Colonel William “Mick” Bloom USAF (Ret)
December 1, 1924 – April 6, 2020
Mick Bloom, age 95, passed away April 6, 2020, in Bellevue Nebraska. Born in Colton, California, on December 1, 1924, to Lemoyne and Margaret Bloom and raised in Roseville, California. Mick joined the US Army Air Corp on April 23, 1943, and served as an aerial gunner on a B-24 Liberator flying 27 bombing missions over Europe. After separating from the Air Corp on October 3, 1945, Mick returned to Roseville to work at the Pacific Fruit Express until he was recalled and commissioned a second lieutenant in August 1949. He served in the US Air Force, including the Korean conflict and the Vietnam war, until June 30, 1980. During his 95 years he was a devoted husband to his wife Colleen, loving father to his five children, loyal friend to many and a fierce warrior for his country. He loved meeting new people and making people laugh. He will be sorely missed by all whose lives he touched.
Mick was preceded in death by wife of 51 years Colleen and daughter Megan Ediger, survived by children Margaret Andrews (Chris), Michael Bloom (Apryl and Mick’s golden doodle footwarmer Butters), Maureen Proffit (Tim), and Catherine Bloom, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions the family will hold a private graveside service in Roseville, California, and plan a Bellevue memorial service later this year when conditions allow.
Cards and condolences can be sent to: Bellevue Memorial Chapel, 2202 Hancock Street, Bellevue, NE 68005.
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Mick had that unique, natural talent of making everyone he met feel as though they were someone “special”. He radiated friendliness and positivity and was a welcome addition to any gathering with his infectious smile. I was very fortunate to have met him, to have known him and to have shared his company. He will be missed as he joins John Watters and a host of good friends and comrades…
He certainly will not be forgotten.
Tail Winds, Blue Skies (good shooting) and Happy Landings, Mick….(and keep an eye out for them “Fokkers”)
Rest in Peace.
Your pal,
Reg
Since meeting when ushering at thw SAC Chapel Masses in the early 1980s to playing in the Senior golf league and meeting for weekly coffee discussions in the 2010s… I always enjoyed being in Mick’s company.
RIP friend.
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