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Blanche June Achord, 77, of Electric City, Washington, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. She was born January 13, 1941, to Forrest and Elsie Conroy. She went to school at Riverside High School in Milan, Washington. She worked at the Wildlife Restaurant, Jackson's Chevron and at the USBR as a security technician.

Blanche was involved in the Moose Lodge and the Grand Coulee Senior Center, where she enjoyed playing cards. She also was involved in a quilting club and enjoyed her animals at home, which included chickens and horses.

Blanche was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Fay Conroy; a sister, Betty; daughter, Deborah Achord and son, Rex Conroy Achord.

Blanche is survived by her brother, Bob Conroy; three sons: Dean, Thad, Lawrence (Ceder); grandchildren: Angel Viren, Shane Marchand, Jordin Achord, Coral Achord, Dusty Rose and Ashleigh Achord; and great-grandchildren: Emma Warnecke, Hadley Jo Marchand Peirce Davis, Jonathon Davis, Gunner Viren and Charlotte Achord.

A celebration of life is tentatively scheduled for June 9. More details will be printed at a later date.