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BLOSSOM Dr. John R. Dr. John R. Blossom, 83, passed away on Friday, May 20th, 2011, at Burcham Hills, East Lansing, MI, surrounded and lovingly supported in his final days by devoted family, friends and health care providers. Dr. John was a 2nd generation Chiropractic Doctor where both his father and mother were chiropractors. Dr. Blossom practiced in Montpelier and Toledo, Ohio. John was preceded in death by sons, Larry and John Carl. Also surviving are his wife, Patricia; sons, Joe, Steve (Holly), Ben, Theron (Chris) and daughters, Lexie and Mary and several grand children and great grandchildren. There will be a celebration memorial to honor Dr. John's life with family and close friends at a later date. Family request - Contributions be made in memory of Dr. John Blossom to the Burcham Hills Retirement community - 2700 Burcham Dr. East Lansing, MI 48823. Dr. John will be remembered and appreciated for being a devoted husband, father, brother and for having the heart and spirit of a caring Dr. that professionally touched so many lives. He will be greatly missed.

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Published by The Blade on May 29, 2011.

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Bob Fenstermacher

February 9, 2023

I know it's been over 10 years since John passed away, but I just learned about it and want to express my deep appreciation for the man and let his family know how much he meant to so many people.
I knew John as a Toledo church member when I served as a ministerial assistant in the early 1970's. His enthusiasm, love of life, humor, intellect, curiosity, energy and smile will always be remembered. He opened my eyes to the magic of pressure points and chiropractic. He opened his cabin for a fun but unsuccessful salmon fishing trip and his home for awesome meals and homemade whiskey.
He was a man that changed my life.
I will always fondly remember him.

Wanda Crace-Clendenin

January 2, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bobbi Wilson

May 23, 2020

Dr. Blossom was an awesome doctor who helped me through some dire times. He was a compassionate and caring person. He will be remembered and missed by many, many people.

Mary Beth Blossom

June 3, 2011

I remember around 1999 I was getting my first adjustment from the chiropractor who had purchased dad's practice when he semi-retired. He said to me "I read a book about your dad".

That sent me into a full blown laughter attack. "My dad? Come on, somebody wrote a book about MY dad? That is hilarious!" We're from a village of 4,500 people.

I really thought it was a joke until he explained that there is a book written about my dad in the Palmer Chiropractic College Library about how dad ran his practice and how he was able to treat well over 100 patients a day and maintained that for decades.

A while after that when visiting him in Michigan I mentioned this. He was suprised to hear about it but... probably not so suprised. LOL

Mary Beth

Dr. Jackie Buettner

May 30, 2011

I waited on Dr. Jon Blossom in 1980 at Chuck Muir's Roadhouse in Toledo, OH - our encounter changed my life forever. Dr. Jon not only helped me with my health, he touched me deeply and inspired me to become a Chiropractor. I feel profoundly blessed to have known Dr. Blossom, to have had him as a mentor and to have found my true calling in life because of him. I will cherish all my memories of Jon and his family life in Montpelier and Toledo, his love of food & wine, his infectious laugh and above all his indomitable spirit.

Estil Canterbury

May 30, 2011

Dr John helped me to live the kind of life I wanted to live by giving me a working body and enough education to keep it that way. He will be greatly missed. Estil Canterbury

Bobbi Gottschalk

May 30, 2011

A great Doctor and a great person. Took me through many sad times and always had a dry saying to throw at my way and make me smile. Many memories. My prayers go out to his family. He reached out to so many people who will be sadden by his passing.

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