George Washington Bloom, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at his home in Irving, Texas. George was born December 27, 1923 to George W. Bloom and Kate Bullard Bloom in Hobart, Oklahoma. He was the 5th child of eight and took the responsibility of the family farm when his father passed away when George was 12 during the Great Depression. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corp (Air Force) flying both B-25 and B-17 airplanes. He tackled all problems and situations with a sense of humor and optimism that served him all of his life. He married Ruth Jurhee Dillingham in Hobart, Oklahoma on May 9, 1948. Ruth Jurhee preceded him in death in 1979. He then married Helen Flanagan DeChellis in February 1981. She preceded him in death in 2005. He was the ultimate caregiver to both wives who suffered long debilitating illnesses. George was active in his church in Irving as well as his church in Hobart. Recently he completed the course of study known as Stephen's Ministry. He is survived by his daughters, Lea Beth LaDue of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Jana Lynne Ahlers of Chappell Hill, Texas. He is survived by step-children, Anita Wheeler of Coppell, Texas, Marc DeChellis of Houston, Texas, Tony DeChellis of Fort Worth, Texas and Teresa Brumfield of Weatherford, Texas. He was a wonderful parent and will be greatly missed. He is survived by 12 grand children (natural and step): Marc Welliver, Michael John DeChellis, Matthew James DeChellis, Maria Senftleber, Michelle Senftleber Miller, Whitney Wheeler, Danielle DeChellis, Natalie DeChellis, John DeChellis, Annemarie DeChellis, Blake Weaver and Tyler Weaver. He is also survived by one great granddaughter: Bloom Marie Welliver of Albuquerque. A memorial service will be held to celebrate his life on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Woodhaven Presbyterian Church, 3650 N. O'Connor Rd., Irving, Texas at 1:00PM. The Rev. Mike Thompson will officiate. The family will gather at the fellowship hall at noon for visitation. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to Woodhaven Presbyterian Church.