to. She was a pistol.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Hank.

Michael Beard 04-29-2009 10:11 AM

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We're thinking of you Hank, and you'll be missed, Shirley.

I always enjoyed trying to make Shirley smile, particularly when she looked like she didn't want to. It won't be the same going to the trailer.

God Bless and God Speed,

Angela Macy 04-29-2009 10:12 AM

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So Sad!!! We just saw her at Rockingham. :( :( :( You're in our thoughts and prayers Hank....(((hugs)))

Myron Piatek 04-29-2009 10:15 AM

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That's a shock! She was a special member of the IHRA family.
Condolences to Hank, the family and friends.

Jim Woods 04-29-2009 10:18 AM

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Shirley will be truly missed, our prayers are with her and Hank.

buzzinhalfdozen 04-29-2009 10:23 AM

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Hank you have our deepest sympothies,Shirley will certainly be missed by the entire IHRA family. Joe & Jacque

X-TECH MAN 04-29-2009 10:44 AM

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I just saw Shirley at the Buds Creek points race and got my usual hugs. My thoughts and prayers go out to Hank. I always considered both of them as family. I will miss seeing her smiling face. Terry Bell

Bobby Zlatkin 04-29-2009 11:07 AM

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Very sorry to hear this.

Shirley was a very nice and friendly person. Fun to talk to.

Part of the reason you always felt welcome at an IHRA race.

Condolenes to Hank.

Norene & Bobby

mbrace5 04-29-2009 11:15 AM

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Man, I am sorry to hear this. Shirley and Hank are great people and great friends. Please keep Hank in your prayers.

tim worner 04-29-2009 11:17 AM

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The Worner family ,as well as the other racing familys. have lost a good friend and wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Hank & family.

KShipmon 04-29-2009 11:36 AM

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It really hurts to hear that we lost a great lady. She always made me feel welcome when I came to the races and I will never forget her kind words and feelings when I lost my Dad. She will truely be missed. God bless you Hank and family. She was so very special.

All the racers coming to Piedmont, maybe we can do some type of tribute.

Kevin & Kyle Shipmon
I/CM 74 Duster

Brandon Peterson 04-29-2009 11:37 AM

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sad sad sad news to hear.....i will miss shirley and our conversations at the races....i our prayers are with you and family hank......

dannyw 04-29-2009 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KShipmon (Post 117901)
It really hurts to hear that we lost a great lady. She always made me feel welcome when I came to the races and I will never forget her kind words and feelings when I lost my Dad. She will truely be missed. God bless you Hank and family. She was so very special.

All the racers coming to Piedmont, maybe we can do some type of tribute.

Kevin & Kyle Shipmon
I/CM 74 Duster

I think a tribute would be great. Maybe we could all get together and come up with something cool to do in her memory.

Angela Macy 04-29-2009 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dannyw (Post 117903)
I think a tribute would be great. Maybe we could all get together and come up with something cool to do in her memory.

Good idea!!! If anyone has Hank's address, please post it, I'd like to send him a card. I'll try finding it myself in the mean time.

Jamie Southards 04-29-2009 12:24 PM

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Shirley will truly be missed! Condolences to Hank & Family.
Good idea with the tribute at Piedmont in her memory!

mcaruso 04-29-2009 12:40 PM

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Your in our prayers Hank! Shirley was the ABSOLUTE BEST! She will be VERY MUCH MISSED!

Stacie J. Ridings 04-29-2009 12:44 PM

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Shirley was one of my drag race Moms. I remember her talking with my Mom many hours in our motorhome, and all the fun that she was as the banquets! I know many of the "younger" racers know Shirley only as the Tech Official. I remember her as the racer's wife; hanging out the passenger side of the Super Rod Camaro as Hank hurried to the staging lanes for "round robin". I will definitely miss her.

donald j raiser 04-29-2009 12:51 PM

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we are all fighting back tears. she was one of a kind.

jclark3210 04-29-2009 12:54 PM

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This is so sad. Hank and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.

~Jason, Randi, & Hayden Clark

buzzinhalfdozen 04-29-2009 12:55 PM

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Just a thought @ indy points meet they had an extra time run for everyone $10 for the run, the money went to Bob Hessers family. They announced that they had raised $12.500.00 for his family. I know from personal experience that funerals are very expensive. Again just a thought. Joe

GUMP 04-29-2009 01:39 PM

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IHRA events won't be the same without Shirley. We always looked forward to talking with her. She was a great person.

Mike Galuk 04-29-2009 01:51 PM

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We have all lost a super nice lady. No matter what it was Shirley would help the racers. When I won Mooresville in 2005 she gave me my winners pack and her and Hank were so nice to me. I hate this for Hank because he lost his best friend. My prayers are with their family. Mike

Mike Galuk
JOE COOL RACING
Stock-2000

X-TECH MAN 04-29-2009 02:24 PM

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Any service information yet? I will try to call Hank this evening but I imagine his phone is pretty busy right about now.

Michael Beard 04-29-2009 03:22 PM

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I've already had a couple of requests from people to do some kind of memoriam decal for Shirley. I'll see what I can put together later this week, and we can give all the proceeds to Hank.

Fuzzy Norton 04-29-2009 03:31 PM

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We have lost a very special person in Shirley!! Racing with them in the past was a pleasure.
Great idea Michael. I will donate the deacls!!

tpoh815 04-29-2009 03:32 PM

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Truly a great loss! The trailer will not be the same. Godspeed!

stkchmp94 04-29-2009 04:02 PM

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I was shocked to hear the terrible news. My thoughts and prayers go with Hank and Shirley.
:(

Tracy Robbins 04-29-2009 04:15 PM

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What a shock...I am saddened for Hank as I know this hurts deeply. Shirley and I had a nice talk Sunday afternoon as she gave me my Summit and round money checks. I remember her giving us a cookie at payout on occasion, what a special person she was. As a matter of fact, it was partly due to her encouragement that I decided to let Logan run jr. dragster at divisionals this season. You're in our thoughts and prayers Hank.

danny waters sr 04-29-2009 04:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Beard (Post 117957)
I've already had a couple of requests from people to do some kind of memoriam decal for Shirley. I'll see what I can put together later this week, and we can give all the proceeds to Hank.

I'm in on that Michael. I was at the scales all weekend right beside Shirley's tech trailer. We did a lot of talking as usual. All my grand children even visited with her this weekend. Shirley will be missed greatly.Prayers sent fromthe Waters family.Hank If you need anything buddy ,let me know.

JIM MARSHALL 04-29-2009 04:36 PM

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This is truly sad news, Shirley was always very helpful at all the IHRA races I attended. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Hank and the entire Blankenship family.

Jim & Pam Marshall

Don Turk 04-29-2009 05:24 PM

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Hank and Shirley are first class citizens. Shirley will be missed our thoughts and Prayers are with Hank

Turk Family Racing

udog1 04-29-2009 05:36 PM

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Great lady. Shirley was what IHRA is all about.She will be missed.Hang in there Hank. HRM Underdog

Scott Stillings 04-29-2009 05:54 PM

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Hank and the rest of the family.

Godspeed

Doyle Evans 04-29-2009 06:06 PM

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so sorry to hear

great lady now in a greater place

greg fulk 04-29-2009 06:32 PM

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Very sad! She will be missed! Hang in their Hank if you need anything let us know buddy!

Jim Blankenship 04-29-2009 07:09 PM

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Hank , so sorry to hear about shirley my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family

will sadly miss the "cuzzzzzz" from the trailer.

if anything i can do please call jim




PS i am sadly not related to shirley and hank by birth , but am part of the large racing family

Britt1112 04-29-2009 07:17 PM

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We are all so sorry to hear about Shirley.Was just talking to her all weekend.You just never know what is going to happen tomorrow and live life to its fullest everyday? My thoughts and prayers are with you Hank and Blankenship Family!! Britt Mizia

jdfpam 04-29-2009 07:20 PM

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We just heard the news about Shirley. It is quite a shock when someone you know and expect to see in the near future isn't going to be there. I am sure that this weekends event at Thompson will have a somber tone as we go to the old tech trailer. I always enjoyed going to bug her for decals and such.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Hank and his family.

The Day Family


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