Blake Ryan Vanker's Obituary
Blake Ryan Vanker, 18 months, passed away at University of Virginia Medical Center on July 7, 2017. Blake was born in Clearwater, FL on January 6 2016 to his loving parents Dakota and Nicholas Vanker. Until recently the family resided in the Port Richey area. Blake loved playing with his toy trucks and his favorite thing to do when he saw one was his famous “Vroom Vroom” sound. His time here was small, but his impact on others was unmeasurable. Survivors include his parents, Dakota (Blake) and Nicholas Vanker; Paternal grandparents, Christine & Colleen, and Donald & Michelle; maternal grandparents, Linda & Donald; paternal great-grandmother, Paula Vanker; maternal great-grandmother, Anna Digiorgio; 12 aunts and uncles; 8 cousins. A Celebration of Blake’s Life will be held Saturday 3 PM at Grace Memorial Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 till 5 PM.
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