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Lawrence Bloomer Obituary
"Larry"
Raleigh
Lawrence George Bloomer (Larry) of Raleigh, NC passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 19 at 43 years.
Larry grew up in Bethesda, Maryland and graduated from Walt Whitman High School and UNCW in Wilmington, NC.
Larry met the love of his life Kara Ruebesam while working at the News & Observer, and they were married on February 21, 1998 and recently celebrated their 15th anniversary. He was a devoted family man, and his daughter Alexis Chase Bloomer was his princess. Larry worked in a variety of technical companies in Research Triangle Park and most recently was employed by Nimble Storage. He enjoyed tinkering with computers, keeping up with the latest technology and was the IT professional for family and many friends. Larry was an able and generous friend to many. He had a lifelong passion for hockey and played in adult leagues with many friends and naturally was an avid Carolina Hurricanes fan. As an accomplished hobby photographer, he captured the love he had for his family and life.
He is survived by his wife, Kara; daughter, Alexis and unborn twins due in early April; parents, George & Judith Bloomer of Pittsboro; brother, Bill Bloomer of Germantown, MD; sister, Barbara Rosenberg (Stuart) of Raleigh; sister, Susan Bloomer of Rockville, MD; sister, Nancy Hines (Tom) of Severna Park, MD; brother, Jim Bloomer (Jeanne) of Rockville, MD; sister, Helen Bloomer of Raleigh; in-laws, Richard and Diane Ruebesam of Raleigh; brother-in-law, John Ruebesam of Raleigh; sister-in-law, Cheryl Hill (Joe) of Raleigh; sister-in-law, Linda Edmundson (Kyle) of Raleigh; brother-in-law, Ryan Ruebesam (Sharon) of Raleigh; and 26 nieces and nephews and 6 cousins.
A private family service will be held in the coming days. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m. at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, 2209 Fairview Road, Raleigh for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be gratefully received by Larry and Kara's daughter and their future unborn twins in the name of Alexis Chase Bloomer at 6901 Bent Pine Place, Raleigh, NC 27615 to fund their future education. The family wishes to thank the employees of The News and Observer and Nimble Storage and the staff of The Raleigh School for their tremendous love and support.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Bloomer
April 22, 2015
MIss you everyday! Love you! Helen
April 20, 2015
Thinking of you always and especially during the stanley cup playoffs. I see you smiling! Love, Sue
Helen Bloomer
May 17, 2014
Hey Larry, tonight all your Hockey buddies are having 2nd memorial hockey benefit, all proceeds go to baby fund. You are loved and missed. Will be cheering for you tonight!
Helen Bloomer
April 23, 2014
Always in my heart!
John Geoghegan
April 21, 2014
Larry- I suppose this is goodbye to you and your grieving family in this guestbook. Grief at first is very painful but it will turnout to be wonderful memories of times past with you and your family. Godspeed to your wife and your children especially the little ones that were born after your parting. To the Bloomer family please take care. I have lost ones very close to me and now all I have is the joy and fond memories to go by each and everyday. I hope that you find the same.
April 19, 2014
Miss you so much!
April 18, 2014
always in our hearts and minds.
Helen Bloomer
March 22, 2014
Love you Larry!!
Helen Bloomer
March 21, 2014
Miss you and thinking of you. Love you sis Helen!
March 20, 2014
Larry it has been a year. Think of you often and prayer even more. I know you are with us and today of all days I pray that we all will know your presence and feel you with us. Miss you very much - Lovc, Sue
Michael Vaughn Stanley
December 4, 2013
Larry, you were a great guy. Thanks for being such a good friend during the short time we knew one another.
Helen Bloomer
October 28, 2013
I think of you everyday. Miss you soo much. Always in my heart! Sister Helen
Helen Bloomer
June 3, 2013
Miss you bro, Lawrence and Ashleigh are both bundles of joy. Lawrence looks just like you. You are in my heart forever. Your sis Helen !
April 29, 2013
Larry baby Lawrence is just like you love you and miss you. Sister Helen
April 27, 2013
Thinking of you everyday and missing you so much! Love, Your sister, Nancy
Alice Yandle
April 25, 2013
Kara I am so sorry for your loss. You Alexis, and the Twins are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Geoghegan
April 23, 2013
Thanks to Nancy and her family for extending this rememberence of Larry's life.
I only new Larry as young boy up to and about the age of 10 years old. I remember well of his sisters taking good care of him and he being young at an era when Jaws, Star Wars and the 6 Million Dollar man were his favorite movies and TV shows.
I am learning from reading these entries and other items posted on social media have come to learn that Larry grew up and became a fine man, husband, much loved and loving brother and a loving proud father. May God Bless Larry and his families, including the newborns. I pray that they are healthy and happy.
Ryan Schwiebert
April 22, 2013
I will miss you immensely. You and I were two of a kind! We met at a conference 10 years ago, became fast friends and kept up with each other ever since. I enjoyed all of the great times we had just talking and hanging out every time I was in town. You always made time for me and now I cant tell you what that meant to me.
There is no doubt you will be missed by all of your family and friends. I'm sure you are sitting up there somewhere with you best dog Stormy, playing catch and watching over the rest of us. Love you man.
Helen Bloomer
April 1, 2013
I Love you Larry and miss you everyday.
Your sis Helen.
April 1, 2013
I love you Larry and miss you ! Your sis Helen
March 31, 2013
Larry even in death you are still with us. Kara joked about how you finally got her to the hospital as the twins, Lawrence George Jr. and Ashleigh Lawrence were born the day after your funeral. She said she felt you were telling her to move on as was always your fashion and not to wallow in sorrow waiting for the next 10 days to have those babies. We know you a watching over them and Kara and Alexis! Your love will be with us always and we know we are going to have lots of Larry moments when we sense your spirit with us. Love you forever!
James Bloomer
March 26, 2013
Larry, I love and miss you. There is a hole in our hearts my big little brother.
Your brother always, love Jim.
March 26, 2013
Kara, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Larry was a long time client and an all around great guy. Everytime we spoke he beamed with pride and joy over you and Alexis. His last conversation with our office was about getting the twins room ready. Family was always first. May God Bless You and keep you during this time.
Lisa Davis, State Farm Agent & Your State Farm Family
Sharon (Watters) Fuller
March 26, 2013
Kara, I am so saddened for your family. Please know my family is sending prayers of support and strength to you and your children. I know your gentle nature is a great comfort to Alexis. I pray all these words of support from your friends and family bring some small measure of comfort to you. Your Alpha Phi sister, Sharon
Bill Bloomer
March 26, 2013
Larry Bloomer!!
Tarrie French
March 26, 2013
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Larry and I worked together at TigerDirect and again at Lenovo. It was Tuesday afternoon that we talked and he expressed how excited and nervous he was about the twins. Almost couldn't shut him up! He loved his family so very much. His gentle soul will be deeply missed. My family is praying for yours, and I know Larry is looking down on us all.
Jacki Lawson
March 25, 2013
May God comfort you and memories help you through this... My thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face shine upon you... And give you peace forever. Love ya'll.
Kim & Harold
March 25, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. We are holding the entire Bloomer family close to our hearts and in our prayers every day.
March 25, 2013
Kara, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Alexis , and the twins. I feel so saddened and will truly miss larry. We are all here for you. I will pray everyday for you. Heather lifetime
March 25, 2013
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Larry and I worked together at TigerDirect and again at Lenovo. It was Tuesday afternoon that we talked and he expressed how excited and nervous he was about the twins. Almost couldn't shut him up! He loved his family so very much. His gentle soul will be deeply missed. My family is praying for yours, and I know Larry is looking down on us all.
Jeannie LaDesso
March 25, 2013
Kara, God bless you and your family in this difficult time. Larry was a good man and will be missed by many. We will keep you and the family in our prayers.
Aliza Travis
March 24, 2013
Kara, everyone at FBC Weekday Preschool extends their heartfelt sympathy in the tragic loss of your husband. We will be praying for you and Alexis, that you will feel God's loving arms carrying you through this extremely difficult time.
Joy Taylor
March 24, 2013
Our condolences to the Bloomer family and their great loss. Our family's thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Bloomer family.
Susan Bloomer (Work Family)
Logistics Operations Division
Silver Spring, Maryland
Crystal Milburn
March 24, 2013
I'm terribly sorry for your tremendous loss. Love and prayers to your family.
Kathy Crowley
March 24, 2013
Kara and family, I am so saddened by your tragic loss. Please know that you guys will remain in my thoughts and prayers. While no words can possibly be enough, I hope that one day you will find comfort. We love you.
Aaron Wilson
March 24, 2013
My thoughts are with Larry's family. He was a truly kind and wonderful person.
Helen Bloomer
March 24, 2013
Larry I will miss you so much, I am thankful that we got so close in the past couple of years. I will never forget you. God Bless You! R.I.P
Gwen Bryant
March 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Traer Stahli
March 24, 2013
I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time and sending many prayers your way. If there is anything I can do to help make the load lighter please do not hesitate to ask. Love - Traer
George Hofheimer
March 24, 2013
Larry is a memorable man. He will be missed. Kind. Smart. Confident.
Chandra Barbour
March 24, 2013
Your family is in our prayers. May God be your peace and comfort!
Lorraine Holub
March 23, 2013
Judith and George, I cannot find the words to express my sorrow to you and your family for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Dry Family
March 23, 2013
There are no words to describe how sorry we are for your terrible loss. Our family is praying Philippians 4:7 for you. A peace that can only come from God. With much love and many prayers.
Karen Connelly Ruggiero
March 23, 2013
Larry was like a brother to my sister Heather.. and one of the nicest men i ever had the pleasure of knowing. His dancing eyes and incredible smile will forever be a beacon of light on our darkest days. May God keep you, Larry, in the palm of his hand.
Derek and Lori Schneider
March 23, 2013
Dear Kara and family - we will continue to lift you up in prayer during this time of sorrow. Larry's deep love and devotion for his family was known to all who knew him. May his light continue to shine in the hearts of his loved ones and through all the happy memories of such a wonderful man. All our love.
John Geoghegan
March 23, 2013
My condolences to the Bloomer family and their great loss. My family's thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Bloomer family.
Dawne Dalton
March 23, 2013
Larry,
Words can't express the sorrow we feel for you family. We will be lifting your family up in prayer. You will truly be missed, rememebering the time we sprnt in training class and after.
March 23, 2013
All my love to the family. Larry was such a joy to be around and was such a creative talent.
Love always,
April & Brian Norris
Nancy Little
March 23, 2013
I loved the little baby that Susan carried on her hip and admired the fine handsome family man that you became.There are no words for the sorrow of your much too early loss.Please rest in peace and know how loved and missed you are.
Deepest condolences to all of your family, my heart is with you.
Susan Bloomer
March 23, 2013
Larry I love you and will miss you. Your wit and humor always kept me laughing. There is a big hole in my heart and in our family. Love and hugs - Sue
Melanie Haist
March 23, 2013
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your family and we will continue to pray for you in the upcoming months. Much love, The Haist Family
Leslie Moon
March 23, 2013
Larry you will be very missed. My heart goes out to Kara, Alexis, and the twins. I am praying for you.
a b
March 23, 2013
The loss of a dear loved one is never easy. May the Bloomer family find comfort in the words of Reve. 21:4. When soon death and the pain felt with the loss of a dear loved one will be of the past.
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