"To the Bloom Family my deepest condolences to you. Praying ?? God will comfort you at this difficult time. God bless you all. Keith Douglas. "
In loving memory of
Carol Ann Bloom
February 3, 1940 - September 23, 2019
Carol Ann Bloom, age 79, of Quincy, died on Monday, September 23, 2019, at 6:40 am in Blessing Hospital.
Carol was born February 3, 1940 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Anna McMahon Ryno. She married Donald Bloom on March 11, 1958 in Lewistown, Illinois. He survives.
Carol graduated from Quincy Notre Dame in 1958 and received a National Merit Scholarship. She graduated from Quincy College in 1970 with her bachelors degree in education. She later received her master's degree in education from Quincy University. Carol had a multi-decade career as a teacher in the Quincy Public Schools, 5th grade at Highland Riverside, and taught language arts at Quincy Junior High School, until her retirement in 2004.
Carol was an avid reader all of her life. She was devoted to her family and loved following her children and grandchildren as they pursued their passions in athletics and other interests. Carol had an interest in genealogy and enjoyed antiques and collectibles.
In addition to her husband, Donald, Carol is survived by six children, Anne (Devin) Cashman and Elizabeth Barnes, both of Quincy, John (Jan) Bloom of Dallas, TX, Mark (Barb) Bloom of Macomb, IL, Andrea (Ray) Morris of Bloomington, IL, and Matt (Kelly) Bloom of Pekin, IL; 16 grandchildren, Katie (Mark) Porter of Longmont, CO, J.D. (Lindsey) Cashman of Gilbert, AZ, Jason (Meghan) Bloom of Bloomington, IL, Stephanie (Michael) Tibbs of Melissa, TX, Austin Bloom of Columbia, MO, Dr. Brigette (Brandon) Colley, Macomb, IL, Cory Bloom of Littleton, CO, Brooke Bloom of Broomfield, CO, Chloe Barnes of New York, NY, Kramer Barnes of St. Charles, MO, Gracie Barnes of St. Louis, MO, Kellen Barnes of Quincy, IL, Joseph Morris of Bloomington, IL, Emma Cole, Halle Bloom, and Lucas Bloom, all of Pekin, IL; 9 great-grandchildren, Keegan Bloom of Bloomington, IL, Evyn and Cooper Tibbs of Melissa, TX, Brock Porter of Longmont, CO, Stella and Jay Cashman of Gilbert, AZ, Olivia, Finnley and Will Colley, all of Macomb, IL; a sister, Maryanne (David) Vrabel of Piqua, OH; a brother, Tim (Lori) Hurlbert of Toledo, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Joanne Foss, three siblings in infancy, John Michael, Dennis Leo and Terese Martin, and a granddaughter, Lachelle Johnson.
Private Inurnment: St. Peter's Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Memorials: Quincy Public Schools Foundation
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Tributes
"Dear Bloom family- our condolences on the loss of your dedicated hard working Mother & Grandmorher and wife. I had your mom as a teacher at St. Peter's and she always had high expectations for her students, in turn we all excelled under her tutelage. Know how much she will be missed as she was always so caring & loved your family.Will never forget how she loved cheering the Bloom team on at SSC swim meets. God Bless her & all of you! Tom & Lisa Scholz & Tony Musolino"
"Dear Bloom family, We send sincere condolences as we honor a great life and family."
"Don, Please know that you and family are in our thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed visiting with Carol at auctions. I have missed the 2 of you recently. So sorry. Gene & Carole Williams"
"Don and family, We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Ken and Tunie Klauser"
"Dear Don and Family - so sorry to learn of Carol's passing and so shocked. Will always remember when the wives "surprised" you, Lou, Dick, Marvin, and Bucky on the 50th. My sympathy to all."
"Sending my sincere sympathy to my Bloom family. May loving memories and family togetherness bring you comfort. Aunt Carol will be in our hearts forever. All my love and warm hugs, Tish Gildee"
"Dear Bloom Family, Thinking of you. Dick & Pat Wentura"
"So sorry for your loss Don and family. Linda and I want to express our sincere Sympathy."
"I am sad to learn of Carol?s passing. She was an absolutely brilliant woman who passed that legacy on to her children and grandchildren. As a colleague, I learned from Carol. You have my sincere sympathy. "
"My name is Amanda, I had the great pleasure of being mean taught by Mrs. Bloom and her daughter Mrs. Anne .She was an absolute joy to be around. She will be greatly missed. Mrs. Cashman my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Sorry to read of Carol passing. My thoughts are with you and your family."
"Carol and I had great times going to workshops together. Carol rode with me all the way to St. Louis in my little Miata. She had a wicked sense of humor. She also taught me a great deal about eBay. I will miss her. Condolences to all her family. Debbie Broadwater"