Dick was incredibly devoted to his family, particularly his daughters and his grandchildren, and my heart is with them and everyone who Dick encountered, she added. "We are saddened to learn that longtime UC Regent Dick Blum passed away late Sunday, and . 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. Copyright 2019 - 23 And I have to say, watching them over the years, that they were very good to each other, Buell said. He was highly successful, adventuresome, brave and curious.. Not yet having made his fortune, he began giving families small amounts of money through what he called the Sherpa Scholarship Fund. [5], In the 1970s, Blum supported then Mayor of San Francisco George Moscone. our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Words cannot do justice to our friendship. The couple then poured about $3 million of their own money into the 1990 California governors race, which Ms. Feinstein lost to Pete Wilson, a Republican. Dr. Richard Blum Richard Blum was born in Czernowitz (then Austria) in 1913. The question often prompted speculation among whichever monks were in attendance, until one day Blum concluded that he had to have been a yak. He was born on September 20, 1936, a son of the late. Clint married Linda Hudson on September 5, 1960. "My heart is broken today," Feinstein said in a. He served for many years on the Haas Schools advisory board, and in 1994 was named alumnus of the year. RICHARD BLUM OBITUARY. Richard Blum, the longtime husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, died Sunday evening following a battle with cancer, the senator announced Monday. Friends and associates at the time described him as an aggressive straight shooter with boundless drive and a disarming Lt. He was by my side for the good times and for the challenges. He is expected to return in the coming weeks, ahead of an expected April vote on Biden's Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson. On Monday, condolences poured in from both the states and nations capitals and beyond. BLUM - Richard J., of Rutherford, N.J. on Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, beloved husband of Verna (nee Hartford-McKenna), devoted father of Scott McKenna and his wife, Irene, Mark and Ree McKenna, cherished gr . House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) said she and her husband, Paul, were heartbroken., A lifelong San Franciscan, Richard was a powerful force for good in our city, Pelosi said in a statement. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact He spent years advocating for the Himalayas and founded the American Himalayan Foundation. He served on former President Barack Obama's Global Development Council. A friend of the Dalai Lama, Blum wrangled with Chinese leaders over their human-rights abuses in Tibet. 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. Dick Blum shares my belief that we all need to make a lifelong commitment to poverty alleviation, Clinton said at the time. 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.. His dealings in San Francisco and overseas proved nettlesome during her unsuccessful 1990 run for governor and her 2000 senate reelection campaign. He was a personal friend of the Dalai Lama. As for Carter, he and Blum served on each others boards, although Carters role with the Blum Center has been honorary, as has the Dalai Lamas. He also befriended Sir Edmund Hillary, one of the first climbers to have reached Mount Everest, and attempted his own trek in 1981. I am going to miss him terribly., Blums storied career took many forms. Feinstein announced her husband's death in a statement Monday morning that said her heart is broken today.. Will Bay Bridge go dark forever? Born into a family of clothing merchants, Blum graduated from Lowell High School, where he was known among his peers as confident and strong-willed. JoeWise February 28, 2022 1 min read. My husband. Blum was remembered most on Monday for his generosity of spirit and deep devotion to family, including his three daughters from his first marriage Annette, Heidi and Eileen his stepdaughter, Katherine, and many grandchildren. He was 86. Search by Name. Blum, 86, husband of U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, died Sunday evening after a long battle with cancer. Obituaries | Times staff writers Jennifer Haberkorn and Nolan McCaskill contributed to this report. He was a self-made millionaire, investor, money manager, mountain climber, distance runner, philanthropist, human-rights activist and friend of the famous, the profile said. [4] On the back of this deal Blum started in business for himself in 1975, founding what is now Blum Capital Partners;[4] a stake in URS Corp. was one of its first investments. Richard Blum, Investor and Husband of California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Dies at 86. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Mr. Blum was also chairman of Blum Capital Partners, a San Francisco investment firm he founded in 1975. In her statement upon his passing, Feinstein in particular noted the foundation as one of her husbands most significant accomplishments. Yet tributes to Blum on Monday crossed party lines. Dick was more than a friend, Lansing said. University of California Regent Richard Blum, a wealthy donor to UC Berkeley, wrote an inappropriate letter of support to help a student get into the university, according to the California State Auditors office. An adventurous outdoors man up for any challenge. Blum, 83, was breaking for lunch just a few hours after landing in Israel on his private plane, gearing up for a jam-packed week of meetings and site visits. Blum escorted Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, to Nepal and Myanmar in 2013, shortly after the former president turned 89. Boredom has never worked for me, Blum told an interviewer for the oral history, explaining why he chose investments over the shirt trade or fruit-packing, both early options. Sen. 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Feinstein announced her husband's death in a statement Monday morning that said . Locations | Blum died Sunday at the family home in San Francisco after a long battle with cancer, Feinsteins office said Monday. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. [4], Blum founded Blum Capital in 1975. He was chairman of equity investment management firm Blum Capital Partners. 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. All U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current results for Jerry Blum. Roger Ressmeyer/CORBIS/VCG via Getty Images, Vivan Mehra/The The India Today Group via Getty Images, Eric Luse/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images, Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images. University of California leaders on Monday (Feb. 28) mourned the loss of Richard Blum, a UC alum, benefactor and longtime member of the Board of Regents. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. The marriage was Feinstein's third. Richard graduated from Berkeley with bachelors and masters degrees in business administration. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He was raised and educated in Herkimer and enlisted in the US Air Force. Dick was born in Elizabeth, NJ on June 22, 1939 to the late Walter and Phyllis (Blum . Blum, tall at 6-foot-4, with dark, unruly hair, was best known throughout the state for his role as a UC regent. . Nanette covers California's public universities - the University of California and California State University - as well as community colleges and private universities. The cause was cancer, according to a statement by Ms. Feinsteins office. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. In 1983, Mr. Blum helped Ms. Feinstein raise $400,000 to beat back a recall attempt. She and Blum married in 1980. Feinstein has represented California in the U.S Senate since 1992. Let the family know . My heart is broken today, Feinstein said in a statement. 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. Feinstein announced her husband's death in a statement Monday morning that said her "heart is broken today." She said her husband, a wealthy San Francisco investor, "left things better than he found them" and was devoted to his family. About 2 in the afternoon, Id doze off for a while, Blum recalled. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, The World Conference of Religions for Peace, "Deal-Maker's Worlds Mesh at Party in S.F. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Blum was revealed to have written to the universitys chancellor. Online collections of folk songs going back hundreds of years. 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. I am going to miss him terribly.. In 2019, Blum provided an additional $12 million to endow a chair at the center. [17], On March 12, 2002, Blum was appointed by California Governor Gray Davis to a 12-year term as one of the Regents of the University of California. Columbo style that might seem to border on the bumbling but is actually quite effective., Vice President Kamala Harris, who launched her political career in San Francisco and served in the Senate with Feinstein, said she had long admired Blums compassion and boundless energy., Dick Blum believed we could build a world that respected the rights and essential dignity of all people, Harris said Monday. Our colleagues very loving husband was, simply put, a fascinating person. The attraction was instant and mutual, Feinstein wrote. He was born on December 22, 1930 in Canton, Ohio, graduated from St. Louis University, and worked in Insurance and Investment Sales. There are no events at this time. (86 years old). Blums death comes as Feinstein, the Senates oldest member, struggles with low approval ratings and calls for her resignation from some progressive members of the Democratic Party. [29] He was awarded the UCSF medal in 2012. Mayor Dianne Feinstein of San Francisco and investment banker Richard Blum, who married in 1980, share a kiss in her office. He Is survived by his wife of 33 years, Harriet Warm, his son Peter Blum, daughters Anne Blum, Jane (John) DeMarchi, Elizabeth (Duncan) Lons- dale, Johanna Schupf, and Katherine (Albert-deceased) Kim. Blum was a successful investment banker with an estimated net worth of $1 billion. Shawn Hubler contributed reporting, and Kitty Bennett contributed research. 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. Blum was 23 and fresh out of UC Berkeley with two business degrees in 1959 when he joined Sutro & Co., an investment brokerage firm that would make him a partner before he turned 30. 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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. My heart is broken. 2, we get to share 17 years of our tax returns on an intimate basis with 30 million people. Prominent San Francisco real estate developer, philanthropist and Democratic donor Mark Buell recalled meeting Blum when he and Feinstein first started dating. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2021, at the Newport Moose Lodge on Roberts Road. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. We are especially thankful for the piece he wrote and shared with us two years ago about the time George and Bloss were avalanched (George had to be helicoptered to Kathmandu). Before Richard Blum faced Mt. He was by my side for the good times and for the challenges. Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox. He and Blum would graduate from San Franciscos academically elite public high school, Lowell. Former President Donald Trump is congratulating his former adviser Kellyanne Conway after reports that she and her husba. Summer Lin covers breaking news and general assignment for The Mercury News. I hope the service on Friday, and the love from family and friends who attended brought you comfort at this time of grief. Unfortunately, there has been no news concerning the funeral plans for a deceased person. His energetic life was offset by his curiosity, generous spirit and interest in art and history. Above and beyond his many professional and philanthropic accomplishments, Dick was a man of personal decency and generosity a champion of human rights, driven by genuine care and compassion to make a difference in the world, Biden said in a statement. Columbo style and a passion for distance running and Tibetan treks. Feinstein has represented California in the Senate since 1992. She said her husband, a wealthy San Francisco investor, left things better than he found them and was devoted to his family. TAMPICO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - MUSEUM - FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY/RESEARCH CENTER 119 Main St., P. O. EAST HERKIMER Richard H. Blum Sonny age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his home. That move could have caused Ms. Feinstein to leave the Senate and travel overseas with Mr. Blum, and some Democrats saw it as a potential way for her to make a graceful exit from Congress at age 87. Blum never reached the top of the fabled mountain. Find an Obituary. "My heart is broken. MARY CLARE JALONICK My heart is heavy for @SenFeinstein who has lost her husband, Richard.Richard Blum was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who touched the lives of many.I will keep the Feinstein family and all who loved Richard in my prayers.May his memory be a blessing. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. September 20, 1936 - Behind-the-scenes power broker Richard Blum compares his new job as chair of the UC Board of Regents to a corporate restructuring. Richard J. At the age of 23, Blum joined Sutro and Co., an investment brokerage firm, and became partner before turning 30. 1, he said, we get to see on a regular basis everything shes ever done and Ive ever done distorted in the newspapers. . He was born July 17, 1939 in Cleburne, Texas to Thomas Jefferson and Irabell (Hernandez) Pruitt. In a statement of condolence, Mr. Biden called Mr. Blum a successful businessman and proud son of California who dedicated much of his public life to fighting poverty around the globe through the establishment of the American Himalayan Foundation, a nonprofit group that builds schools and hospitals in Tibet, and the Blum Center for Developing Economies at the University of California, Berkeley, which focuses on innovative solutions to global poverty. 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. ARLEN RICHARD BLUM Arlen Richard "Dick" Blum, of San Jose, CA, originally from Chicago, IL., passed away April 3, 2022. Blums father built a home in the citys Ingleside Terraces neighborhood and, with younger brother Robert, the family moved in. No, the worst thing for me is boredom until catastrophe hits, he said. Also, he was always very good company. In addition to his work in finance and global charity, Blum was a member of the Board of Regents at his alma mater for nearly two decades. The investor passed away after a long battle with lung cancer, the senator said in a statement. Sen. Dianne Feinstein 's husband Richard Blum died on Sunday after a protracted fight with cancer, the California senator announced on Monday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who represents San Francisco, said Blum was a dear friend, a devoted philanthropist and a proud San Franciscan" who was a donor to arts and anti-hunger programs in the city. A dear heart all aroaund. Blum was the chairman of Blum Capital Partners, an equity investment management firm. https://www.wsj.com/articles/richard-blum-husband-of-dianne-feinstein-dies-at-age-86-11646069883. [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. Several years ago, the senator initially failed to disclose that Blum owned more than $100,000 in Facebook shares until after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified to the Senate. RICHARD BLUM OBITUARY BLUM--Richard J., (1931-2022), a lifelong resident of Cleveland, died of complications of Parkinson's on January 22, 2022. Richard Blum, husband of California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. He and Feinstein have similarly waved away concerns about their complicated finances. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Before Doug Emhoff [Harris husband and the nations first gentleman], Dick was sort of the model of the consort, and I think he did a good job. Obituary Blum, Richard (Dick) Stephen After a brief illness, Richard Blum, preferring to be called Dick, 86, of West Hartford, peacefully passed away Sunday July 11, 2021 at UConn's John Dempsey Hospital. [25], Blum was at various times a trustee of The Carter Center; co-chairman of The World Conference of Religions for Peace;[9] member of Governing Council of The Wilderness Society;[5] member of the board of trustees of the Brookings Institution; member of the board of trustees of the American Cancer Society Foundation; member of the board of directors of the National Democratic Institute;[26] and a member of the board of trustees of the Richard C. Blum Center for Developing Economies at the University of California, Berkeley. He published his memoir in 2016, An Accident of Geography: Compassion, Innovation and the Fight Against Poverty. In it, he says he was thrilled to learn in 1953 that people had reached the top of Mount Everest for the first time but also felt jealous. Feinstein, 88, has missed votes in recent weeks as her husband's health declined, contributing to Democrats' fragile 50-50 majority. Regents Chairman Richard Blum speaks at a University of California Board of Regents special meeting in San Francisco, Calif. on March 27, 2008. . Richard C. Blum was an undergraduate at UC Berkeley in the 1950s when he decided to hitchhike through Europe and Northern Africa as an exchange student the summer before his senior year. How close we are to bringing lights back. He was positively one of the Good Guys!!!! My husband was my partner and. 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. Dick was a close friend for over seventy years and I will miss him very much. 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, Gov. The relationship continued until July 1976. He was raised and educated in Herkimer and enlisted in the US Air Force. She started at the Los Angeles Times in 1998, previously covered multiple presidential, state and local races, and completed a Knight-Wallace fellowship at the University of Michigan in 2019. " Dead by Daylight " is coming to Hollywood. I am going to miss him terribly, Feinstein (D-Calif.) said in a statement. Nevertheless, he and Feinstein acted as intermediaries through the years between the Chinese leadership and the Dalai Lama. [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. Richard J. Blum (1931-2022), a lifelong resident of Cleveland, died of complications of Parkinson's on Jan. 22, 2022.Arrangements under the direction of Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel. She also holds a MA degree in journalism from Stanford University. He was a loyal Dartmouth graduate of the class of 1953 and a U.S. Marine Corps officer. OBITUARY Richard Matthew Blum September 16, 1968 - April 12, 2021 IN THE CARE OF Witzke Funeral Homes Inc. Richard was born on September 16th, 1968 in Xenia Ohio. She previously covered D.C. politics and California lawsuits for McClatchy's publications, including the Sacramento Bee, as a national real-time reporter. 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. His net worth was estimated to exceed $1 billion. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Add a Memory. Richard Blum, husband of California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. In 2006, the financier opened the Blum Center for Developing Economies at UC Berkeley so students could learn to address urgent problems around the world. financier and UC regent was 86, Jeannene Przyblyski, S.F. It ended badly, California snowpack hits highest level this century for March, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). He contributed $15 million toward the establishment of center, which addresses extreme poverty and disease in the developing world.