Blake J. Williams

Blake was born in Ishpeming to John ‘Jack’ and Dorothy ‘Joyce’ (Peterson) Williams. Blake attended Ishpeming High School with the Class of 1980. After high school he proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Hawaii aboard the USS Cimarron.

Following his naval service Blake began a lifelong career in trucking. Dedicated and dependable, he traveled to every state in the US except for Alaska. He worked for many companies including Schneider National, Sara Lee, and MJ VanDamme Trucking, retiring in 2020.

Blake married the love of his life, Lynn Collins, and they’ve been together for over 30 years. They made their home with their children in Ishpeming. Blake was passionate about being outdoors. A true woodsman, he loved hunting, fishing, and camping, and was an avid deer hunter. He cherished quiet hours in the woods, and the stories shared with friends around a campfire.

Active in the Scouts for more than 20 years, Blake supported the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and took pride in his son Ryan’s achievement of Eagle Scout. Many scouts will remember his steady presence and the memories made.

He is survived by his wife Lynn Willams, daughter Katie (Kyle Reimer) Williams, son Ryan Williams, stepson Tim (Taryn) Juidici and their children Collin and Carmen, father Jack (Carole) Williams, brothers Jason (Barb) Williams, Mark (Catrina) Lafave, and Kurtis (Kristin) Williams, sister Sheri (Chris) Pasanen, father-in-law James (Megs) Collins, mother-in-law Marcia Collins, brothers-in-law Greg (Cindy) Collins and Jim (Jen) Collins, special nephew Jimmy Collins, and many more cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother Joyce.

A private family service will be held. The family asks that those who knew Blake honor his memory by spending time outdoors with loved ones and by sharing a story around a campfire.

A full obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com, where relatives and friends are invited to leave notes of remembrance.