Jonathan “Jon” Bliven, 71 died peacefully on November 12, 2024 in Mesa, AZ.
He was born to Thomas and Adria Bliven in New London, Connecticut in 1953. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a Masters in Business.
Jon was a self made man who was successful in the real estate market as well as a true visionary seeking to help others in all he did. Jon led a very happy and active life filled with family and friends. Jon had a true appreciation of the outdoors and loved to hike, ski, and travel.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his loving son Austin. Survivors include his daughter Jenna (Chris), his 3 grandchildren, his siblings Tom (Vera), Debbie (Bruce), Jennifer (Terry), Chris (Kellie), Sarah (Charley), and his many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11AM at Bunker’s University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ
Arrangements by Bunker’s University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.
So sorry for the loss of your dad,brother and friend. He was always good to me snd my children. Rest in Peace
To the family of our Dear Jon –
I was heartbroken to hear about your passing. Jenna, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time.
Jon, you were such a special part of our lives, and your presence will be deeply missed. We’ll always be grateful for the love, kindness, and joy they brought to our family. You left an indelible mark on all of us, and your memory will live on in our hearts forever.
Jenna – we are here for you, just as you’ve always been there for us.
With all my love and deepest sympathy,
JoAnna Svoboda
So very sad to hear of Jon’s passing. Even though the years have flown by many childhood family memories remain. So sad for you and your family Jenna and all my Arizona cousins. Love, Joann
Very sorry to hear of Jonathan’s passing. I hope that time can heal your loss and may he rest in peace.
A year or so after i turned 18 and was still living in CT, Jon invited me to spend a long weekend with him where he was living in NY. The first night, after getting settled, Jon made hamburgers and milkshakes for us. The next day we went into town and had a chance to get into the audience for Saturday Night Live, but Jon didn’t want to wait so instead we went to a club he knew, and we danced with pretty girls until pretty late. Finally, on the third day, we went to a lodge he’d picked out and went skiing, my first and only time, where Jon had a great time but it was so cold, I nearly froze and escaped from breaking my leg only by a hair when i crashed into a tree. Jon was very kind and understanding and I think we ended up that day in a great lounge at the lodge sitting around an open fire, where I practically fell asleep, until we finally went back to our room. It was a great weekend and I’ll always remember Jon that way, since it was the first time I ever felt like I had a big brother. Anyway, you’ll never be forgotten, Jon – at least not as long as those like me who’ve loved you live. Godspeed, my brother. Save me a place up there, okay? – Lots of love, Dave ❤️
My condolences to you Jenna and your family. I’m Beth’s sister from NJ. I’m heart broken when I heard about him. May his soul rest in peace. Jon was a good man.
We just wanted you to know that we’re thinking of you and your family during this
dark and difficult time. Love Uncle Steve & Anne Brown.
Jon, Joe, Mike and I have been brothers since grade school and high school and have remained good friends ever since (for over sixty years). Mike and I visited with Jon earlier this year and we knew that he was battling cancer. I’m so very sorry to hear of Jon’s passing. May God bless Jon’s soul. Our condolences go out to the entire Bliven family.
The world has lost one of the most kindest and highly intellectual men of our time. Jon was a visionary and the man who wanted to be part of the change of human life. He was more than a friend and a consul to those who knew him.
I offer my condolences to his daughter and family and his extended knowledge seekers family around the world who admired and loved him and his work to expand the frontiers of space and knowledge.
My sincerest condolences. Jon was a good man and always so kind and welcoming. He will be missed. Jenna, you and your family are in my thoughts and my heart. ❤️ Thea Gray
My heartfelt condolences to Jon’s family. Jon was always kind and always welcoming; he will truly be missed. Jenna, you & your family are in my heart and in my thoughts. ❤️