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James Stephen BLUM

1957 - 2017

BORN

1957

DIED

2017

James BLUM Obituary

BLUM, James Stephen "Jim" Age 59, of Kettering, Ohio unexpectedly passed away on Saturday February 18, 2017. Jim was born August 16, 1957 to William Stephen Blum and Jean Blum who preceded him in death. Jim was a graduate of Fairmont East High School Class of 1975; served in the US Air Force, studied at Wright State University and was a member of Alpha Lodge 729, Kettering, Ohio. Jim is survived by his wife Shuqi Blum; son Eric Blum; sister Jeannie Blum, and brother Jeff Blum. A celebration of life will be held at the Alpha Lodge, 2251 Smithville Road, Kettering, OH 45420 at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, March 14th, 2017.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Mar. 8, 2017.

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William Schmidt

March 14, 2017

A mason who I respected and found interesting!

March 8, 2017

Deepest condolences to the family and friends during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Psalms 116:15

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