Verda M. Bloom A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2005, in Molalla Moose Lodge for Verda M. Bloom, who died April 30 at age 87. Verda Morgan was born July 8, 1917, in San Bernardino, Calif. She moved to Beavercreek in 1951, then lived in Seattle before moving in 1973 to Molalla. She was an accountant for Laventhal & Horowitz in Seattle and Portland. In 1963, she married Richard B.; he died in 2003. Survivors include her sons, Merle W. Gilbert, William L. Gilbert and Michael D. Bloom; daughter, Nancy K. Benthin; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Remembrances to Molalla Senior Center. Arrangements by Molalla Funeral Chapel. Friday, May 06, 2005 Portland Oregonian