Charles Blohm Obituary

Charles Edward "Ed" Blohm, beloved husband, father and grandfather died peacefully at home on August 20, 2015 in Monument, Colorado. Ed was born to the late George and Pearl Blohm on June 7, 1929 in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida and was the youngest of eight boys.

In 1952, Ed completed his military service after serving four years in the U.S. Navy. Ed married the love of his life, Alberta "Tiger" Orwig, and they were married on December 20, 1953. They had one daughter, Mary-Margaret "Bunkie"(Byrd).

In 1956, Ed began his 33-year long tenure at IBM. The

highlight of his career was the four years he spent in Paris, France while working as Program Manager for Contract

Practices for IBM Europe. Ed and Alberta lived on the East Coast in Maryland and Virginia until 1997 when they moved to Colorado Springs to be closer to Mary, and their four grandchildren. Ed "Pop-Pop" loved his grandchildren so very much and they adored him as well.

Ed was a life-long learner who loved reading, crossword

puzzles, grammar "critique" and politics. He truly enjoyed

getting to know others and had a joke ready for every

occasion. He was intelligent, quick-witted, hardworking,

caring, and devoted to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Ed is survived by his wife Alberta; daughter Mary (Larry); grandchildren Jessica (Jacob) Miller, Alex (Ashton), Christian, and Michaela; and his sweet 16 and a half year-old dog, Ms. Georgie.

A memorial service will be held on September 26, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to

Ecumenical Social Ministries, 201 N. Weber Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903.