Robert Harvey Blashfield of Plano, Texas passed away March 17, 2021 at the age of 75. He was born on July 2, 1945 to William Blashfield and Dolores (Kelley) Blashfield in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Robert served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War in Japan. He married Vicky Boswell on November 8, 1969 in Oklahoma City. Robert worked for over 50 years as a Medical Records Coder at various hospitals in Oklahoma City but spent most of his career at Saint Anthony Hospital.
Robert was an avid gardener. He loved to putter in soil, potting indoor and outdoor plants year-round. His favorite season was Spring which he considered his “Superbowl” for planting. Robert’s love of color could be seen in all of the unique paintings, sculptures and pottery that he collected. He loved to recreate his home with new paintings and artwork from artists all over the world. You would never visit the same home twice with his ever-changing collection.
Robert was a devout grandfather and doted on all of his five grandchildren constantly. His face would light up every time one came to visit, and he couldn’t wait to show all his new “collections.” He routinely hung artwork around his home from all his grandchildren throughout the years and proudly showed them off to visitors. What he loved most was chasing after them when they were children and playing “This Little Piggy Went to The Market” on each of their toes. Robert will be missed dearly by family and has left them with so many good memories of love and devotion.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Vicky Blashfield of Plano, Texas; daughters, Jennifer Almasri and husband, Mousa of Plano, Texas and Kristen Schnelle and husband, Seth of Plano, Texas; five grandchildren, Sarah Khan, Sabah Khan, Yacoub Almasri, Taelyn Schnelle, and Kinley Schnelle, all of Plano, Texas; sisters, Margaret Burns and husband, Timothy of Ohio and Elizabeth O’Dette of Rhode Island, brother, Kelley Blashfield and wife, Sally of Florida; and several nieces, nephews, other loving family member, and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, William Blashfield, mother, Dolores Kelley Owens; sister, Vicki Owens; and brother, Matthew Owens.
In support of our local, state, and federal govt including CDC directives and to protect the physical health, safety and well-being of our community, only a limited number of guests will be allowed to attend the funeral service.
A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 22, 2021 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas. At the request of the family, the attire to celebrate Robert’s life is casual. The service will also be live streamed at TJMfuneral.com on Roberts’s obituary page by clicking on the following link: https://celebrationoflife.tv/blog/robert-harvey-blashfield. After the service, the recorded live steam will be available for viewing at the same link location.
Should the maximum number of guests be reached, those who would like to honor Robert and show their support to his family may remain at the funeral home in your vehicle, where you can watch the live streamed service on your personal device (laptop, tablet or smartphone) or listen through a designated FM radio channel.