Kenneth M. Blom, 83, passed away April 30, 2010 in Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be 6-8:00p.m. Monday, May 3, 2010 at Newcomer’s Longview Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 4th at the Funeral Home with burial in Longview Memorial Gardens. Kenneth died from complications related to a stroke he suffered on May 1, 2009.
Kenneth was a civil and structural engineer who operated his own business for over 40 years. He was known for his strong work ethics, his willingness to help anyone who needed it, and his unique grin that he retained to the end of his life.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Betty Blom, three sons Ronald Blom, Robert (Scott) Blom and wife Tracey, Kenneth R. Blom and wife Mary, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He also is survived by his sister Beulah Baughan and husband Jim of Salina, Kansas. He will truly be missed by his family and relatives, as well as numerous friends that he established throughout his life. (arr: Newcomer’s Longview Funeral Home: 12700 S. Raytown Rd. KC,MO. 64149)