William Blum

DR. WILLIAM A. BLUM, 84, died at 11:44 p.m. December 5, 2005, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born October 10, 1921, in Lima, Ohio to Bernard H. and Elsie Weixelbaum Blum, who preceded him in death. On December 10, 1943, he married Mary Martha Lusk, who survives in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Blum was an optometrist in private practice in California for more than 55 years. He attended Bethany Chapel Church. He was a member of the Masons, the Rotary Club and the Optometric Association, all in California. Survivors also include three sons, Dr. Donald (Jeanie) Blum of Palos Verdes Estates, California, Thomas William (Monie) Blum of Los Alamos, N.M., and Robert Bernard (Fran) Blum of Manteca, California; and eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Fernandez; and a sister, Joan Mandel. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Rose Hill Cemetery Mausoleum, Whittier, California. Kay Butterfield will officiate. There will be no visitation. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com. Arrangements are by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.