On August 10, 2015, the Lord called his good and faithful servant, Michael Blaine, home to eternity. Michael passed in his sleep at his home in Big Lagoon surrounded by family who loved him. He was the husband of the love of his life, Joyce Blaine. They shared 27 years of blessed marriage together.

Born on Oct. 3, 1958 in Los Angeles, he was the son of Margaret Blaine and John M. Blaine. He graduated from La Puente High School, after which he served in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge from the Army, Michael pursued a variety of careers which included bartender, paralegal, heart monitor tech at several hospitals, and pastor. He excelled and had a passion for all these careers, but his favorite was his role as pastor. Michael served as a worship leader and assistant pastor for a local Calvary Chapel before planting and becoming the senior pastor of Big Lagoon Community Church and touching countless lives with the gospel.

He is survived by his wife Joyce Blaine, his sons Jack Blaine (Kenyon Blaine), Jeffrey Blaine, Jonathan Blaine, and Joseph Blaine (Melynda Blaine); his six grandchildren Tristin Blaine, Alyvia Blaine, Joanna Blaine, Katie Blaine, Hope Acosta, and Mathias Blaine; his mother and father Margaret and John Blaine, and sisters Michelle Van Hook (Don Van Hook) and Cindy Koch (Jim Koch).

Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Michael’s memoriam to the Trinidad Lions Club (PO BOX 536, Trinidad, CA 95570) or Hospice of Humboldt (2010 Myrtle Ave, Eureka, CA 95501).

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