Dr. James A. "Jim" Bloom Obituary

Dr. James A. “Jim” Bloom was born July 14, 1933, to Bud and Lucyle (Kelly) Bloom, in his grandmother’s home in Quinn, South Dakota. Jim grew up on a ranch south of Quinn and attended Quinn Public School, graduating in 1951. During this time he was a big help to his parents and was very active in his school sports, in which he excelled.

In 1954, Jim married Maggie Huether. Jim and Maggie initially settled down on his parents’ ranch. But soon thereafter, Jim decided to attend college to become a teacher and a coach. Jim attended Chadron State College and graduated in 1957, with a Bachelor of Science degree. It was during this time that he became a father, welcoming his oldest daughter, Jacci, and son Jeff, into the world. From 1957 to 1961, Jim taught science and coached all sports at Harrison, Nebraska. Always a competitor and fiercely intelligent, his students and teams respected and adored him.

In 1961, Jim decided to attend dental school. He graduated from the University of Nebraska as a doctor of dental sciences in 1966. His third child, Jayne, was born in 1964. Upon graduation, Jim and Maggie returned home to Rapid City, where Jim practiced dentistry for 40 years. Besides maintaining a Rapid City office, Jim also had an office in Philip and another at Ellsworth Air Force Base. His son, Jeff, joined the dental practice in 1985 and father and son practiced together until Jim retired in 2006.

Although Jim enjoyed practicing dentistry, he never lost his love for ranching and the prairie. He ranched, with the help of many great friends, and family, until he was physically unable to do so.

Jim was a proud member of the Rapid City Toastmaster Club, Central States Fair Board, Stockgrowers Association, American Quarter Horse Association, Buckaroos, Rapid City Chamber of Commerce, Rapid City Elks Club, Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), St. Therese Catholic Church, South Dakota Dental Association, American Dental Association, Eastern Pennington County Cooperative Grazing District, and the United States Marshall Posse.

Jim loved his family and friends. Jim loved Maggie and all that they had built together; he was so proud of being married for 66 years. Jim was a huge supporter of his children’s, grandchildren’s, and great-grandchildren’s sports and activities. Jim rarely missed a game, spending countless hours cheering them all on at gyms, fields, and arenas for Jeff’s Husker football games, Jayne’s high school rodeos, and grandchildren’s basketball and soccer games and track meets.

Jim died peacefully at home on September 21, 2020. He will be forever missed.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years Maggie; three children Jacci Bloom of Houston, Texas, Jeff Bloom and his wife Kathy of Rapid City, and Jayne Bloom Hoffman of Rapid City; four grandchildren Cassidy (Jared) Stalley of Rapid City, Josie (Jacob) Stephens of Lincoln, Nebraska, Annie Bloom of Rapid City, and Faith Hoffman of Rapid City; four great-grandchildren Brayden, Adelyn, and Mairin Stalley and Llewan Stephens; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister and her husband, Lenora "Norie" and Larry Ruland.

Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wall, with a vigil service at 6:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 25, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wall, with Father Kerry Prendiville as celebrant.

Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Quinn.

Masks will be required at the service, and the funeral service will be livestreamed on this webpage the day of the funeral.

Guest Book

Enjoyed having coffee with Jim at McDonalds
No idea how many times he told us how he lost 250 bales due to lighting
~ Allan D Rhian Rapid City (9/23/2020)

Our deepest sympathies, Maggie. Jim was one of a kind and will be missed by many.
~ Glen & Lani Olson Rapid City, SD (9/24/2020)

~ Don Goodsell Lakewood, Colorado (9/22/2020)

Hello Maggie and Family,
Jane and I want to express our condolences to all of you. Jim was one of my classmates that I had the utmost respect and admiration for. A first class dentist and gentleman. He will be truly missed. So happy that I was able to see both you and Jim at our 50th, four years ago. Sincerely, Dennis
~ Dennis Olson Glendale, AZ (9/25/2020)

I'm sorry for your loss! He lives on in your memories...may they sustain you in your grief!
~ Nathan Denholm Rapid City (9/24/2020)

Maggie, Jeff, Jayne, Jacci & Family ~ Just a sad day as this world lost a great, funny, hardworking, and special man. Will never forget all he did for our family...great memories of a great man! My love & prayers are with all of you!
~ Darci Rapid City, SD (9/22/2020)

Thinking of you. Sending you love and hugs
~ Kevin & Theresa Miller Open Range (9/25/2020)

Our sincere condolences to your family Our thoughts and prayers be with you.
~ Roger & Amylena Olson Rapid City S.D. (9/25/2020)

Your Dad was an inspiration to all who met him.
~ Bill Huggins & Family Rapid City, SD (9/24/2020)

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~ Stacey (Sether) Fielder Rapid City (9/24/2020)

Jim is in our prayers. So sorry for your loss. SD has lost a real asset.
~ Howard and Mary Rice Rapid City (9/23/2020)

We are sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We wish we could be there with the family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. He was such a great man and will be missed by many.
~ Jeff & Ruth Olson Wright, WY (9/23/2020)

Our condolences and prayers are sent to Dr Bloom family. We were patients of dr Jeff. Jamie and kyla Parrish family
~ Kyla J Parrish Highmore (9/25/2020)

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~ Leslie and Catherine Williams Lincoln Nebraska (9/30/2020)

Our sincere sympathy to all of Dr. Jim's loved ones. Elaine and Linc Ainsworth
~ Elaine Ainsworth Piedmont, SD (9/23/2020)

Prayers to the family! Always so interesting to visit with. Rest In Peace my friend.
~ Marge Martin Rapid City (9/23/2020)

We are mourning the loss of Jim. His stories, his laugh, days out at the ranch, his prize winning bulls. He loved giving us a hard time, and we loved it. He will be dearly missed.
~ Tierra Knapper and family Anamosa, IA (9/22/2020)

Maggie,Jeff, Janie, Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Will miss the many visits with Jim over the years . Started as his dental patient and progressed to friendship that will be remembered forever.
~ Tom & Jane Aasby Piedmont SD (9/23/2020)

I remember how he laughed when he extracted my four wisdom teeth, Jim said, " You can't visit while I'm extracting your teeth, we can visit after I am finished?" He will live on in anyone who knew him through memories!
~ Ruby Gabriel Pedro SD (9/23/2020)

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~ Ginny and DJ DeJager Rapid City (9/23/2020)

Maggie and family - Deepest sympathy goes out to you.
~ Sheryl Sether Hot Springs (9/24/2020)

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~ Jim Wolf Pierre (9/24/2020)

So very sorry Maggie to hear about Jim! He was a great friend of mine all m life and will miss him! Let me know if I can do anything to help!
~ JoAnn Hynes Rapid City (9/24/2020)

Our sincere condolences ro your family. We always li ed visiting with him.
~ Gary & Christine Rans Rapid City SD (9/25/2020)