David Leroy Blethen
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
David Leroy Blethen, 53, passed away Dec. 23, 2017, at Mercy Hospital Joplin. He was born Aug. 12, 1964, to David LeRoy Blethen and Kathleen Jane Blehen (Herring). He was born and raised in Fort Scott, Kan. He married Deanna Ilene Burch on Oct. 17, 1992. Though unable to work due to disability for the past two years, he spent seven years working for Tri-Valley, and set an exemplary example of the power that patience and a strong work ethic can have on those around you. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed fishing and hanging out at home.