Barbara Blum

Barbara L. Blum, 77, of Laurelville, died March 27, 2009 at Riverside Hospital. She was born June 5, 1931 in Pickaway Co. the daughter of Mason Richard and Berneice Evelyn (Quincel) VanBuskirk. Barbara was a member of Trinity U.M.C. and was involved in numerous activities, Laurelville Senior Citizens, Garden Club and was past worthy matron of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandchildren Sara, Mason and Wade Blum and brothers Bruce Michael and David Neil VanBuskirk. Barbara is survived by her husband Edward H. Blum; children Steve (Penny), Wesley (Sylvia), Deborah, Tom (Marla) and John (Judy) Blum; grandchildren Ami (Jim) Carmon, Sommer (Dan) Barham, Joel, Grant, Kaycee, Colton and Cody Blum, Janice (Eric) Emerson, Joshua (Jen) and Jason (Lyenya Riddle) Conrad; great-grandchildren Hannah and Lauren Carmon, Daniel Barham and Tristan Emerson; brother Richard (Pam) Buskirk; sister Lurhita (Herbert) Sturgell and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday March 31, 2009 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Laurelville with Rev. Ben Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Green Summit Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday and 12-2 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to SADS 508 E. South Temple Suite #20, Salt Lake City, UT 84102