Alice Blake June 19, 1932 - May 30, 2016

Alice was born June 19, 1932 in Rockdale, Illinois to Nicholas and Alexandra Lukasevich.

She acquired her bachelor's degree in education at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. Alice taught K-3 children in California and Oregon for 30 years, and retired from the Bend-La Pine School District in 1989.

She married Ben C. Blake in 1953 and was the mother of three children: Ben C. (deceased); Gloria Calkins; and Nancy Blake. She is also survived by three grandchildren: Megan; Christopher; and Hannah.

Alice actively participated in outdoor sports including cross-country skiing, fishing, camping, canoeing, hiking and many others. She also enjoyed traveling, crafts, gardening and being with family and friends.