Mildred DeBlauwe

Mildred Winifred Bristow DeBlauwe, 83, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away Wednesday, January 02, 2008. She was of the Christian faith. She served in the Canadian Airforce during World War II. Mrs. DeBlauwe was the daughter of the late Norman and Gladys Bristow and was also preceded in death by her husband, Maurice DeBlauwe. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Maureen and Ronald Hirst of Sarasota, Florida, Marilyn and Donald Riede of North Port, Florida, Myrna and Michael Petersen of Cleveland, TN; grandchildren: Ronald and Amanda Hirst, II of Sarasota, Florida, Donald Hirst of Sarasota, Florida, Brandi Riede of Port Charlotte, Florida and Nikole and Robert Bowman of Cleveland, TN; great-grandchildren: Ryan, Jordan and Clayton Hirst all of Sarasota, Florida; one brother, James N. Bristow of Sarasota, Florida. A private memorial service will be conducted at a later date. In lieu of flowers we ask that all donations be made to Skyridge Hospice of Cleveland, TN, 175 24th Street, Cleveland, Tennessee 37311. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the DeBlauwe family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com