Barbara Kay Bloom May 23, 1934 - November 6, 2021 La Jolla, CA
Barbara Bloom passed away on the morning of November 6th, 2021 at home. Barbara was born on May 23,1934 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Maurice and Florence Ackerman. As a young girl she enjoyed riding horses through their local community and playing with her baby sister, Linda.
At the age of 15, her parents moved them to San Diego, California. They picked the perfect neighborhood where many of her lifetime friends lived, including her future husband, Arthur Bloom.
Her dad would take her to Los Angeles on business trips and they would go to lavish dinners that, at the time, intimidated her. But it was the start of a lifestyle she would grow accustomed to throughout her life.
Barbara graduated from Hoover High School in 1952 and married Arthur on July 13, 1952. They started their family soon after in 1954, and had four boys together.
Arthur treated Barbara like a queen. They both appreciated culture - art, food, travel. They traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia.
Most nights, Barbara cooked gourmet dinners for her family and sometimes her boys' friends. She would fill two shopping carts full of food at the grocery store and within a few days it would be gone.
As the boys grew older, she created a career in interior design. In the late 1970s, Barbara and Arthur fell in love with the Southwest and bought a 106-year-old adobe home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which Barbara redesigned from top to bottom. She had a great eye and excellent taste. She worked with one of the top designers in San Diego, Gerald Jerome.
Her most cherished hobby was antiquing. The antique dealers all knew her and would put special pieces aside with her in mind. She collected stones throughout her travels and would come home and design her own jewelry.
She was a collector and patron of the arts. Over the years she sat on the board of many San Diego organizations, including the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art (La Jolla) and the San Diego Symphony. She contributed to the preservation of the city's arts and culture.
Barbara made a difference in the life of so many in the San Diego Community. She was dedicated to helping others and gave generously to Seacrest Village, Lawrence Family JCC, Father Joe's, Salvation Army, Jewish Family Service, in addition to many other organizations.
Widowed at a young age, Barbara took it upon herself to learn about investing and business. One of her favorite past time was attending monthly Dow Divas meetings with her friends.
Her greatest pleasure was being surrounded by her adoring family, whether being together for Sunday night dinners or taking the entire family on many memorable vacations.
Barbara was the definition of elegance, with impeccable style and grace. She was beautiful both inside and out and loved and admired by her many friends. To be her friend was a gift.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Arthur Maxwell Bloom, in 1988 and her brother Barry Ackerman in 1989.
She is survived by her children Jeff (Yvonne) Bloom, Scott Bloom, Larry (Karla) Bloom, and Todd (Lannette) Bloom; grandchildren Jeff (Brittney) Bloom, Andrew (Brianna) Bloom, Daniel (Jessica) Bloom, Amanda (Chris) Larson, Taylor (Drew) Melzer, Adam Bloom, Ali Bloom, Alex Bloom, Alesse Bloom, and Melissa Bloom; great-grandchildren Bella, Jett, Porter, Decker, Everlee, Wyatt, Mason, and Tatum; sister Linda (Michael) Bennett; niece Lisa (Dustin) Nies; and great-niece Annika; sister-in-law Nancy Geist; nieces and nephews Giselle (Sol) Dunst, Mary (Jon) Epsten, and David Geist; and many great-nieces and nephews.
Private services were held and the family is suggesting donations in Barbara's memory be made to: Congregation Beth Israel, Temple Emanuu-El, Seacrest Foundation Encinitas, or Jewish Family Service.
Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 12, 2021.
Barbara Bloom passed away on the morning of November 6th, 2021 at home. Barbara was born on May 23,1934 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Maurice and Florence Ackerman. As a young girl she enjoyed riding horses through their local community and playing with her baby sister, Linda.
At the age of 15, her parents moved them to San Diego, California. They picked the perfect neighborhood where many of her lifetime friends lived, including her future husband, Arthur Bloom.
Her dad would take her to Los Angeles on business trips and they would go to lavish dinners that, at the time, intimidated her. But it was the start of a lifestyle she would grow accustomed to throughout her life.
Barbara graduated from Hoover High School in 1952 and married Arthur on July 13, 1952. They started their family soon after in 1954, and had four boys together.
Arthur treated Barbara like a queen. They both appreciated culture - art, food, travel. They traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia.
Most nights, Barbara cooked gourmet dinners for her family and sometimes her boys' friends. She would fill two shopping carts full of food at the grocery store and within a few days it would be gone.
As the boys grew older, she created a career in interior design. In the late 1970s, Barbara and Arthur fell in love with the Southwest and bought a 106-year-old adobe home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which Barbara redesigned from top to bottom. She had a great eye and excellent taste. She worked with one of the top designers in San Diego, Gerald Jerome.
Her most cherished hobby was antiquing. The antique dealers all knew her and would put special pieces aside with her in mind. She collected stones throughout her travels and would come home and design her own jewelry.
She was a collector and patron of the arts. Over the years she sat on the board of many San Diego organizations, including the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art (La Jolla) and the San Diego Symphony. She contributed to the preservation of the city's arts and culture.
Barbara made a difference in the life of so many in the San Diego Community. She was dedicated to helping others and gave generously to Seacrest Village, Lawrence Family JCC, Father Joe's, Salvation Army, Jewish Family Service, in addition to many other organizations.
Widowed at a young age, Barbara took it upon herself to learn about investing and business. One of her favorite past time was attending monthly Dow Divas meetings with her friends.
Her greatest pleasure was being surrounded by her adoring family, whether being together for Sunday night dinners or taking the entire family on many memorable vacations.
Barbara was the definition of elegance, with impeccable style and grace. She was beautiful both inside and out and loved and admired by her many friends. To be her friend was a gift.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Arthur Maxwell Bloom, in 1988 and her brother Barry Ackerman in 1989.
She is survived by her children Jeff (Yvonne) Bloom, Scott Bloom, Larry (Karla) Bloom, and Todd (Lannette) Bloom; grandchildren Jeff (Brittney) Bloom, Andrew (Brianna) Bloom, Daniel (Jessica) Bloom, Amanda (Chris) Larson, Taylor (Drew) Melzer, Adam Bloom, Ali Bloom, Alex Bloom, Alesse Bloom, and Melissa Bloom; great-grandchildren Bella, Jett, Porter, Decker, Everlee, Wyatt, Mason, and Tatum; sister Linda (Michael) Bennett; niece Lisa (Dustin) Nies; and great-niece Annika; sister-in-law Nancy Geist; nieces and nephews Giselle (Sol) Dunst, Mary (Jon) Epsten, and David Geist; and many great-nieces and nephews.
Private services were held and the family is suggesting donations in Barbara's memory be made to: Congregation Beth Israel, Temple Emanuu-El, Seacrest Foundation Encinitas, or Jewish Family Service.
Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 12, 2021.
Barbara Kay Bloom May 23, 1934 - November 6, 2021 La Jolla, CA
Barbara Bloom passed away on the morning of November 6th, 2021 at home. Barbara was born on May 23,1934 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Maurice and Florence Ackerman. As a young girl she enjoyed riding horses through their local community and playing with her baby sister, Linda.
At the age of 15, her parents moved them to San Diego, California. They picked the perfect neighborhood where many of her lifetime friends lived, including her future husband, Arthur Bloom.
Her dad would take her to Los Angeles on business trips and they would go to lavish dinners that, at the time, intimidated her. But it was the start of a lifestyle she would grow accustomed to throughout her life.
Barbara graduated from Hoover High School in 1952 and married Arthur on July 13, 1952. They started their family soon after in 1954, and had four boys together.
Arthur treated Barbara like a queen. They both appreciated culture - art, food, travel. They traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia.
Most nights, Barbara cooked gourmet dinners for her family and sometimes her boys' friends. She would fill two shopping carts full of food at the grocery store and within a few days it would be gone.
As the boys grew older, she created a career in interior design. In the late 1970s, Barbara and Arthur fell in love with the Southwest and bought a 106-year-old adobe home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which Barbara redesigned from top to bottom. She had a great eye and excellent taste. She worked with one of the top designers in San Diego, Gerald Jerome.
Her most cherished hobby was antiquing. The antique dealers all knew her and would put special pieces aside with her in mind. She collected stones throughout her travels and would come home and design her own jewelry.
She was a collector and patron of the arts. Over the years she sat on the board of many San Diego organizations, including the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art (La Jolla) and the San Diego Symphony. She contributed to the preservation of the city's arts and culture.
Barbara made a difference in the life of so many in the San Diego Community. She was dedicated to helping others and gave generously to Seacrest Village, Lawrence Family JCC, Father Joe's, Salvation Army, Jewish Family Service, in addition to many other organizations.
Widowed at a young age, Barbara took it upon herself to learn about investing and business. One of her favorite past time was attending monthly Dow Divas meetings with her friends.
Her greatest pleasure was being surrounded by her adoring family, whether being together for Sunday night dinners or taking the entire family on many memorable vacations.
Barbara was the definition of elegance, with impeccable style and grace. She was beautiful both inside and out and loved and admired by her many friends. To be her friend was a gift.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Arthur Maxwell Bloom, in 1988 and her brother Barry Ackerman in 1989.
She is survived by her children Jeff (Yvonne) Bloom, Scott Bloom, Larry (Karla) Bloom, and Todd (Lannette) Bloom; grandchildren Jeff (Brittney) Bloom, Andrew (Brianna) Bloom, Daniel (Jessica) Bloom, Amanda (Chris) Larson, Taylor (Drew) Melzer, Adam Bloom, Ali Bloom, Alex Bloom, Alesse Bloom, and Melissa Bloom; great-grandchildren Bella, Jett, Porter, Decker, Everlee, Wyatt, Mason, and Tatum; sister Linda (Michael) Bennett; niece Lisa (Dustin) Nies; and great-niece Annika; sister-in-law Nancy Geist; nieces and nephews Giselle (Sol) Dunst, Mary (Jon) Epsten, and David Geist; and many great-nieces and nephews.
Private services were held and the family is suggesting donations in Barbara's memory be made to: Congregation Beth Israel, Temple Emanuu-El, Seacrest Foundation Encinitas, or Jewish Family Service.
Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 12, 2021.
Barbara Bloom passed away on the morning of November 6th, 2021 at home. Barbara was born on May 23,1934 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Maurice and Florence Ackerman. As a young girl she enjoyed riding horses through their local community and playing with her baby sister, Linda.
At the age of 15, her parents moved them to San Diego, California. They picked the perfect neighborhood where many of her lifetime friends lived, including her future husband, Arthur Bloom.
Her dad would take her to Los Angeles on business trips and they would go to lavish dinners that, at the time, intimidated her. But it was the start of a lifestyle she would grow accustomed to throughout her life.
Barbara graduated from Hoover High School in 1952 and married Arthur on July 13, 1952. They started their family soon after in 1954, and had four boys together.
Arthur treated Barbara like a queen. They both appreciated culture - art, food, travel. They traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia.
Most nights, Barbara cooked gourmet dinners for her family and sometimes her boys' friends. She would fill two shopping carts full of food at the grocery store and within a few days it would be gone.
As the boys grew older, she created a career in interior design. In the late 1970s, Barbara and Arthur fell in love with the Southwest and bought a 106-year-old adobe home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which Barbara redesigned from top to bottom. She had a great eye and excellent taste. She worked with one of the top designers in San Diego, Gerald Jerome.
Her most cherished hobby was antiquing. The antique dealers all knew her and would put special pieces aside with her in mind. She collected stones throughout her travels and would come home and design her own jewelry.
She was a collector and patron of the arts. Over the years she sat on the board of many San Diego organizations, including the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art (La Jolla) and the San Diego Symphony. She contributed to the preservation of the city's arts and culture.
Barbara made a difference in the life of so many in the San Diego Community. She was dedicated to helping others and gave generously to Seacrest Village, Lawrence Family JCC, Father Joe's, Salvation Army, Jewish Family Service, in addition to many other organizations.
Widowed at a young age, Barbara took it upon herself to learn about investing and business. One of her favorite past time was attending monthly Dow Divas meetings with her friends.
Her greatest pleasure was being surrounded by her adoring family, whether being together for Sunday night dinners or taking the entire family on many memorable vacations.
Barbara was the definition of elegance, with impeccable style and grace. She was beautiful both inside and out and loved and admired by her many friends. To be her friend was a gift.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Arthur Maxwell Bloom, in 1988 and her brother Barry Ackerman in 1989.
She is survived by her children Jeff (Yvonne) Bloom, Scott Bloom, Larry (Karla) Bloom, and Todd (Lannette) Bloom; grandchildren Jeff (Brittney) Bloom, Andrew (Brianna) Bloom, Daniel (Jessica) Bloom, Amanda (Chris) Larson, Taylor (Drew) Melzer, Adam Bloom, Ali Bloom, Alex Bloom, Alesse Bloom, and Melissa Bloom; great-grandchildren Bella, Jett, Porter, Decker, Everlee, Wyatt, Mason, and Tatum; sister Linda (Michael) Bennett; niece Lisa (Dustin) Nies; and great-niece Annika; sister-in-law Nancy Geist; nieces and nephews Giselle (Sol) Dunst, Mary (Jon) Epsten, and David Geist; and many great-nieces and nephews.
Private services were held and the family is suggesting donations in Barbara's memory be made to: Congregation Beth Israel, Temple Emanuu-El, Seacrest Foundation Encinitas, or Jewish Family Service.
Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 12, 2021.
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