Nate Blaylock - RIP

[deschutes]

I am surprised that I can't find anything already posted on this news - at least via search.

Nate Blaylock, a friend and partner at Klim, passed away from injuries sustained in a auto accident. Nate was a great guy, and a huge supporter of snowmobiling. He leaves behind a young family and a lot of close friends. If you would like to make a donation to help his family out, you can use the following link to make a contribution.

http://www.nateblaylock.com

 

[CleElum Sledhead]

I am surprised that I can't find anything already posted on this news - at least via search.

I was just going to post something about this too.

From all of us at the Snowmobile Alliance of Western States (SAWS) we are all very sad to hear this terrible news. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to his wife Holly, their four children, and the rest of his family and huge circle of friends.

Nate was a strong advocate for snowmobile access in the land use arena and worked closely with SAWS on several important issues.

Nate will be sorely missed by all that knew him.

RIP my friend!!!

Dave


From the KLIM Facebook page:


http://www.facebook.com/notes/klim/nathan-blaylock-true-family/10150254611221990

A message from the employees of KLIM.

On Friday August 12th, 2011, the motor sports community suffered a tragic loss with the passing of Nathan Blaylock, KLIM’s Snowmobile Promotions, Events and Sponsorship Manager, from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident.

The entire KLIM family feels it’s important to share the news of Nate’s passing with the industry he was so passionately committed to. We feel honored to have worked with Nate, to have become his friend and to have had such a man of his caliber as a member of our family.

Everyone at KLIM would like to express our sincerest condolences to all of those who had the opportunity to work with and/or meet Nate. As you likely know, Nate was fearless in his dedication. His refusal to conceive a project as impossible, no matter how ambitious, led KLIM to some of its most-rewarding partnerships with both grassroots and global motor sports organizations.

KLIM, numerous land-use conservation, access activist and riding advocacy groups representing all sports and seasons, have all directly benefitted from Nate’s pure creativity and simple hard work.

But above all business, network and ingenuity, Nate was true family. And his contributions to making our world a better place to live and ride in are immense.

Please keep Nate, his wife Holly and their four children in your thoughts and prayers through this tragic time.

We will try our best to keep everyone up-to-date on services and ways to help as they come about.

-The Employees at KLIM

 

[deschutes]

Obituary:

Nathan Lee Blaylock, 33, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Nate was born Jan. 27, 1978, in Ogden, Utah, to Danny Levi Blaylock and Sharrie Diane Atkinson. He grew up in Washington Terrace, Utah. He graduated from Bonneville High School and attended Weber State University. He was an Eagle Scout. He served a full-time proselyting mission to Tampa, Fla., from 1997 to 1999, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He married Holly Marie Evans on Oct. 26, 2004, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls where Nate worked as a marketing-promotions manager at KLIM Company.

Nate was passionate about politics. He loved automobiles, dirt bikes and snowmobiling. He enjoyed photography, camping and spending time outdoors. He was a varsity scout coach. Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife and children.

Survivors include his wife, Holly; sons, Parker, Joshua and Ethan; and daughter, Grace. Also surviving are his parents, Danny and Sharrie Blaylock of Washington Terrace; brothers, Jacob (Amy) Blaylock of Rexburg and Christopher Blaylock of Washington Terrace; sisters, Jennifer (Richard) Jones of Roy, Utah, and Malinda (Jason) Pehrson of Logan, Utah; and grandmother, Mary Atkinson of Roy.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Emery Atkinson; and grandparents, Angus and Vilate Blaylock.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Idaho Falls LDS Crestwood Ward, 1925 E. 49th South, with Bishop Sheldon Dance officiating. There will be no visitations. Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 963 S. Ammon Rd.

 

[SSF108]

RIP


So very sad.
RIP Nate.

 

[Anthony Oberti]

Very much a tradgedy. He was a great guy!!!

 

[Scott]

Very sad. My condolensces to his family.

 

[kbl6z]

Its a tragedy. Condolences to him and his family. Rest in peace.

 

[Oregongirl]

Such a great loss to his family, friends, co-workers, and the sledding industry. Nate was a great advocate for snowmobiling. RIP Nate! My prayers to all those suffering in grief from this tragic passing of an upstanding young man.

 

[CleElum Sledhead]

TTT since it seems some are not seeing this thread half way down the page here.

 

[oregunrmk]

very sad to hear- Rest In Peace Nate.
Thoughts and Prayers to the family.

 

[deschutes]

Family and friends of Nate have created a nice memorial site, with info and pictures of Nate. You can also make a contribution directly to the family via a PayPal link.

http://www.nateblaylock.com

 

[CleElum Sledhead]

Family and friends of Nate have created a nice memorial site, with info and pictures of Nate. You can also make a contribution directly to the family via a PayPal link.

http://www.nateblaylock.com

Thank you Deschutes.

A donation is on the way...

 

[deschutes]

That's awesome! I know that the family really appreciates it, and given that he is survived by a wife and four young children, it is needed. The site has been updated to include more photos, a slideshow, etc.

http://www.nateblaylock.com