HOWARD L. BLUME

HOWARD L. BLUME

HOWARD BLUME Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 20 to Apr. 22, 2012.

HOWARD L. BLUME  
On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, HOWARD L. BLUME of Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved husband of Meryl Blume; devoted father of Stacy, Sara and Scott Blume. Also survived by many other relatives and friends, he will also be missed by his beloved companion, Maggie. A student of life, history, coaching his swimmers, teacher, mentor and friends to all he met. Services will be held on Sunday, April 22, 11 a.m at DANZANSKY-GOLDBERG MEMORIAL CHAPELS, 1170 Rockville Pk., Rockville, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
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April 14, 2020

Gabriella Wood posted to the memorial.

February 2, 2013

DONYEL FREELAND posted to the memorial.

May 22, 2012

Lois Gutmann posted to the memorial.

Gabriella Wood

April 14, 2020

Just thinking about the Blume family on Howard and the great memories he left us with. So glad you were able to help me celebrate my wedding day and forever will cherish that.

DONYEL FREELAND

February 2, 2013

DEAR COACH BLUME SORRY I AM EXTREMELY LATE BUT JUST FOUND OUT TONIGHT FROM MY DAUGHTER DAVEISHA YOU AND HER WORKED TOGETHER AT NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. YOU WERE LIKE FAMILY TO MY BROTHER REGGIE AND HE WAS VERY CLOSE FRIENDS WITH SARAH.U WILL BE TRULY MISSED WORS CANNOT EXPLAIN HOW I AM FEELING RIGHT NOW.

Lois Gutmann

May 22, 2012

Dear Meryl,
So, very, very sorry to hear about Howard...Steve and I want to extend our very sincerest sympathy. We are thinking of you and your family.
Love, Lois and Steve Gutmann

May 8, 2012

Dear Blume Family,

It has been an extremely long time since our days together traveling and playing AAU/Classics basketball games, but that doesn't lessen the sadness we feel for your loss. Mr Blume was a wonderful person! Our deepest sympathies during this difficult time!
Kelly Denit and the rest of the Denit Family

Dave Rey

May 5, 2012

Dear Blume Family,
I was so saddened by the news of Howard's passing. He made such an imprint on me at a very young age when he invested his time with me as a young runner at Eastern Jr. High. He then moved on to be my swim coach at Northwood HS. I will always be grateful...he will be missed.

Rob Wolfson

April 28, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the entire Blume Family. I had the honor to be coached by Howard while attending Montgomery College from 1980-1982. He was a special person and I will fondly remember the good times we all had together. I was finally able to reconnect with Coach several years ago and had a wonderful conversation with him. How proud he was of his children! Great man. Will miss him. I have attached a photo of some of the Montgomery College swimmers in 1981 at a "Joke Award Nite" at his house. I do have more... please email me and I'll scan and send several others. I'll miss you Howard!!!

April 28, 2012

Dear Meryl, Stacy,Sara and Scott-our hearts were saddened to learn of Howard's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paula and Jokie Martha (Germantown, Md.)

April 27, 2012

Meryl,Stacy,Sara and Scott,- Donna and I want to send our deepest sympathy to you all. Howard was a great friend and true person. He hid nothing and told it like it was. We will miss all his jokes and happy face. Donna and Tim Moore

April 26, 2012

Dear Meryl, Stacy, Sara, and Scott
May memories ease your sorrow, may time bring you peace. Howard will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved him. We will always remember the wonderful times we all had together and the many stories Howard told. We will miss you. Arlene and Dennis Hart (North Potomac, MD)

Russell Dick

April 26, 2012

Dear Howard,
I was on the Montgomery College-Rockville Swim Team the last year you coach the team.I am really sad that I had to miss your final swim meet as coach for Wootton High School but I had a family birthday party to attend that day.

Mimi Kaeister

April 25, 2012

Meryl, Sara, Stacy Scott,
I am so sorry for your loss. Howard was such a great supporter of the Classics. He loved to see all the girls succeed. I miss seing all of you especially Sara. I'll always have a special place for you and your Dad in my heart. My thoughs and prayers are with all of you. Mimi Keister

April 24, 2012

Stacy, we are saddened to learn of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With love, Gayle, Rick, Hilary, Ryan, and Logan

Rahul Gandhi

April 24, 2012

Meryl -
I am truly sorry for your loss. Howard was my coach for 4 years, but he gave me the opportunity to find a passion that I did not know I had. He gave me a chance to be a leader and I took it in stride and it has since shaped my life and made me a better person. Everything I based my coaching and my swimming knowledge stemmed from him seeing potential in me that I did not. Howard became more than a coach, but a friend during and beyond the 4 years my brother was his swimmer alongside him at meets and feeling like he saw me as an equal, albeit decades his junior. I apologize for not being able to pay the respect he is due in person, and I hope that you and your family stay strong. With fond memories and a heavy heart,
Rahul Gandhi

April 23, 2012

He was my cross country coach at Eastern Jr. high, and friend long after. The world will miss a man who gave his time to help young people grow.
Chick Hernandez

April 23, 2012

Dear Howard, we appreciated all the protection you gave us at the pool each summer at Joannie' s home. We mourn your passing and will miss your kindness and friendly conversation you shared with our group each time we came. May God provide you will a heavenly swimming pool with all your friends and family who have gone on before you. You will be greatly missed.

Ella Bayne, Red Hat Queen for the Darling Divas of Olney

April 23, 2012

Dear Blume Family,
We are so grateful to Howard for his amazing contribution to the swimming arena, in particular his devotion to the Wootton Swim Team and his acceptance of our son, Andy, on the team. Andy loved talking with Howard at the early practices and enjoyed seeing him in the Giant. Howard welcomed us to the swim family and we enjoyed every minute of it. He is leaving a legacy of fine swimmers. The pool decks will be too quiet without him there. Our prayers are with you. Jean, Phil and Andy

April 22, 2012

Dear Meryl: So sorry to hear about Howard. It's been years for us but it still feels like yesterday. Let your family and memories comfort you.
Love, Sunny & Skip Bozin

April 22, 2012

Dear Meryl, Stacy, Sara & Scott, I was so sorry to read about Howard's passing. Although it's been years, my thoughts & prayers go out to you. My deepest sympathy, Carol Friedman

J S

April 22, 2012

Howard saw the good in everyone and enjoyed watching others excel. He will be missed and his legacy of love will live on.

Rajan Gandhi

April 22, 2012

Dear Meryl: We will miss Howard. He was a coach to my sons and a friend to me. Our deep regards and sympathy.

douglas gary

April 22, 2012

Dear Blume Family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for the family - I'm only a phone call away.
Sincerely, Douglas Gary

Bill and Carol Van Der Weele

April 21, 2012

Howard was my friend for almost 40 years and I don't believe in that time that I ever met anyone more decent and down to earth. He literally would give you the shirt off his back. He was always upbeat and fun to be with. And, of course, always had a story to tell you. It was an honor to be his friend and I will miss him. Our thoughts are with Meryl and his children.

April 21, 2012

Dear Meryl, Stacy, Sara and Scott,
Our sincere condolences to all of you. We have many fond memories of years past. Howard was a good husband and Father and friend, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jerry & Judy Kinkead Michael, Kim, Brian & Nora Ribera

L. T.

April 21, 2012

To the family of Howard L. Blume: We don't always have to know a family to have empathy for them when they lose a loved one in death. I wish to express my condolences as you endure this great loss. Also, our loving heavenly Father is the "God of all comfort" and he can and will help you through this difficult period because "he cares for you".

Bill and Carol Van Der Weele

April 21, 2012

Howard and I were friends for almost 40 years and I don't believe I've ever met a person more decent and caring than him. He was the classic example of a person willing to give you the shirt off his back. Always upbeat, outgoing and fun to be with. I will miss him. To Meryl and the kids we share your loss and will be in our thoughts and prayers. It was an honor to call Howard my friend.

Pat Shevock

April 20, 2012

Dear Meryl,,,,,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So very sorry for your loss.
Pat Shevock

April 20, 2012

Dear Meryl: I am so very sorry to hear about Howard. He was a terrific person and will be missed by so many. My thoughts are with you and your family. Yvette and Barry Schwartz, Rockville, MD

Amy Crandus Buchanan

April 20, 2012

Meryl,

I am so sorry for you and your family. I remember my mother inviting Howard to stay with us and him becoming a part of our family. My thoughts are with you.

Sonja M.

April 20, 2012

I am so so sorry to have heard the news. Howie was such a wonderful person and I know he will be missed by many. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

With love,

April 20, 2012

Meryl, Stacy, Sara and Scott,
We were so sorry to hear about Howard. Our thoughts are with you and the rest of your family.
Love,
Fran, Andy, Jonathan & Gabriel Katz

Lisa & Geof Fuller

April 20, 2012

Dear Meryl, Stacy, Sara, & Scott,
We are so sorry to hear this terrible news. Please know that we are thinking about you and remembering Howard.

Yolanda Faerber

April 20, 2012

Dear Coach Blume,
I know the entire MCPS Swimming and Diving community mourns your loss. You were such a passionate coach, who always took the time to talk to parents and athletes. We were on a competing team, but you always had positive things to say about our son. May your memory be eternal.
The Faerber Family

Gabriella Wood

April 20, 2012

Dear Howard, we will miss you so much. I have never met a more passionate person that you. It was truly an honor to be 10 years by your side as your assistant. To Meryl, thank you for sharing Howard with us. He made a lasting impression on all of us and left us with wonderful memories. I will always be quoting his one liners with a smile on my face.

Karen Maged

April 20, 2012

Dear Meryl,Stacy,Sara and Scott,
Life is so fragile, loss is so sudden and your hearts are broken. Stay close and may you comfort one another at this time. Meryl know I am here for always.
With all love,
Karen

Marcia Tollefson

April 20, 2012

Dear Blume Family - your beloved husband and father will be missed by many. We extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of such a mensch. The Tollefsons

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