Name: Visitation for Kenneth Bloomhorst
Start: 2018-01-27T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-01-27T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Randall & Roberts Fisher Funeral Homes

Kenneth Bloomhorst

Fishers - Kenneth E. "Ken" Bloomhorst, 85, of Fishers, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 23, 1932 to Karl M. and Maurice C. (Montgomery) Bloomhorst in Dayton, Ohio.

Ken graduated from The Dayton Art Institute with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and had also attended William and Mary University in Norfolk, Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Ken was a nationally known award-winning art director, graphic designer and illustrator. He designed the federal symbol for the United States Environmental Protection Agency and is represented in the Smithsonian Institute and the Library of Congress. Ken was a member of the Hamilton County Artists' Association, the Hoosier Salon, the Watercolor Society of Indiana, the Indiana Plein Air Painter's Association, and the Indiana Wildlife Artist. He was also a past board member of the Conner Prairie Advisory Council, Fishers Art Council, and the Museum of Indiana Heritage. Ken had worked for many companies, including Lambert, Dawson & Hageman Studio; Johnson Sabatino Studio in Dayton, Ohio; Ruben Advertising Agency; Handley Miller Advertising Agency; Caddell Van Riper Advertising Agency; Bloomhorst, Story & O'Hara Advertising Agency; and Ken Bloomhorst Design of Indianapolis.

He is survived by his daughters, Gwendolyn K. Fajardo, Lisa G. (Stephen) Timme, and Jill A. (Steven) Grusing; one son, Kip W. Bloomhorst; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta H. (Chadwell) Bloomhorst; and sister, Sharon McDermott.

Services will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road, in Fishers, with visitation from 1:00 pm to the time of service. Jack O'Hara officiate. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hamilton County Artists' Association's "Birdie Gallery", 195 South 5th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060.

"Art is not an end in itself, but a means of addressing humanity".

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Jan. 24, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Bloomhorst

12 Entries

Trace Britt

January 18, 2020

On this sad anniversary I again think back on Ken with a genuine fondness and appreciation for the kindness and inspiration he brought to me. May God bless his soul and comfort all those who miss him as I do.

Trace Britt

May 24, 2019

I am so sad that I was unaware of Ken's passing and somewhat ashamed that over a year later I am just now becoming aware of this sadness.

Ken was a mentor to me, a former "boss" and a dear friend from my days so long ago as an art director in Indianapolis. Though I had lost touch with him some years ago after my move to California we had revived some contact online until about 3 years ago. I was just today looking him up in hope of reviving our contact only to find that he has passed.

Ken was a wonderful man, loving husband and a talented artist and designer who taught me much about design, the advertising industry and life itself. May God bless that man and I hope he is enjoying his reunion with his beloved Birdie in Heaven!

February 1, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus. John 11:35 We weep along with you. His example was written in the Bible to give us hope. Rom. 15:4

Connie

January 30, 2018

May the God of comfort be with you at this time

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Nick Seats

January 26, 2018

Ken;
I will surely miss you!
I will never forget you!
Rest in Peace!
Nick Seats

January 26, 2018

Ken;
I will surely miss you!
I will never forget you!
Rest in Peace! Nick Seats

Kevin McAllen

January 24, 2018

Mr. Bloomhorst with Jack O'Hara
provided the gold standard for
creativity and effectiveness in
Indianapolis advertising.
And gregarious as h---.

It's a cliche, but he was one of a kind

Alys Caviness-Gober

January 24, 2018

Rest in peace, friend.

Alys Caviness-Gober

January 24, 2018

My sincere condolences to Ken's family. He was such an inspiration, he was so kind, and he was always willing talk art with a newbie like me. I will never forget how welcoming he was to me when I was first juried into the HCAA. Over the years, he became a dear friend to me, although I suspect it wouldn't have even occurred to him how much he meant to me, he was so humble. I will treasure forever the memory of every single
conversation I ever had with him at the HCAA's Birdie Gallery. I will miss those talks, I will miss Ken.

January 24, 2018

Jill and family

Sorry to hear about your dad. I'm thinking of you

Don Hammersley

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kristin

January 24, 2018

You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

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