Bernard Leroy Blommel

Bernard Leroy Blommel

Bernard Blommel Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29, 2008.
BLOMMEL, Bernard Leroy, 71, of Montpelier, while on vacation Monday, August 25, 2008, passed into the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ. Bernie was born on September 5, 1936 and counts among his survivors many friends and loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Kew Blommel; parents, Anthony and Addie Marie Blommel; infant brother, Anthony Blommel Jr.; and sister-in-law, Joyce Blommel. He is survived by his wife, Sonya Bondurant Blommel; son, Bernard Scott Blommel and wife, Donna; two brothers, Patrick Blommel and Michael Blommel and wife, Rita; sister, Johanna Chavis; three stepsons, Tommy Bondurant and wife, Terri, Glenn Bondurant and wife, Rachel, Jason Bondurant and wife, Renee; stepdaughter, Cherie Evans and husband, T.J.; and stepgrandchildren, Corbin and Alise Bondurant, and Joseph Evans. Bernie was a graduate of Virginia Tech, and retired from Bass Steel Buildings, a subsidiary of Bass Steel Construction and WM Jordan Company. This loving man is remembered for his kindness and generosity, his humor and zest for life, and his service to others. He was the personification of goodness and joy! The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a Christian Wake service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be at 12 noon Friday at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A Memorial Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 2 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sisters of the Visitation of Monte Maria, 12221 Bienvenue Rd., Rockville, Va. 23146.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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September 7, 2008

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Connie Ratcliff

September 7, 2008

Sonya,
I just learned of your loss this very evening. I'm so very sorry & want you to know I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Connie (Cage) Ratcliff

Kristy Sheets

September 2, 2008

I want to send my condolences to the entire Blommel family. I enjoyed our conversations during the annual "eye exams". Mr. Blommel will be dearly missed.

Sincerely,
Kristy Sheets

Gregory Toler

August 29, 2008

Sorry we can't be with you during thid time of berivement, We are visiting our daughter and family in Denver,

Gary Olson

August 28, 2008

Dear Sonya,
On behalf of the members of Bethlehem we extend our most sincere condolences. Take comfort in the fact that your loving husband confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior. Be assured that you will see him again and have a joyful reunion in heaven.

Pastor Olson

Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die."
John 11:25-26

Carolyn Mills

August 28, 2008

Sonya, Linwood and I send you our thoughts and prayers from Costa Rica. We are very sorry for your loss.

Carolyn

Jennifer (Cline) Crown

August 28, 2008

Scott-

It has been many, many years since I have seen you but I want to send out my condolences to you and your family.

Jennifer (Cline) Crown
8th Grade classmate

Patricia W. Hutchins-Maiden

August 27, 2008

Scott,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. Bernie was such a good neighbor and dear friend. Many a time he'd ride his tractor up Proffit Farm Road to help me cut grass or pull my riding mower out of a ditch in which I'd find myself. We shared many a tear and joy together when sharing stories about Joan and Pete, our respective spouses, who went to heaven within a few months of each other. Scott, your dad was so VERY PROUD of you. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Judy&Johnny Pulley & Alyssa

August 27, 2008

Pat,Julie,Sonya,
We are so sorry for the sudden passing of Bunny. He was a great man,and a devoted brother,uncle,and husband. He was always there for all of us,we will surely miss him. I know he is in the loving arms of Jesus. God Bless You all at this time.

FRED WYLAND

August 27, 2008

WHAT A GREAT GUY.YOU WILL BE MISSED.

John M. and Suse B. Field

August 27, 2008

We remember Bernie with deep affection and fond memories. He had a wonderfully dry sense of humour. His sudden passing came as a great shock. We express our deepest sympathy to his entire family.

James & Deborah Wall

August 27, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of Bernie's passing. He helped make the time I worked at Bass/WM Jordan enjoyable and memorable. We will miss his big smile, wit, and zest for life.

Sarah & Travis Thomas

August 27, 2008

Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Sherry & David Huffman

August 27, 2008

Donna & Scott,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Love,

Ed and Joyce Barden

August 27, 2008

Our love and prayers reach out to your bleeding hearts. May God's peace surround you.

Catherine Stewart

August 27, 2008

We are so very sorry for your loss. Even though we hadn't known Bernie long, his kind nature, big smile, and charm quietly lit up whatever room he was in. And we know what an amazing addition he was to Sonya's family's lives. You continue to be in our prayers.

Marcie Bonesteel

August 27, 2008

Pat,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May your memories of him comfort you in this time of sorrow.

AC&S Financial Services, Inc.

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