Birth date: Sep 8, 1938 Death date: Sep 9, 2016
Bernie Blum, 78 of Lovettsville, Virginia passed on Friday, September 9, 2016. Bernie was born on Thursday, September 8, 1938, in Washington, DC. He was a son of the late Abraham Blum and the late Annie Hoy Thorne. In addition to Read Obituary
Troy - I’m thankful that your Dad and Mom moved in the neighborhood decades ago. Growing up with you and Jeff were wonderful times when we played and did about anything back then. I’ll always cherish the good times I had with your family and you will certainly cherish them also. Your Dad and Mom were very great people and I’m glad they were part of my life growing up. The Lord now has your family as angels in heaven looking down on you and your family.
My heartfelt condolences over the loss of Bernie. I remember all of the Plumber's dinners at the Holiday Inn in Fairfax City as well as the family gatherings with the Burlesons. He was a sweetheart of a guy and will be very much missed.
Juanita Kipp
I met Bernie over 25 years ago, through his friendship with JC. He and Joan were fun to be around and through the years, we shared lots of good times. When he lost Joan, we grieved with him as he put his life back together. He always had that mischievous grin and a big bear hug when he first saw you. When needed, he could be counted on. It is hard to put into a few words just how much he will be missed in our family. Heaven now contains a brighter star than it did a few days ago. He will certainly be missed at our Christmas dinner and all the other times we have been fortunate enough to be in his company. Our sincere sympathy is offered to Troy and the family as they deal with the absence of this good man. IRIS COOKSEY
Mike and I met Joan and Bernie in 1989 . Joan worked at the town office at that time.
We became close friends and started meeting for lunch . Then Bernie ,Joan , Mike and
I started having dinner. Then we got a group started for dinner and breakfast . We
laughed so much our sides hurt.
If Bernie and Joan like you , you had friends forever. They made you feel like part of
the family. We went to see Joan the last time she was in the hospital .Mike and I dress
ed up in scrubs and starting in her room and Bernie got to laughing so hard he couldn't
talk .Thats the kind of fun we had .
He and Joan loved our granddaughters like there own . Bernie said he tried to talk
Joan into having one more , and she said no way. So after Joan passed the girls drew
up fake adoption papers and had Bernie sign them . He laughed and would always say
these are my girls Brittany and Meghan .
Bernie I don t want to believe this has happen its way to soon . Your main Lady will be
Waiting at Heavens gates waiting for you. And we all will meet again one day. I will
never forget you . We never hang up or left each other without saying I Love You.
God Bless You ,
Jeanie and Mike
How do you say goodbye to a friend? That big Smile, Bear Hug and Joy for life. I am so Glad I meet Bernie and soon after Joan, They became part of our family and the four of us spent many a happy time together. Eating, Fishing, Gambling & a little golf. You never complained about all the times I froze you riding in my Jeep with no doors or top. I would hear about it later. You will be missed more then words can say. Rest in Peace my Friend.
Love J.C.
We are so saddened to hear about your dad. We met him when we moved to Lovettsville 27 years ago and we had a plumbing problem, right after we moved in. Loved him from the minute we met him. He was always so good to us and our 3 sons. He always brought tootsie pops for them. Whenever we had a problem he would come help. Even fixed a burnt out pump on Thanksgiving night. We will miss him greatly. One of our favorite people in Lovettsville.
Rex and Kathy Shipley
