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ROBERT BLUM Obituary
ROBERT BLUM Beloved brother, uncle and great-uncle, Robert Jay Blum, 91, of Henderson, passed away July 22, 2012. He was born Oct. 1, 1920 in South Bend, Ind., and was a 38-year resident of Nevada. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a sportscaster. A public memorial service is being planned for 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 25, at Cashman Field. Private services for family and friends already took place. He was the voice of the UNLV Lady Running Rebels and the Las Vegas 51's. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Max and Esther Blum. He is survived by his brother, Jack Blum; sister, Bettylee Balsam; nieces and nephews, Karen Blum, Lesley and Barry Gold, Ron and Debbie Blum; Neil Balsam; and countless friends and admirers all over the world. Contributions may be made to UNLV Women's Basketball, c/o UNLV Athletics, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 0001, Las Vegas, NV 89154-0001, payable to UNLV Board of Regents. For more information, please see the article from the Review-Journal: http://bit.ly/MXcjV4
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Eric Swanson
August 22, 2012
Bob was a gem. We got to know Bob while our daughter played basketball at UNLV between 1998 and 2002, and he sold us a condominium during those years. A very nice and smart man who shared many an interesting story, and he had a great sense of humor. He loved sports of all kinds, but, especially, the Lady Rebels! Heaven has another saint now, one who will be cheering everyone, above and on earth, to be their and our better selves. Bob was a true gift from God.
Eric and Rexanna Swanson
August 12, 2012
I was out of town when God snatched your halo so I didn't know until I went to the ball game last night. I know God will treat you with great kindness because you were the epitome of kindness. I so enjoyed being a part of your old life. Your new life will hold great things. Dr. Karen Arcotta
July 28, 2012
HAPPY NEW BEGINNING, BOB. WE LOVED OUR TALKS WITH YOU AT LADY REBEL GAMES AND IN THE THOMAS AND MACK WHEN WE WERE WATCHING THE RUNNIN' REBELS. YOU ALWAYS HAD WONDERFUL STORIES. WE WILL MISS YOU. ENJOY YOUR QUIET TIME. CASEY AND CHARLES PARROTT
Ida Perkins
July 28, 2012
RIP BOB,ONE OF A KIND.
FORMER LADY REBEL 78-80.
Bill Tomany
July 27, 2012
Rest in Peace Bloomer
I will never forget you
Rick Rosen
July 27, 2012
I am one of the very fortunate few who had the honor to interview Bob more than once and he never ceased to amaze me. When I envision a real man and furthermore a real gentleman it most certainly looks just like Bob Blum. Missed most surely. Never forgotten, absolutely.
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