Death date: Sep 3, 2025
RICHARD GROSVENOR BLANKEN, 97 of Ashburn, Virginia passed on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in Ashburn, Virginia. A lover of cars his entire life, he owned three dealerships in Virginia, Texas and New Mexico. In later years he was Read Obituary
Dear Linda and family, I was deeply saddened to hear about Richard’s passing. He was a joy to be around—his humor could light up a room, and talking with him always brightened my day. I’m grateful for the time we shared and will miss him greatly. Please know my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. If there’s anything I can do to help, I’m here.
I want to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of Mr. Blanken. Your husband was one of the best colleagues one could ask for and an incredibly inspiring individual. He was always supportive and motivating, bringing his own unique charm to our interactions. I looked forward to hearing from him each month.
Mr. Blanken was an energizing and amazing agent to work with. We always anticipated his calls, as he brought positivity and light to our conversations. He consistently prioritized his company and colleagues over himself, a rare quality to find. Throughout my time here, he accomplished what many of us only dream of achieving. His guidance has greatly impacted my life, and his contributions to the company as an agent will always be appreciated.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him and to share meaningful conversations about his agency, dealerships, life, and family. It was truly an honor to know him and collaborate with him.
I will surely miss our monthly calls, and I know our company will always wish he could be here to share his creative thoughts with us. A thought I was raised with, and that Mr. Blanken approved of, is: “When we know where we are going, we are never lost!” I am praying for grace, peace, love, and comfort for your family during this challenging time.
