Anthony D. BLOM

Anthony D. (Tony) Blom November 18, 1933 October 15, 2009 Tony passed away at St. Paul's Hospital October 15. Tony was born in Rotterdam Holland the fifth child of Theo and Anna Blom. He grew up as a young boy during the Second World War when the inner city of Rotterdam was completely bombed out. At that time the children were attending boarding school in the countryside. After schooling he worked in the family meat business and apprenticed as a meat cutter in Amsterdam. At the age of eighteen he and four siblings immigrated to Canada and they all were able to secure jobs and begin a new life in Saskatoon preparing to receive the rest of the family six months later. Tony worked in Prince Albert at the OK Economy where he met Barbara Bolton. They married in 1961 and had two sons, Fr. Mark Blom OMI of Southend, SK and Paul (Jennifer); grandsons, Quaid and Lex Blom of outside Edmonton. At 38 years of age Tony experienced spiritual conversion in the charismatic renewal and became very involved in serving God, witnessing his faith and encouraging others to know God. For many years he served in the Catholic Church in his parish, the pro-life movement, hospital ministry and the Alpha program. Tony trusted in the Lord in all things and especially as he struggled with emphysema. He never wavered and endured patiently to the end. Tony was predeceased by his siblings, Michael, Ferdinand and Elizabeth. His remaining siblings are Mary (George) Desender, Theodore, John, Peter (Olga), Vince (Mary), Louise Kreger, Dick (Ines), Margo, Lucy (Gary) Clark, Caroline and brother-in-law, Jerry (Donna) Kristian and all their families. Tony was loved and respected by many and leaves a legacy of a faithful servant. Well done good and faithful servant enter into the joy of your master. In lieu of flowers, please Make Donations to Catholic Missions in Canada 201 1155 Yonge St. Toronto, ON. M4T 1W2 www.cmic.info . Funeral Prayers were held at 7:30 p.m. Monday October 19, and the Mass of Resurrection was held at Tuesday, October 20th at 11:00 a.m. Both services at Holy Family Catholic Church (110-104 St. West) Sutherland, Saskatoon. Rev. Father Mark Blom, OMI presiding. Arrangements in care of John Schachtel Mourning Glory Funeral Services (978-5200). Published in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix from 10/17/2009- 10/20/2009