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Carl Bloom Obituary
89 passed away on September 9, 2017. Carl was a retiree of the U.S. Air Force. After leaving the Air Force he went to Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois where he met and married Valerie Swanson on September 3, 1949. Shortly thereafter, Carl attended Seabury Western Episcopal Seminary in Evanston, IL. He was a Curate in his first church in Hinsdale, IL then he moved on to Grace Church, Galena, IL, Christ the King in Huntington, IN, Holy Trinity in Belvidere, IL and four mission churches in southern Illinois near Marion. Carl and Valerie decided to retire and relocate to Chandler, Arizona several years later. Carl is survived by his son Mark Bloom and children, Scott Bloom (Tamara) and Sara Bloom Lombardo (Nick); son Paul Bloom (Nancy) and children Jeffrey and Julie Bloom Meidl (Nick); son John Bloom (Debbi) and children Kristen Bloom Masi (Ron), Katrina Bloom Fox (Aaron); daughter Anne Bloom and children Edward Jr, John and Timothy Benante and daughter Susan Bloom and children Kristina Dolezal Hoer (Trent) and Patrick Dolezal (Emily). In addition, he is also survived by four great granddaughters, Natalie, Tansy, Isla and Hayden. Carl's Memorial Service will be held September 23, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 322 N. Horne St., Mesa, AZ. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Alzheimer's Association.
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John E Bloom
September 8, 2024
Hello dad! I can´t believe it´s been 7 years! It´s a long time but I feel as though I saw you yesterday! I guess that´s good, since I feel your presence every day! Love you and miss you dad
John
September 7, 2023
Hello dad! We really miss you! I´ve been going through old photos that you and mom took! Thanks so much for always at the ready with your camera! We have many wonderful memories at our fingertips of you and mom, Deb and I and many many relatives! Love you always! John
John E Bloom (son)
September 7, 2022
Hello dad! The years are passing quickly, I can´t believe it´s been 5 years since "losing" you! I miss you more and more every year. But, with all the wonderful memories I have of and with you....I will always feel your presence! Eternal love, John
John Bloom
September 7, 2019
I cant believe its been two years dad! I miss you, and your unique sense of humor! Think of you always!
Celebrating 50 years of priesthood!
John Bloom
September 14, 2017
Dad - thanks for being an inspiration to all, I am proud to say that because of you I am the person that I am! ...and I will deeply miss your sermons!
D. Romans 15:33 Andrews
September 13, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tyler
September 13, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. God is the hearer of prayers. May the God of comfort give your family peace and calmness in your time of grief.
September 13, 2017
At this difficult time stay close to each other and rely on God's strength. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Miranda
September 13, 2017
My sincere condolences for your loss. May God's love comfort and sustain you in the days ahead.
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