| Sex | Male |
| Age | 74 |
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| Born | 3 September 1946 | in | Brighton, Livingston County MI (US) |
| Died | 1 February 2021 | in | McMillan, Luce County MI (US) |
| Buried | | in | East Lakefield Cemetery, Helmer, Luce County MI (US) |
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| Father | Harry Jack [Jack] van Blaricum |
| | Born | 21 August 1922 |
| | Died | 17 May 1996 |
| Mother | Clara Elizabeth Sanford |
| | Born | 8 May 1922 |
| | Died | 15 May 1997 |
| Brother | Gary |
| Sister | Linda |
| Sister | Lisa |
| Brother | Jack born 8 October 1942 |
| Brother | Rudolph Vincent born 16 September 1943 |
| Brother | Roger Ivan born 1969 |
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| Residence(s) | Clare, Clare County MI (US) from 1996 until 2016 | | | McMillan, Luce County MI (US) from 2016 until 2021 |
| | Military | Vietnam War | U.S. Army, Private until 16 March 1965 |
| | Obituary | Paul Joseph "Snoopy" Van Blaricum, 74, of McMillan, died Monday evening February 1, 2021 following a courageous battle with ALS.
Born September 3, 1946 in Brighton, son of the late Harry J. and Clara E. (Sanford) Van Blaricum, Paul served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge on March 16, 1965 attaining the rank of Private. Paul resided in Clare, Michigan where he owned and operated Snoopy's Towing and Recovery for 35 years until his retirement. A resident of McMillan since 2016, Paul was a member of the American Legion Post #74 in Newberry. Paul's hobbies included woodworking, hunting, antique cars and car shows.
In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his siblings Harry Jack at infancy, Rudy Van Blaricum and Roger Van Blaricum. Survivors include his loving wife, the former Karen Bacon of McMillan, whom he married October 19, 1991 in Clare, Michigan; daughter Melissa (Troy) Blanton of Leitchfield, Kentucky; grandson Jordon (Courtney) Beck and great-granddaughter Madelyn Beck all of Hartford, Kentucky; brother Gary (Carrie) Van Blaricum of Gladwin, Michigan; sister Linda Cinader of Grand Blanc, Michigan; sister Lisa Beattie (Dave) of Hartsville, South Carolina; several beloved nieces and nephews.
A gathering of family and friends will take place Saturday February 6, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry. Due to COVID-19, masks and social distancing are required in accordance to the State of Michigan DHHS. Interment with full military rites conducted by the American Legion Post #74 and the United States Army Honor Guard will be held in the spring of 2021 at the East Lakefield Township Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to ALS of Michigan, 24359 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48075 or at www.alsofmichigan.org. Condolences may be expressed at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com. Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family. |
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