Thomas Blair

Thomas Basil Blair

“The Roadrunner” Tom Blair passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 80 years old. He was born April 16, 1942 and adopted by Nellie VanDyke at about six months old.
Nellie later married Ralph Blair and they raised him together as their son. He is survived by his brother, Thomas Ray Feldman.
As we all know, music was a huge part of his life. He was able to travel around the world and meet many people. The most important person he met was the love of his life, Darlene Elmyra Balvik. They met in Ada, MN while he was playing at the fair. They later married on November 5, 1965. They also traveled all around the world and eventually had three children. Darla Prindiville (Mark), Danita Ochoa (Joe), and Danny Blair.
He had six wonderful grandchildren that he loved very much. Ashley Prindiville (Chad), Alyssa Prindiville (Jake), Andrew Ochoa, Susan Ochoa, Abby Dolan (Travis), and Molly Ochoa. He also had one great-grandchild, Grayson Prindiville-Rempher.

For more insight into Tom’s life, please visit his website at: www.tomroadblair.com
We would like to especially thank all the staff at Roger Maris Cancer Center for all their care and kindness, especially Dr. Gupta and his staff.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. at the Horace Community Center, located at 214 Thue Ct., Horace, ND 58047.