Elaine L. (Searcy) Blaser
Elaine was born 5/12/1958 in Seattle, Washington to Frank Clemens and Betty Lou (Killian) Searcy. They moved to Tillamook shortly after Elaine’s birth. Elaine lived her life in Tillamook. It was home.
Elaine was creative, beautiful and caring. She loved the outdoors, fishing the beaches and hiking with her dogs. She said that dogs were, “The love of her life.” She cherished and felt a deep spiritual connection to her Indian heritage. She loved to paint and was a self-taught artist. Her interest in painting was fostered by her mother-in-law, Mary Jenkins. Elaine painted, created intricate leather works and loved to garden.
Elaine worked locally as a bartender at the Elks lodge and later as an in-home care giver for many people in the Tillamook Community. Her “clients” always seemed to become dear friends and their families grew to love her creative and generous spirit. She always enjoyed helping people.
She married her childhood sweetheart, Kelly Blaser and they raised their son, Luke together in Tillamook. They nearly always had a dog to enjoy camping and the outdoors with them. Though she and Kelly separated for a time, they always remained best friends and supported one another throughout life.
Elaine passed away at home on 2/15/2025 after a long struggle with lung cancer.
Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, her infant son Matthew, siblings Tim, Theresa, Dan and her beloved white labs, Jake and Molly.
She is survived by her husband and life partner Kelly Blaser; Her son Luke and wife Vona. Her grandchildren Even, Icee and Emily. Great Grandchildren Callie and Haisley. Her uncle Kenny Killian as well as the extended Blaser and Killian families. Many cousins, relations and dear friends.
We Love you Elaine.
There will be a celebration of Elaine’s Life at the Elks Lodge in Tillamook April 6th at 2 PM.
