May 28, 1939 — Oct 1, 2026

Blanche Elizabeth Clerkin, 87, a Malad, Idaho resident, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, following a long illness. Blanche was born on May 28, 1939, in Sumner, Illinois. A daughter of Nesbit and Blanche Henry.

She married John Clerkin on June 18, 1955, in Fort Collins, Colorado. They made their home in California.

She is survived by her two sons, Ron and Jerry of Malad, Idaho, 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband John, her son Kenneth, two brothers and 3 sisters.

A gathering will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 10-11 a.m. at Horsley Funeral Home. A graveside will follow at 11 a.m. in the Malad City Cemetery.