The following was taken from Blake's obituary:

Blake left this earth on July 31, 2005 to find solace in the arms of a loving Heavenly Father. He lost the struggle to overcome a major depressive disorder with which he had been troubled in his life. 

He loved to attend school dances and the mother’s of his dates were free from worry when their daughters left on his arm-Blake was a true gentleman. He attended college in Salt Lake City and at SUU and was close to a degree in Economics and German.

Blake served in the Netherlands Mission for two years where he excelled at the Dutch language. His mission president remarked at the time that Blake had the greatest command of Dutch and Flemish of any of the missionaries who had ever served under him. He made special friends among the people he taught and was able to assist other missionaries in learning the language.

Blake had an even temperament, a friendly and caring attitude, and non-judgmental ways which endeared him to family and friends and all who came to know him. He was very sensitive to others and loved animals and children.