Dr. Blanche Lyn Blackington

Dr. Blanche Lyn Blackington passed away peacefully on April 7, 2022 at her home in San Diego, California. She was a California native and was raised in Clairemont, attending Kate Douglas Wiggin Elementary School, Hale Junior High School and Madison High School. After graduating in the class of 1973 with honors, she attended college at San Diego State University where she earned her Bachelor and Master degrees in Audiology. With the support of her dear friend Dr. James Grant, Blanche soon opened the San Diego Hearing Center in Hillcrest, and afterward, opened an additional office in Clairemont. She considered her patients and employees as family. Blanche was a leader in her field. She treated many patients who couldn’t afford hearing aids. She developed hearing aids for dogs. She was involved in many other projects and remained an expert in her field. The State of California often called upon her to be a professional witness for cases involving malpractice and hearing disabilities. Blanche was also a Professor of Audiology at San Diego State University. She mentored her students and helped them to excel. In 2010, she attended Arizona School of Health Sciences, earning her Doctorate in Audiology. Preceded in death by her parents, Joyce and Ken Blackington, her younger brother Kevin Blackington, and her great-niece Nadia Ruby Silver-Ruiz, she will be missed by her family. She is survived by her companion Charlie Breitenbauch, brother Leland Blackington, Sister and Brother-In-Law Rebekah and Don Kent, Sister and Brother-In-Law Jan and John Coelho, Sister Jennifer Blackington, Sister-In-Law Tina Lambert-Blackington and 12 Nieces and Nephews who adored her. A memorial service will be held at Pacific Beach Christian Church, 1074 Loring St. San Diego, CA 92109 on May 4th at 2:00pm.