Donald C. Blum, Sr.

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Donald C. Blum, Sr., passed away Feb. 18, 2008, at MARMC, Farmington, at the age of 77 years, 2 months & 1 day. Don was born Dec. 17, 1930, and was the son of Louis Franklin Blum & Floy Edna 'Minks' Blum. Also preceding were: 5 Sisters: Wilma Moore; Wanda VanRooy; Joan Koester; Gladys Lowery & Alma Reindell. 3 Brothers: Norman E. Blum; Louis F. Blum, Jr. & Daniel Russell Blum. Also, 1 Son-In-Law: Bobby Gillihan.

Donald was a retired carpenter, a member, High Priest, Assistant High Priest, Group Leader & Ward Missionary of the Farmington Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors Include : his Wife, Rose Mary 'Rhodes' Blum; 3 Daughters: Wanda Lee Gillihan; Donna S. 'Mrs. Eddie' Snider & Carol Ann Blum. 3 Sons: Donald C. (& Sandra) Blum; Daniel R. (& Tina R.) Blum; Norman E. (& Connie S.) Blum, all of Farmington. 1 Sister: Nancy Barber, of Grand Rapids, MI; 2 Brothers: Claude A. (& Ruby) Blum, of AZ & Roger A. (& Sharron) Blum, of Farmington. 16 Grandchildren: Ann Elizabeth Crow; Donnie C. Blum, III; Jordan C. Blum Gollaher; Eddie Snider, Jr.; Kelly Snider; Daniel R. Blum, Jr; Susan A. Blum; Lori E. Smith; Louis E. Ferguson; Aaron C. Blum; Shelley A. Blum Layton; Scarlett R. Blum Crews; Christy D. Blum Martinez; Jamie L. Blum; Leah Blum Hannah & Gary Williford. Also, 14 Great-Grandchildren.

Visitation : Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at TAYLOR Funeral Service, Inc., Farmington.

Visitation Resumes Thursday @ 9 am @ Farmington Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Funeral : Thursday, 10:00 a.m., February 21, 2008

at : Farmington Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with Elder Pat Mihlfeld officiating.

Interment : St. Francois Memorial Park Cemetery, rural Bonne Terre.

Memorials : Missionary Fund at the Farmington Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.