DODGE CITY - Joan L. Blankman, 81 died just a couple of weeks after celebrating her 81st birthday, she took her last breath February 9, 2024 with family present praying for a peaceful goodbye.

Joan had a Heavenly reunion with her Lord and Savior, Parents, Grandparents, Special Friends and her beloved brother Billy Dean Dome.

Joan Dome was born January 11, 1943 at St. Anthony Hospital in Dodge City. She was the eldest of the family.

She attended Sacred Heart Cathedral Grade School and she graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1961.

On July 21, 1962, Joan married David D. Blankman. From this union, 3 children joined the family. Lisa, Ron and Dustin.

Joan worked various jobs throughout her life: Lora Locke Hotel, Manager at Money Lenders in the Village Square Mall and was one of the original employees at the Dodge City Boot Hill Casino. She worked there for 10 years. Joan and David also owned "B Quick" Convenience store, which is now known as the River Stop.

Joan was a member of The Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. She loved to sing so she joined the Sweet Adeline's and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Joan and David enjoyed traveling and had a memorable 50th wedding anniversary trip to Hawaii. They also took many cruises over the high seas. Joan enjoyed casinos and a lot of times she was lucky and won many jackpots. She was an avid K-State fan. Very special times and many laughs were shared with "The 4B's". Tom & Elaine Badger, Gary & Marge Brown, Larry & Dee Blattner. Activities included were camping at the Sand Pit, traveling to K-State football games, plus bowl games and tailgating. She enjoyed flowers on her front porch and feeding the birds. Joan and David could really "cut the rug". Dancing the "Jitter Bug" and polkas. Her and David led many wedding marches at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Joan is survived by her husband David Blankman, Lisa Veeder and companion Larry Sherer, Ron (Karen) Blankman, Dustin Blankman; 7 Grandchildren: Matthew (Lori) Veeder, Dylan (Shelby) Veeder, Brandon Blankman & companion Trish, Kassidie (Brandon) Roy, Kameren (Colin) Regan, ReaAnn & Garrett Blankman; 4 Great Grandchildren: Morgan & Kyle Veeder and Maverick & Wyatt Veeder; siblings: Bob (Pat) Dome, Margie Dome Doris, Sharon (Burk) Cummins and Jane Creamer Wolfe.

Preceding Joan in death are her parents LeRoy & Regina Dome, Grandparents, baby brother Jimmy and her beloved brother Billy Dean Dome, PFC.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 10:00 am at the Sacred Heart Cathedral with Fr. Wesley Schawe presiding. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City. Friends and family are welcome to sign the register Thursday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm with family present at 6:00 pm. Vigil service will begin at 7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to Hospice of the Prairie in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Joan was much loved by her family and will be greatly missed.