BORN

1918

DIED

2013

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Westhampton Memorial & Cremation Park

10000 Patterson Ave

Richmond, Virginia

Donald Bloomquist Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 18, 2013.

Burial arrangements under the direction of Westhampton Memorial Park.

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July 22, 2013

Dear Family, I worked with Mr Bloomquist at Southern States. He was one of the nicest people. I enjoyed working with him. I know he will be missed. Dale Dempsey

July 18, 2013

John & Debbie Bowman

Bloomquist Family
So sorry to hear of Donald's passing, he made a mark on the world and will be missed.

July 17, 2013

Dear Donna and Johnny, Mom, Jean McNeely and my family Bonnie & Bruce Thompson, wanted to express our deepest sympathy at the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful and kind person and neighbor. Now he can be with his wife and your lovely mother, Mary. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all and if we can do anything for you, just call. All our Love, Bonnie & Bruce

July 17, 2013

Nancy Gowen

Dear Family, What a joy it has been to have known Don. Neighbor, supporter, friend, bearer of brunswick stew. It didn't matter that our political front-yard signs cancelled one another. He is missed. He made a difference.

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