Earl Blum
April 4, 1939 — December 30, 2011
On December 30, 2011 Earl J. Blum, devoted husband of Elaine Blum (nee Reilly); loving father of Nancy McNamara, Bonnie Healy and her husband Jack, Denise Freiji and her husband Khalil, Cynthia Martin and her husband Neal, and Theresa Ripley and her husband Brian; cherished "Poppy" of Jack Healy, Danielle,Tony, and Michel Freiji, Garrett and Chase Martin, Emily and Hannah Ripley, and the late Glenn McNamara, Jr.; dear cousin of Charles Schwartz; Earl is also survived by many loving family members and friends. Earl was an avid hunter and coin collector and belonged to the Severn Beagle Club, Maryland Arms Collector's Club, and the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Relatives and friends may call at the family owned and operated AMBROSE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1328 Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus on Tuesday from 3-5 & 7-9 pm. A mass of Christian burial to be celebrated Wednesday 10:00 am at the St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe St. Westminster, MD 21157. Interment to immediately follow services in the Loudon Park Cemetery. At the family's request donations may be directed to the American Heart Association 415 North Charles St. Baltimore , MD 21201.