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John H. Bloom, Jr. (Age 87)
Of Indian Head, MD, died on December 21, 2019, after a brief illness. He was an educator in Charles County for 35 years, culminating his career as Superintendent of Schools. He worked tirelessly in support of the Town of Indian Head, Charles County, and the state of Maryland. He was President of the Indian Head Defense Alliance, the Public School Superintendent's Association of Maryland and the Charles County Library Board of Trustees. He also served on the Board of Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (16 yrs), was a member of the Maryland Commission for Public Television (24 yrs), and a member of the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association. He also served as Chair of the Southern Maryland Committee, Tri-County Council and Vice Chair of the Charles County Economic Development Commission.Born April 18, 1932 in Mt Vernon, NY, son of the late Laura (Wilson) and John H. Bloom. He moved to Indian Head as a child and graduated Lackey High School. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Maryland. He married "Judy" August 20, 1955. After serving in the US Army, he worked in the Charles County public school system until his retirement in 1993.Survivors include five children: John H. (Julie) Bloom III Annapolis, MD; Marylin B. Bloom (Lewis "Skip" Long) Williston, FL; Frank J. (Mary) Bloom Ellicott City, MD; Anne W. Bloom San Francisco, CA; William G. (Betsy) Bloom Alexandria, VA; three sisters: Janet Ehrler Atlanta, GA; Claudine (George) Eastburn Gainesville, GA; Sharon (Melvin) Lew Ashburn, VA; 10 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Jenkins Bloom.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 10 a.m., St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Indian Head, MD. Interment will follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Indian Head, MD. Family will receive guests Friday, January 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Indian Head Village Green Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head, MD.In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to: Charles County Scholarship Fund in memory of John H. Bloom. Condolences for family and friends may be left at www.Williamsfuneralhomepa.com.
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W. LaJeune Marbury
January 10, 2020
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr.Bloom. The Marbury family (Romaine, LaJeune, and Darnell) hold all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Joseph Lavorgna
January 6, 2020
John Bloom will always be remembered as a man who provided steady guidance to those who worked for him. He was a leader in the truest sense of the word. He gave me a great sense of stability that I never fully appreciated until he retired. I will always remember John telling me about the time he met my father and we both had a good laugh at the encounter. John was a class act and Charles County will surely miss him. Joe Lavorgna
January 3, 2020
The Bloom family is in the thoughts of the Wilbourne family at this time of remembrance.
marlene
December 31, 2019
My deepest condolences go to Mr. Bloom's children. I will miss his infectious laugh and walking with him and Winston. He had such a fantastic memory that amazed me and was grateful for his friendship. I mentioned to him a few years ago about coconut oil benefits and he told me that it was too late for him, lol. We had many amazing conversations and cannot believe that he has passed. Rest in power, my friend. You are missed tremendously.
N. S.
December 29, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family of John Bloom. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you the strength and courage to cope with your grief. Psalm 97:17-19
Mike Hayes
December 29, 2019
I first met John in 1999 when he was the lead proponent in Maryland for support of the Navy installation at Indian Head. Selfless, focused, intelligent and comfortable in creating a working coalition among people with often diverse opinions about the best path forward. John consistently met the highest standards of citizenship and always without a trace of ego. 'A very special person. RIP
Tuesday Riegen
December 26, 2019
John Bloom was a huge part of my life although I never realized it until about a decade ago when I met his daughter Marylin. He was the Superintendent of Charles County Schools and signed my high school diploma. We give credit to our direct teachers and principals, but too often we forget those that are truly leading our public schools.
I had the opportunity to meet John Bloom a few years ago while he was here in Florida. He was such an amazing man - smart, funny, sharp witted. Public school education sometimes gets a bad rap, and I picked on him about it. He came right back over the top of me and challenged my joking assessment. We spent an afternoon looking through my LaPlata High School yearbook and as he talked about my immediate school leaders, I gained a new insight into how difficult his job must have been, but saw how fulfilling it was to him. He spoke with pride and told me funny stories.
A few years ago I was having a particularly difficult day at work. Marylin dropped a John Bloom quote on me, and I have carried it with me ever since. "It's lonely at the top...but wouldn't you rather you be there than someone else?"
I am grateful to have met John Bloom. May he rest in peace. Love to his family.
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