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Sanford Blum Obituary

Blum, DVM, Sanford R. Age 91, Founder of the Blum Animal Hospital, in 1951. It eventually became the premier animal hospital in Chicago. Sanford served honorably in the Army Veterinary Corps during WWII. Since retiring in 1988, he was the Commissioner of Animal Care and Control for the City of Chicago, was the veterinary consultant to the Shedd Aquarium, wrote a weekly veterinary column for the Chicago Sun-Times and was an active volunteer at the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Shedd Aquarium. Loving father of Dr. Bruce (Dr. Joy Silver) Goldberg, Rony Lipovetzky and Michael Blum; adored grandfather of Ariel (Shiran) Lipovetzky, and Peter and Leslie Goldberg; dear brother of Bryna Bronstein and Harold Blum. Service Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 blk N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to any local animal shelter or The ARK. Info The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com (847)478-1600.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 1, 2014.

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Thanking all those kind people who wrote a word or two about our father whom it was a privilege to live with. Too bad we never met some of you, as it was raining that day.
He was courageous when circumstances required.
He was very honest & trustworthy. We always knew that he tried to keep his word, & modeled this, so that we never thought there was any other way to be.
He was not only kind to the animals he treated. He was kind to us as children. He was so happy working in his garden, growing tomatoes & lettuce to feed the family. He woke early Sundays so he could make pancakes for us. Everyone brought him their baby birds & although it would be hard to fix their injuries, he comforted each child as he held them trembling in their little hands.
Wishing more people were like him.
Thank you again & hoping you are all well.
Rony, his daughter
Ariel his grandson

Rony Lipovetzky

October 1, 2015

I am so blessed to have been a Lincoln Park Zoo Guest Relations Volunteer with Sandy. I learned so much from him. What a bright spot it was on a Monday morning to visit him at his Gateway volunteer post. He shared with us as volunteers, as well as the public visiting the zoo, the knowledge he had gathered from his many life experiences and fun times. Sandy, you are so missed and never to be forgotten. Thanks for the gold dust you sprinkled into the lives of those whom met you. Ann

Ann Meyer

September 29, 2014

I was away and missed the notice of Dr. Blum's passing. My condolences to his family -- and it is a HUGE family -- of former patients and their pets over the years. I'm sure many didn't know that in retirement Dr. Blum continued his sweet and comforting ways by volunteering at Northwestern Hospital, where he could be seen on many days talking to patients, and encouraging them. What a sweet and generous man he was, to people and pets alike. His legacy lives on in the animal hospital he created, always voted the "best" in Chicago.

Terry Savage

August 9, 2014

We had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Blum for the past 10 years as he was a guest of ours at Sea Club 1 of Longboat Key, Florida. Bill and I are the managers here at Sea Club and we considered Dr. Blum a Dear Friend. We looked forward to his visits twice a year and when he fell ill and couldn't make it anymore he was sadly missed. He was a gentle, kind man who we thought a lot of. I was thinking of him today when I actually researched and found out he had passed - we were sad to read about his passing but hold on to many memories. He was a big part of Sea Club. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Bill and Christine Bushman

July 28, 2014

I worked for Dr. Blum from 1965 to 1970, and those were good times for all. He was a hard working man and built a practice beyound compare. His kindness will be remembered.

Sandra Cramer

July 20, 2014

So sorry for this loss and so thankful for his contributions to the animal world. Working alongside him at the aquarium was an honor.

Lisa

July 3, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. By your loving words, I know he was loved & will be missed. Continue to draw strength from God through prayer.
Jeremiah 29:12, 13

Lynn S.

July 2, 2014

He fish your memories! God will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16

July 2, 2014

I began taking my dog to Dr. Blum when I was 13 and by the time I was in my 20's was working there. Always a kind vet and good employer. May he rest now.

Sue Michalek

July 1, 2014

So very sorry to hear of Dr. Blum's passing. We went to Blum for many years. We haven't lived in Chicago for 26 years and I have yet to find a vet that I like as well. Deepest condolence to the family. May he R.I.P.

Debbie Meidel-Pasciak

July 1, 2014

I met Dr. Blum when he first opened his Animal Hospital. I was a 14yr old HS Freshman. I brought him a dog injured in the street, a white terrier. After Dr. Blum's care we had her 18yrs! He has since then taken care of all our dogs for many years. We will always remember him as a man of honor and kindness.
Caroline Zei Bickel

July 1, 2014

Goodbye to a lovely, sweet and interesting man. We will miss Sandy very much. Bonnie & Roger Perry

July 1, 2014

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