Josephine Bloom Obituary

Josephine Bloom CARLSBAD -- Josephine Edna Bloom died peacefully at home on January 21, 2012. Jo was a resident of Carlsbad, California from 1957 to 2004 when she moved closer to her Granddaughter, Jennifer Nelson in Custer, South Dakota. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on September 14, 1914, she was the second child of Fred and Edna Eastep. Following graduation from Altoona High School in 1932, she worked at Woolworth's for seven years, often traveling to other locations to help set up the jewelry counter at new Woolworth stores. She married John Taylor Bloom on December 24, 1939 and moved to Canton, Ohio. After her husband retuned from the duty in the Pacific at the end of World War II, they operated a hauling business delivering steel to Detroit and taking new cars back to Pittsburgh. Then Jo followed her husband to various Marine bases after he re-enlisted during the Korean Conflict. They moved to California in 1955 settling in Carlsbad in 1957. Josephine worked as a clerk at Camp Pendleton Exchange and later as an accountant at the EDP center at Camp Pendleton. She was active in Eastern Star of Vista #556, Heart Beat, the Camp Pendleton Hospital Auxiliary, Oceanside Emblem Club # 177, and Gold Star Wives of America. She faithfully attended Carlsbad Community Church. She is survived by her son, John Allen Bloom of So. Dakota; granddaughter, Jennifer (Tom) Nelson; great-granddaughters, Heidi, Corynna and Julie Nelson, all of Custer, SD.; honorary granddaughter, and great-granddaughters, Nicolee, Winifred and Sadie Stitt of McKinleyville, Calif.; and honorary niece, Renee'Legg (Rich) Stearns of Bellevue, Wash.; daughters-in-law, Rowena Richardson, Judith Fogel and Vicky Bloom. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m.,on Friday, March 23, 2012 at at Eternal Hills Mortuary, Oceanside. In lieu of flowers, gifts to Rady Children's Hospital Foundation. 3020 Children's Way, MC 5005, San Diego, CA. 92123. Please note the gift is to support services at the North Coastal Center in memory of Josephine Bloom. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Mar. 18, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Bloom

6 Entries

Bob Stein

March 12, 2025

Jo and John were significant people in my life and the life of my twin brother when we lived with my Father and stepmom in Carlsbad. Visited them often as my father was a close friend of John and also a Marine. My stepsister lived with Jo for a year in order to finish High School at Carlsbad HS when the family was relocated to New York in 1962. Hope you are loving Heaven Jo! Love you, Bob Stein

Robert Stein

March 12, 2024

Jo and John Bloom were very close friends with my father and stepmom, Eddie Stein and Kathleen. I met them when I came to live with my father in Carlsbad. They were wonderful people who always made you feel at home in their Carlsbad residence.

Victoria Bloom

March 18, 2012

In loving honor of my husband John, I want to thank everyone for their condolences and caring thoughts. Jo was quite a woman, and lived a rich and full life. She loved gardening, her volunteer work, her family and many friends. Though ill in her final years and living far away, she left an indelible mark in her adopted home of Carlsbad. She was, as they used to say, a "Heck of a Broad", able to drive long haul trucks while taking care of her home and the son she so adored. I could never thank her enough for having him. She is now at peace with her late husband John, or J.T. as some called him, or Grumpy, as she fondly referred to him. Though she has lived away for a few years and I haven't seen her, I shall miss her. Due to health problems her son John will be unable to attend her funeral, but he will definitely be there in spirit.Though Jo and I didn't always agree on things, I grew to appreciate her and how much she gave of herself to help others. The one thing we always agreed on was our love for her son, and she was always there for him. My prayers are with her and I will always remember her and her strengh of spirit. Aloha, Jo, and thank you for all the wonderful things you did. With fond thoughts and memories, Vicky Bloom (AKA wife #3)

Bob Stein

March 18, 2012

Jo and John Bloom were such good friends of my father, Eddie Stein and my stepmom Kathleen. I was in their home many times on Las Flores in Carlsbad and they put me up one summer during a return visit from New York City. A good strong caring woman is not at peace with the angels! My love and prayers for her family, Bob Stein

March 18, 2012

John: My grand daughter attends Las Flores grade school by your mom's house in Carlsbad. As we go by your house, it always brings back sentimental memories of your mom.

Peace be with you and your family,
John Penrod and family.

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