Date of Birth: 19 JUL 1873
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: COLLIN
CERTID# 1959-MN-019592
Date of Death: 10 JUL 1959
County of Death: WASHINGTON
Edward A Bloom was born July 19, 1873 in Franconia Twsp, 2 miles south of Shafer, Minnesota. His parents were Gustaf and Carolina Bloom.
Mr. Bloom was baptized on Aug 3, 1873 and confirmed May 30, 1889 on the Chisago Lake Lutheran Church at Center City. His membership continued until his death.
On January 25, 1898, he married Wilhelmina Charlotte Mattson. For 52 years they lived a happy life together and as a family until June 20, 1950 she passed away.
Mr. Bloom was a farmer here in this community until 1906. On account of ill health they bought a property on Russell Beach and operated that as a summer resort for many years.
On the death of Mrs. Bloom in 1950, the property was sold and Mr. Bloom went to live with his children both in St. Paul and Forest Lake. Since 1957 he has resided at Green Acres Rest Home at North Branch.
Six children were born to Edward and Wilhelmina Bloom. Gilbert of St Paul, Ellis of Forest Lake, Chester of Red Wing, Loren of Washington DC, Eunice of Hawthorne, California and Vernita who together with her mother preceded Mr. Bloom in death, Vernita having died October 31,1944.
A sincere Christian gentleman Mr. Bloom was daily happy in the Lord, He was pleased with his room and care at the Green Acres Rest Home. He always looked forward to occasions for Christian fellowship whether in company with other guests at the Home or alone in his own room.
With gradually failing eye sight he found it difficult to read his Bible or other literature, but was always so delighted to be able to hear Swedish services conducted over the radio by various Lutheran Pastors.
He was always happy to see his pastor and showed a keen interest in the life of the church.
In the Forest Lake hospital he passed away Friday, July 10, 1959, answering gladly to God's call to "come up hither" having reached the earthly age of 85 years, 11 months and 21 days.
Pastor W Burdett Benson officiated, Dr H E Sandstedt of St Peter, Minn, also spoke a few words, Pastor W A Bloom of St James, Minn participated in the committal service, MR Glen Lovestrand organist, Mrs. Kermit Christiansen, soloist.
Pallbearers Carl Bloom, Ralph Bloom, Vincent Bloom, Rev Wenzel Bloom, Lester Mattson and Lawrence Mattson.
Interment was in the Chisago Lake Cemetery.
Date of Birth: 19 JUL 1873
Place of Birth: MINNESOTA
Mother Maiden Name: COLLIN
CERTID# 1959-MN-019592
Date of Death: 10 JUL 1959
County of Death: WASHINGTON
Edward A Bloom was born July 19, 1873 in Franconia Twsp, 2 miles south of Shafer, Minnesota. His parents were Gustaf and Carolina Bloom.
Mr. Bloom was baptized on Aug 3, 1873 and confirmed May 30, 1889 on the Chisago Lake Lutheran Church at Center City. His membership continued until his death.
On January 25, 1898, he married Wilhelmina Charlotte Mattson. For 52 years they lived a happy life together and as a family until June 20, 1950 she passed away.
Mr. Bloom was a farmer here in this community until 1906. On account of ill health they bought a property on Russell Beach and operated that as a summer resort for many years.
On the death of Mrs. Bloom in 1950, the property was sold and Mr. Bloom went to live with his children both in St. Paul and Forest Lake. Since 1957 he has resided at Green Acres Rest Home at North Branch.
Six children were born to Edward and Wilhelmina Bloom. Gilbert of St Paul, Ellis of Forest Lake, Chester of Red Wing, Loren of Washington DC, Eunice of Hawthorne, California and Vernita who together with her mother preceded Mr. Bloom in death, Vernita having died October 31,1944.
A sincere Christian gentleman Mr. Bloom was daily happy in the Lord, He was pleased with his room and care at the Green Acres Rest Home. He always looked forward to occasions for Christian fellowship whether in company with other guests at the Home or alone in his own room.
With gradually failing eye sight he found it difficult to read his Bible or other literature, but was always so delighted to be able to hear Swedish services conducted over the radio by various Lutheran Pastors.
He was always happy to see his pastor and showed a keen interest in the life of the church.
In the Forest Lake hospital he passed away Friday, July 10, 1959, answering gladly to God's call to "come up hither" having reached the earthly age of 85 years, 11 months and 21 days.
Pastor W Burdett Benson officiated, Dr H E Sandstedt of St Peter, Minn, also spoke a few words, Pastor W A Bloom of St James, Minn participated in the committal service, MR Glen Lovestrand organist, Mrs. Kermit Christiansen, soloist.
Pallbearers Carl Bloom, Ralph Bloom, Vincent Bloom, Rev Wenzel Bloom, Lester Mattson and Lawrence Mattson.
Interment was in the Chisago Lake Cemetery.
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