BLOOM, Robert Maurice June 30, 1940 - February 3, 2007 After a 5½ year battle with Myelodysplasia Syndrome and subsequently AML (Leukemia), Robert Maurice Bloom, 66, of Pullman, Washington passed away on February 3, 2007 at the Pullman Regional Hospital. Robert Maurice (Bob) Bloom was born to F. Maurice Bloom and Zelona Langford Bloom in Fulton, Missouri on June 30, 1940. Bob was active in sports at Fulton High School where he won 11 varsity letters in four years. He was Student Body President of the school. Bob married his wife Helga Mirdza, on December 3, 1960. Bob graduated from Westminster College (MO) in 1962 and was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and Westminster Golf Team. He attended Dental School at St. Louis University for three years before being called to active duty in the U.S. Army. He was stationed at Fort Ord (CA) and shipped to Vietnam with the 12th EVAC Hospital. Bob attained the rank of Captain. After returning from Vietnam, Bob worked as an Accounting Supervisor with Southwestern Bell Telephone in St. Louis for two years before deciding to join Edward Jones in late 1969. After training in St. Louis, Bob moved to Pullman, Washington in July 1970 and opened the first Edward Jones office in the state. He ran the Jones office for 33 years before retiring in December 2003. One of Bob's highlights while at Edward Jones was serving on the Managing Partner's Kitchen Cabinet for 20 years. Bob was active in the Pullman Community. He was Co-Chair of the United Way Drive, president of the Pullman Lions Club, twice president of the Community Hospital Foundation, president of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce, and served on the Pullman City Council for two years. Bob was a loyal Cougar Fan and enjoyed golfing with his family and friends at the Clarkston Country Club. Bob was a member of Simpson United Methodist Church. He chaired as Finance Committee Administrative Board and Pastor Parrish Relations Committee. Bob is survived by his wife and companion of 46 years, Helga Mirdza, and their three sons, Robert Maurice Bloom, Jr. (Seattle), Bret Lang-ford Bloom (Spokane), Gregory Douglas Bloom (Pullman); seven grandchildren, Dominic (Rob and Michele), Charlotte, Elizabeth, and Brooke (Bret and Colleen), Katherine, Megan, and Ella (Greg and Karin); a sister, Brenda Bloom Guiney and her husband Patrick of Chicago; first cousin Barry Bloom, his wife Amanda and their daughter Hannah Joy from Golden, CO. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the Simpson United Methodist Church in Pullman (325 NE Maple). A private burial will be held prior to the service. Visitation will be held from 3 PM until 5 PM on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at KIMBALL FUNERAL HOME, PULLMAN, WA. Memorial contributions may be given to Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation, 835 SE Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163, or Simpson United Methodist Church Children's Ministries: 325 NE Maple, Pullman, WA 99163. Feb 5, 2007 Spokesman-Review