In 1976, they moved to Laguna Beach, with which Sebille had fallen in love. Blount was on active behalf of the North Laguna neighborhood and environmental causes.
“He was a long time director of Laguna Greenbelt Inc. and a supporter of the Laguna Canyon Conservancy and the Laguna Canyon Foundation,” said Mary Fegraus.
The Blounts were among the participants in “The Walk,” which led to the city’s acquisitions in Laguna Canyon that had been slated for development.
“How could I ever forget that?” Sebille said. “It’s a walk down memory lane.”
Blount continued his military career as a logistician with the Army reserve until he retired with the rank of colonel in 1982 with 39 years of service to his credit and several personal decorations.
Blount is survived by his wife; daughter Stash Blount of New York; daughter Colette Sani, her husband, Walter, and their son, Alssandro, of Oceanside; son William and his wife, Karol, and their daughter, Megan, of Fullerton; Mariann and Hugh Penton and their daughter, Arden, and son, Barret, of Encinitas; a sister, Helen Traynor, of Arizona; and a brother, John Blount of Oregon.
Floral remembrances may be sent or delivered to the Woman’s Club, 268 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach.
The Patriots Day Parade Committee, the Blount family and their friends, and the VFW graciously provided the information for this article.
