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Alec Blum Obituary
Vero Beach, FL
Alec Jeffrey Blum, 20, of Vero Beach, Florida passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018. Alec was born in Melbourne, Florida and was a lifelong resident of Vero Beach. He was the loving son of John H. and Karen J. Blum of Vero Beach.
Alec was a 2016 graduate of Vero Beach High School where he was a member of the VBHS baseball team. He had been working as a land surveyor at Carter Associates, Inc. in Vero Beach.
Alec's playful spirit radiated through all parts of his life from his love of the beach and long boarding, to his own fashionable style of clothing, and his enjoyment of reggae music. Alec was a member of the Community Church of Vero Beach.
In addition to his parents, Alec is survived by his devoted sister Brianna Leigh Blum of Vero Beach. Other survivors include his paternal grandmother Elinor P. Blum of Fort Pierce; Uncle James R. Blum (Chris) of Fort Pierce and children Ashlee Register (Jeff) of Port St. Lucie, Jordan Blum (Melissa) of Vero Beach, and Lindsee Dickerson (J. K.) of Port Saint Lucie; Aunt Barbara Bass (the late Michael Bass) of Miami and their daughters Allison Bass and Katie Bass of Atlanta; maternal grandparents Janice and William Jatczak of Port St. Lucie; Aunt Kathleen Caldwell (Michael) of Woodstock, Illinois; Uncle John Jatczak (Elizabeth) and their children Emily, Madeline, and Abigail Jatczak of Jensen Beach; and Aunt Kristine Van Vorst (Eric) and their children Ava, Olivia, and William Van Vorst of Gainesville, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Herbert R. Blum, and his uncle, Jeffrey Jatczak.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Miracle Network (link: https://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/campaign/?id=528)
The family will receive friends 6-8 PM on Thursday June 7, 2018 at the Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach. A funeral service celebrating Alec's life will begin at 2 PM on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Community Church of Vero Beach. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Fort Pierce.
A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
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Cordie and Rich Chimenti
June 10, 2018
Karen, John and Brianna,
There are no words to express our deepest sympathy. Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.
Debbie Hickey
June 9, 2018
John and Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Yolanda Bennett Jones
June 8, 2018
May God bless you and keep you during your time of sorrow.
Bob, Carole & Jade Butler
June 8, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Carol, Kayla, & Jordan Evens
June 8, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Karen, John, & Brianna on the loss of Alec. Wishing you strength to help you through this difficult time and sending all our love and support. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Candace and Roy Mildner
June 8, 2018
We are so saddened to hear of Alec's passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family.
Domenic Miele
June 7, 2018
My I express my heartfelt sympathy to John, Karen and Brianna for your great loss of a loving son and brother and to your whole family for such a loss of a wonderful young man. May you find comfort and peace.
Raymond & Karen Sheltra
June 7, 2018
Deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers for you and your family. So sorry for your loss!
Ray & Karen Sheltra
Eve Pierpont
June 7, 2018
My thoughts are with the whole Blum family and I send my condolenses from Colorado. I am sorry I cant be there today but Alecs light will always shine on. Hes a great person and it will always be a blessing to have known him.
Helene and Richard Roberts
June 7, 2018
We are so saddend by your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs
Andrew, Heidi, Hannah & Hope Hartline
June 7, 2018
God bless your wonderful family. May you find peace and comfort knowing Alec is in Heaven with Jesus. Our families shared ties to the past bonds us as neighbors and friends. With Gods love and strength, He will lead you along lifes path providing a hopeful future filled with the many people who love you.
Ian Leveton
June 7, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to The Blum family. You are in our hearts and prayers. Ian Leveton and Liz Leveton
Jim Blum
June 5, 2018
Alec, words cannot describe how much I will miss you. Ill always remember that beaming smile when we gathered together as family. I love you forever.
June 5, 2018
Alec you are loved and cherished! We will miss you so much....Love you all the way to heaven
Love Uncle Jim & Aunt Chris
Christopher Longo
June 5, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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