Edna Mae Blare went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and dear ones already there on Friday, December 27th, 2024, at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Lillie Macaron, husband George Walter Blare, three siblings Frederick Macaron, Elizabeth Guess, Joe Macaron Jr., and son David Scott Blare.
Edna was born in Springer, New Mexico, on March 15, 1933, to her parents Joe and Lillie Macaron. As a youth, she worked alongside her family in the Macaron’s general merchandise store her mom and dad opened in 1920. She attended Springer public schools and then Denver University where she met her dear husband George, who was in the Air Force and stationed in Denver. They were married in Springer on June 28, 1953.
After their marriage, Edna and George moved to Las Vegas, Nevada as George was transferred to Nellis AFB. They moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1955 and opened the Roosevelt Market. In 1963, they moved to Mesa, Arizona, to manage the Lillie Ann apartments. Her and George also built and managed the Glenmar apartments and were active in other property development.
Edna retired from property management in 1995, but remained active in her church. Throughout the years, she has been involved in various church ministries and loved to sing. She sang in the church choir and often performed solos. Upon moving to Phoenix, Edna and George attended the First United Methodist Church in Phoenix. After moving to Mesa, they became charter members of Velda Rose United Methodist Church, and then later charter members of Red Mountain United Methodist Church.
Edna is survived by two sons, two daughter-in-laws, six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren: Joseph George Blare; Bryan Kelly and Cindy Blare with their family Cody Blare, Jeremy and Kelsey Blare, Bryan and Hillary Blare along with their sons Barrett Blare, Redmond Blare, Jensen Blare, and Ruslan Blare; Wendy Blare (David) with her family Sheri Okalski, Krista Blare, David and Kaitlyn Blare along with their children Layla Blare and Owen Blare. She is also survived by sister-in-law Betty (Frederick) Macaron, sister-in-law Edna (Joe Jr.) Macaron, brother-in-law Bud Morey, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Edna had a heart for the Lord and a heart for her family and friends! Her prayer was for everyone to accept, know, and serve the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
Victory celebration for Edna will be held Saturday, January 25th, 11:00 AM, at Red Mountain Methodist Church, 2936 N. Power Road in Mesa, Arizona. The service will be live streamed and can be accessed at www.redmountainumc.com.
The family has asked that any memorial donations be made to the United Methodist Church in Springer, New Mexico, or Red Mountain United Methodist Church in Mesa, Arizona.
Arrangements cared for by Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery.
