Called by the nickname "Blos" by many of his friends, he was an outdoorsman who was an early runner, skier, mountain climber, hiker and distance bike rider. I am going to miss him terribly.. Regents Chairman Richard Blum speaks at a University of California Board of Regents special meeting in San Francisco, Calif. on March 27, 2008. He was by my side for the good times and for the challenges. [22], Blum had a strong interest in Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism, and in 1981 he attempted to climb Mount Everest from the Tibetan side with Sir Edmund Hillary. Members of her own Democratic caucus had been grumbling that her mental acuity had diminished and that she had become too accommodating to Republicans. Tributes for Blum poured in from some of the most powerful politicians in the country Monday. Blums parents had met in 1933. 1960s-1970s. Richard H. "Sonny" Blum Obituary - Times Telegram Vice President Kamala Harris said the philanthropist believed we could build a world that respected the rights and essential dignity of all people, and dedicated his life to that aim. "Dick" Blum of LaGrange, age 74, passed away at home on February 16, 2012. The question often prompted speculation among whichever monks were in attendance, until one day Blum concluded that he had to have been a yak. Blum never reached the top of the fabled mountain. With deep pockets, he became a major figure in Democratic politics, counting Jimmy Carter as a jogging partner and Mr. Biden as one of many beneficiaries of his largess. "My heart is broken today. Richard Blum Obituary - Columbia, MD - dignitymemorial.com As a role model, Dick was second to none, and I think his compassion and devotion to the people of the Himalayan region may prove to be his most enduring legacy, Feinstein said. Atomic Monster and Blumhouse are teaming up with Behaviour Interactive, the largest Canadian gaming studio . Beloved husband of Carolyn; loving father of Rick (Beth) Blum; Jennifer (Mark) Stacy and Karen (William) Spencer; devoted grandfather of Katharine, Eric, Abby, Libby, Sarah, and Charlie; dear brother of Philip (Carla) Blum. Feinstein, 88, has missed votes in recent weeks as her husband's health declined, contributing to Democrats' fragile 50-50 majority. Funeral services are private. He attended Wall Lake Community School and graduated with the class of 1961. My heart is broken today. Prominent San Francisco real estate developer, philanthropist and Democratic donor Mark Buell recalled meeting Blum when he and Feinstein first started dating. He was a regent of the University of California from 2002 until his death. Dianne Feinstein's billionaire husband and his love affair with Israel Feinstein announced that Blum had died, after a long battle with cancer, in a statement Monday morning that said . He was chairman of equity investment management firm Blum Capital Partners. He is survived by : his daughter Debbie Blum Rogers; his brothers, Roger and Jeremy Blum (Carol); and his nieces and nephews, Scott, Keith, Mark, Darlene Brewer, Courtney Blum Brown and Tiffany Blum. She said her husband, a wealthy San Francisco investor, left things better than he found them and was devoted to his family. And three, I get to pay to watch all this happen.. Blum served as a UC regent for nearly two decades and was chairman emeritus of the board. A 1990 profile of Blum published in the lead-up to Feinsteins unsuccessful gubernatorial run painted him as a well-connected man of many passions and interests. Sen. Dianne Feinstein 's husband Richard Blum died on Sunday after a protracted fight with cancer, the California senator announced on Monday. The same year his book came out, Blum learned he had lung cancer. He enjoyed Dianne for both her beauty and her power. Friends are welcome to attend the service. He was 86. [31] In the arts and culture, he made grants to the Creative Visions Foundation, the Daniel Pearl Foundation, San Francisco's Asian Art Museum, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. Mr. Blum became Ms. Feinsteins companion between the death of her second husband, Bertram Feinstein, in 1978, and her victory in a race for mayor of San Francisco in 1979 after two unsuccessful attempts. He was by my side for the good times and for the challenges. Gavin Newsom praised Blum as a model Californian. Richard graduated from Berkeley with bachelors and masters degrees in business administration. Yet tributes to Blum on Monday crossed party lines. [7] Blum previously served as chairman of the board of directors of CB Richard Ellis,[8][9] as well as serving as director on the boards of directors of three other portfolio companies: Fairmont Raffles Holdings International Ltd., Current Media, L.L.C., and Myer Pty Ltd. in Australia. SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF/BCN) - Richard Blum, the husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) and a longtime member of the University of California Board of Regents, died Sunday evening after. I think its a bunch of nonsense.. Behaviour Interactive. When Moscone got shot, that was the first call she made, to Blum, and he came over to City Hall and he was with her, Roberts said. Thanks for contacting us. His enormous generosity is an inspiration for so many of us.. [29] He was awarded the UCSF medal in 2012. Today, the center offers a popular minor on campus, Global Poverty & Practice, and serves as an incubator of ideas for social change. Blos you will be missed. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy J. Blumm (nee Layton); loving father of Jeanne Blumm, Tricia (Kevin) Reis, Scott (Michelle) Blumm and the late Cathy Blumm; adoring grandpa of Cole (Rici), Zachary (Rachel), Kaitlyn (Tyler), Joshua and Jessica (Christian). Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., honored Blum on the Senate floor on Monday, calling Blum a friend and adviser to many senators who truly led a remarkable life., Every now and then he would call me with his frequently insightful, often brilliant ideas, Schumer said. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. ~Deepa. Called by the nickname "Blos" by many of his friends, he was an outdoorsman who was an early runner, skier, mountain climber, hiker and distance bike rider. Blum Centers have since opened at all nine of UC undergraduate campuses, focusing not only on global poverty but also on low-income regions of California and Mexico. Richard "Doc" Blum, age 73, of Wall Lake, IA, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017, in Bangkok, Thailand. He was extremely supportive of her over the years.. RICHARD BLUM OBITUARY EAST HERKIMER - Richard H. Blum "Sonny" age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his home. Share Obituary. Email: nasimov@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @NanetteAsimov. California weighs $360,000 per person in reparations to eligible Black residents. The talk was sponsored by his American Himalayan Foundation and the Blum Center for Developing Economies at Berkeley. Richard Blum Obituary (2003) - Lyndhurst, NJ - The Star-Ledger I had the unique pleasure of watching Joe and Dianne tackle the toughest issues in the Senate, and we know Joes integrity and leadership will be a beacon to lead us forward and restore the soul of our nation, he wrote in an email invitation to a virtual fundraiser for Biden in October 2020. When the centers new building broke ground in 2009, a glittering array of political celebrities among them former presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton; former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz, who became a center trustee; and former Vice President Al Gore heaped praise on the project, and on Blum. He was born on September 20, 1936, a son of the late Herman A. and Catherine (Gibson) Blum. The Man Behind the Woman Who Would Be Governor : Politics: Dianne Feinsteins husband, Richard Blum, is a shrewd businessman, a friend of the famous, with a Lt. He described Blum as a schmoozer who was also eager to give to the right causes. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Vice President Mike Pence administers a ceremonial Senate oath to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., accompanied by her husband Richard Blum, on Jan. 3, 2019, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington. But privileged to have known Blos and the joy of playing with him outdoors. In 1983, Mr. Blum helped Ms. Feinstein raise $400,000 to beat back a recall attempt. Blum was born in San Francisco and received a bachelors degree in business administration and a master of business administration from UC Berkeley. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Blum, the husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has died after a long battle with cancer. financier and UC regent was 86, Jeannene Przyblyski, S.F. 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For many years Richard worked for the Herkimer County Highway Department and later for Views Paving. He chatted at Everest base camp with his friend Sir Edmund Hillary before attempting a mountain route not even the Everest pioneer had tried. Blos was Dartmouths finest son. Blum created the Blum Center for Developing Economies at the University of California, Berkeley in order to address global poverty by focusing on education, initiatives and research. He was 86. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Summer Lin covers breaking news and general assignment for The Mercury News. Blum helped acquire Barnum and Bailey Circus and Ringling Bros. for $8 million before selling the circus to Mattel for $40 million. He contributed $15 million toward the establishment of center, which addresses extreme poverty and disease in the developing world. On Monday, President Biden described Blum as a successful businessman and proud son of California who dedicated much of his public life to fighting poverty around the globe.. Richard L. Blum Jr., the retired chairman of Julius Wile Sons & Company, national importers of wines and spirits, died on Saturday at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. It was on his first trek in Nepal in 1968 that Blum grew interested in the breathtaking terrain and compassionate cultures of the Himalayan region. [23][24] He was the chairman and founder of the apolitical American Himalayan Foundation (AHF), which has given millions of dollars to build hospitals and schools in Tibet and Nepal, but refrained from political involvement with the Chinese control of Tibet. Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. JoeWise February 28, 2022 1 min read. Dick is survived by his beloved wife Kendall (Kendy) Jackson Blum and a cousin, Sidney Birnbaum. In his oral history, Blum recounts how he joked with his old friend, the Dalai Lama, about what a terrific dalai lama His Holiness was in his last life, but what we dont know is who I was in my last life.. It was only during his final months that he sought government office, informing President Biden early last year that he hoped to be made an ambassador. We've received your submission. No. Campus News: Fall 2022 President's, Dean's lists and graduates House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Blum a powerful force for good in San Francisco, the city she represents, whether as a patron of our arts, a donor to our food banks or a benefactor to our efforts to end homelessness., Gov. Contact Us | You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed his motorcycle, hunting, Civil War re-enactments, and the annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service at the Fort Herkimer Church. Edit Search New Search. EAST HERKIMER - Richard H. Blum "Sonny" age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his home. Richard (Dick) William Siegel Obituary - The New Jersey Herald His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the Newport Moose Lodge on Roberts Road. The death of an American investor and husband of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein Richard Blum came as a shock to his friends and family. Richard "Rick" Lee Blum, 62, of Reisterstown, MD passed away on Friday, January 8th, 2021. Shawn Hubler contributed reporting, and Kitty Bennett contributed research. Richard Blum, chairman emeritus of the University of California Board of Regents and husband of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, has died from cancer. He is also the former chairman of the University of California Board of Regents and a former chairman of the advisory board for the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. Im going to miss him terribly. Dick, we love you, well miss you and well continue to celebrate everything you accomplished during an amazing life, she said. financier, UC regent and husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein", "The man behind URS, next to Sen. Feinstein", "San Francisco Mayor Is Planning To Marry an Investment Banker", "Fact Check: Did Sen. Feinstein get a sweetheart deal on post office sales for her husband? Funeral arrangement under the care ofFenner Funeral Home Inc. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. PUBLISHED: September 24, 2020 at 10:28 a.m. | UPDATED: September 25, 2020 at 6:30 a.m. Richard Blum, a wealthy investment banker and Sen. Dianne Feinstein's husband, was revealed Thursday as the . He was 86 years old. If you know of an upcoming event for Richard H. Blum, please add one. Mr. Blum ran his own investment firm, Blum Capital Partners, and during his career as an investment banker and financial manager his clients included large institutions like Bank of America. Farber & Otteman Funeral Homes - Richard "Doc" Blum Hear your loved one's obituary. He remained her closest confidant and most reliable fund-raiser through her mayoralty, which ended in 1988. Building a successful career in business, he constantly gave back to our city: whether as a patron of our arts, a donor to our food banks or a benefactor to our efforts to end homelessness., Sen. Alex Padilla said that Blum was a compassionate humanitarian who dedicated his life to improving the world for others., Above all, Dick was devoted to his family, Padilla continued. My heart is broken today, Feinstein said. This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. During Ms. Feinsteins 1990 race to be Californias governor, Mr. Blum described to The New York Times what he called the triathlon of politics., No. He was a force of nature., Cecilia Estolano, the regents current chairperson, called Blum a deeply generous man who long served on the Board of Regents with distinction and profound impact.. [29], Blum was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2016. She previously covered D.C. politics and California lawsuits for McClatchy's publications, including the Sacramento Bee, as a national real-time reporter. He was born on September 20, 1936, a son of the late. Blum has three daughters from a first marriage: Annette Blum of Santa Monica, Heidi Blum of Switzerland, and Eileen Blum Bourgade of San Francisco. CLEVELAND Richard J. Richard Blum lived an extraordinary life, and he left this world better than he found it lifting up our communities and helping connect people from across the globe, Newsom said. Richard Blum, husband of California Sen. Feinstein, dies Building a successful career in business, he constantly gave back to our city: whether as a patron of our arts, a donor to our food banks or a benefactor to our efforts to end homelessness.. After some years in the family business, he co-founded Blossom Industries, a sales and engineering firm that provided manufacturing solutions to the commercial baking industry. Emily was a USC Center for Health Journalism fellow in 2021 and a Renaissance Journalism Equity Reporting Project fellow in 2014. Blum battled cancer and died on February 27, 2022, as Mercury News reported . Visitation will be on Friday, July 24, 2020 from 11:00am until the time of the memorial service at 12pm all at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Dick Blum shares my belief that we all need to make a lifelong commitment to poverty alleviation, Clinton said at the time. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File). In the 1984 presidential election, Democratic nominee Walter Mondale interviewed Feinstein to be his running mate but ended up selecting Geraldine Ferraro. Richard Blum, the longtime husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, died Sunday evening following a battle with cancer, the senator announced Monday. The marriage was Feinstein's third. Richard Blum dies: Husband of Dianne Feinstein, S.F. Blums vast business ties and stock holdings would occasionally dog Feinstein. Longtime Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein's husband, Richard Blum, died Sunday evening following "a long battle with cancer," according to an announcement from Feinstein's office . For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact He and Blum would graduate from San Franciscos academically elite public high school, Lowell. Blum died after a long battle with cancer. He remained its president until his retirement a decade ago.
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