June Moore Blom

June Moore Blom, a loving wife to her late husband, a wonderful mother to her five children, a caring grandmother to her three grandchildren, and a loyal friend to countless many, passed away peacefully in San Antonio, Texas on March 19, 2012, at the age of 84, surrounded by her entire family. June was born on June 11, 1927 in Miami, Florida to Leroy and Lois Moore. A graduate of Miami Senior High, she attended the University of Miami and served as Director of Youth Education at Shenandoah Baptist Church, where she was a faithful and devoted member. Her passion for life would make a positive difference in the lives of so many people she came into contact with. June's marriage to Richard Henry Blom Sr. in 1960 would take her on a 30 year adventure outside the United States that would include living in Venezuela, Nicaragua, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and finally San Antonio, Texas. She loved each country she lived in and had a profound respect for its people, language and culture. June was a mother, teacher, friend, leader, and adventurer, an accomplished civic and community leader, and best of all, someone who could be counted on to get things done. As the wife of a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service, June championed many community, social and education causes, all of which left an indelible mark and a lasting legacy in each country she had the privilege to live in. Her civic-minded dedication and results-oriented perseverance produced numerous accomplishments. June's intellectually-curious mind led her to many rewarding experiences, including accompanying missionaries deep into Brazil's Matto Grosso region of the Amazon where she spent several weeks with two newly discovered indian tribes, many travels with doctors to help treat the poor in Mexico, serving the less-fortunate through her work with the Salvation Army, visiting orphanages to participate in their yearly holiday celebrations and even ensuring American prisoners jailed in Mexico were served Thanksgiving dinners. June also served as President of the American Embassy Association and was the recipient of its first meritorious award; she was the founder of the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee in Mexico, member of the American Society of Mexico, Salvation Army, and Sister Keller's Orphanage, Daughters of the American Revolution and numerous other civic and community-minded groups and charities. When June's husband retired and both moved to San Antonio she continued to serve in her new community. She became the longest serving president of the Oak Hollow Park Homeowner's Association and served as a loyal member and officer of the San Pedro Hill's Women's Club. She became a strong advocate for the Teach the Children charity, lobbying state and local officials to provide better funding for school supplies to children in need. June never asked how or whether a task could be accomplished; she just found a way to get it done. In keeping with her dedication to promote education, she founded San Antonio's first Spanish language Spelling Bee. June served as a board member of the Fine Arts Commission of the City of San Antonio, the Historic and Design Review Committee and the Keep San Antonio Beautiful, Inc. Committee. She also served as a judge for many Bexar County elections and named Honorary Deputy Sheriff of Bexar County. Her work did not go unnoticed as year after year she was recognized by Mayors, city, county and state officials for her dedicated work and support of causes benefiting the people of San Antonio and Bexar County. Among other recognitions and citations she received the Outstanding Service Award to the Community conferred by the State of Texas. In 2008 she was conferred by the Commissioner's Court of Bexar County with the distinguished title of Hidalgo of Bexar County for her service to the community. But June's greatest role in life was being a devoted wife of 48 years to her late husband Richard and a beloved mother to her five children. Of all her accomplishments, recognitions and travels throughout the world, June could not be more proud of her children, instilling in them a strong sense of family, community and charity. June was an avid gem and nativity scene collector. Her home, no matter the country, would always have an open door policy. She wrote poetry, loved to entertain, sing, and had the most beautiful and melodic whistle. A proud and faithful San Antonio Spurs fan, she watched all their games and spread their spirit. Her family is thankful and fortunate to have had such a great wife, mother, teacher, and friend and grateful she was able to live the rich life she deserved with the lessons of humility, service, love, and grace. June is survived by her sons Dr. Fred Hosea III, Richard and wife Cristina Blom, Roy Blom, Robert and wife Jill Blom, daughter Rebecca Blom, son-in-law Ricardo Montaudon, and her grandsons Nicolas, Mathias and Daniel Montaudon, plus numerous friends around the world. A special thank you to the attentive and compassionate nurses with Inspiris Hospice who assisted June during her final days. Much appreciation also to Carmen for the excellent care she provided our mother. The family will have a private service and kindly requests that in lieu of flowers donations in her memory be made to Christian Senior Services/Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army, San Antonio Food Bank.