Leslie James "Jim" Blume, Sr., age 65, known by his friends as "Moose", died Tuesday evening (November 30, 2004) at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond on January 31, 1939 to Gerald V. and Martha Gammons Blume and had lived here all of his life. He graduated from Richmond High School and was a veteran of the US Army. He retired in 1999 from Thoro Systems where he held four records for single-person production. He attended Saint Andrew Church and was a member of the Richmond Conservation Club.
Survivors include - Wife - Patricia Ann Blume with whom he celebrated 39 years of marriage on November 26th.
Sons - Leslie James Blume, Jr. of Richmond
David Joseph Blume of Richmond
Raymond John Blume of Richmond
Sister - Verna McFarland of Richmond
Brother - Gayle Blume of Vidor, Texas
Half-brothers - David Combs of Centerville
Dennis Combs of Richmond
Nieces & Nephews
Services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday (December 4, 2004) in Riggle - Waltermann Mortuary. Father Eric Augenstein will officiate. Burial will be in Saint Andrew Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday (December 3, 2004) from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 911 E. 86th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240-1848 www.riggle-waltermann.com