Obituary of Evert Bloom

Evert Richard Bloom was born December 22, 1922 on the family farm near Turtleford. At the young age of 15 after finishing grade 9, he began his farming career because of the passing of his father. His younger brother, Ejnar, later joined him and they ended up farming together for many years. Evert married Margarette Noble on August 12, 1953 and enjoyed life together for the next 51 and a half years. Evert will be remembered as a very hard worker. He had a strong work ethic and was very involved in the community as well. He served on several boards. The Co-op, Credit Union, Vet Clinic, Ag Rep Office, and Rural Municipality of Mervin all benefited from his efforts. After starting as a councilor for his area, he spent 26 years serving as Reeve for the R.M. of Mervin. Evert's faith in God was reflected in all aspects of his life. He tirelessly gave of his time to his church and the Island Lake Bible Camp. He was an excellent provider for his family and modeled kindness, patience, honesty and integrity. Evert was predeceased by his wife (Margarette), his sisters (Margaret, Elsie, and Elin) and granddaughter (Kelmany). Evert is survived by his children, Glen (Evelyn) Bloom, Roger (Shelley) Bloom, Wendy (Steve) Hill, and Verna Bloom, his grandchildren, Amber, Karrie, Jeff Bloom, Seth (Becky), Kris (Shelley), Bethany, Josh, Teddi, Johanna Bloom, Mecaela, Ethan, Coreen Hill, his great grandchildren, Austin, Devrie, Mackenzie Bloom, his sister Ruth (Art) Baker, his brother Ejnar (Sylvia) Bloom, numerous nieces and nephews and his devoted caregivers - Jocelyn Patricio and Dorothy Penalosa. Sincere thanks to the doctors and staff of the Riverside Health Complex including the valuable Home Care Program that allowed him to remain in his own home for as long as possible, to McCaw's for your kind and sensitive approach, to the Turtle Lake Mission along with Pastor Dan and Judy Gies for your love and support at all times. To all those who visited, sent gifts, flowers, donations, and cards, your kindness and condolences are appreciated and remind us that this community is a great place to call home. Donations in memory of Evert may be made to the Gideon's Memorial Bible Plan or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.