Scott Blanchard, 49

BYRON—Scott Earl Blanchard, 49, of Rockford, formerly of Byron, died Wednesday, July 7, 2010 in Rockford. He was born Sept. 7, 1960 in Rockford, the son of Lyle and Joanne Nelson Blanchard.

He was a 1978 graduate of Byron High School and received his Associates Degree at Rock Valley College and a Bachelors Degree from Judson University. He was a very dedicated and interested employee at Rockford Career College where he was the IT Department head.

He repaired many computers for students, family, and friends. Scott was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and also an avid coin collector.

Survivors include his daughter, Kristin Blanchard and son-in-law, Nicholas Sutherland of Rockford and her mother, Velinda Blanchard of Winnebago; grandson, Trevor Sutherland; sister, Annisa Blanchard of Byron and her children Adam (Kelly) Viel of Seward and Malachi Viel of Winnebago and their father, David Viel of Winnebago; and cousin and best friend, Steve “Dewey” Abney of Rockford and his daughter, Erika (David) Labak of Rockford.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation was held Sunday, July 11 from 2 to 5 p.m., with a memorial service at 5 p.m., in the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 506 W. Merchant St., Byron.

Private family graveside services in Byron Cemetery at a later date.

A memorial fund is being established for a scholarship at Rockford Career College.

Visit ww.farrellhollandgale.com.

For the complete article see the 07-19-2010 issue.