Robert "Bob" Winship Bloom, 93, passed into the arms of his Lord on February 10th, 2013, at Indian River Medical Center, after a brief illness. Bob was born in 1919 and grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived in Jackson and Ypsilanti before moving on to Columbus, Ohio, Muncie and Evansville, Indiana; retiring to Venice and Naples in 1982. He has lived in Vero Beach since 2001. At the age of 75 when healed from pancreatic cancer, he committed himself to serving as a "Stephen Minister" in the United Methodist Church. His participation in church life has been very important to him. Bob was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman and has kept up his daily visits to the Jungle Club and riding his reclining bike. He enjoyed weekly bridge group at the Sanctuary club house. He has passed on his love of life to his family and friends. Bob especially enjoyed connecting with people and always wanted to engage in conversation. He graduated from Western Michigan University and served his country in WWII in Puerto Rico and Trinidad. Bob's work career started door to door with Fuller Brush and he proceeded to be a Regional Sales Manager for Burroughs Corporation. Bob is survived by his wife of 27 years, Irene (nee Mason), his daughters Carol Pearson (David) of Vero Beach and Christine Young (Richard Simon)of New York, stepdaughter, Penny Christensen (Craig) of Michigan, grandchildren, Jennifer Garvey (Tom), Erica Baker (Paul), Michael Young (Kirsten Brooks), Sarah Herb (Lenny), Amy Opperman (Vince), Neal Christensen (Roxie) and 12 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Frances (nee Long) and his brothers Milford and Southard Bloom. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Vero Beach, on Saturday, February 16th, at 11a.m., with Dr. Charles C. Lever officiating. Immediately following the service military honors will be presented by the United States Army. Interment will be in the church memorial garden at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Bob's name to Florida United Methodist Children's Home, 51 Children's Way, Enterprise, Fla. 32725. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach. Online condolences may be sent at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.