November 6, 1936 – September 2, 2026
Born on November 6, 1936, Dad, Bart Blum, lived a full and meaningful life devoted to ranching, advocating for the beef industry, and cowboying both at home and in the arena. Ranching wasn’t just what he did; it was who he was, and it was a way of life he passed down to his family.
Together with his wife, Pat, of 64 years, they raised two talented daughters, Mary Pat Fawcett of Ree Heights and Pennie Gill of Kerang, Victoria, Australia. Both daughters followed in their father’s footsteps and became ranchers themselves. His knowledge, passion, and dedication to the ranching way of life had a tremendous influence on their careers, and the lessons he taught them will continue to be carried on through the next generations.
Bart was proud of his family and enjoyed five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, with three more great-grandchildren on the way. He was excited knowing his family would continue to grow.
Dad passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, with his family by his side. He was laid to rest near the ranch he loved, at St. Alban’s Cemetery on Fort Hole Bottom.
His love for ranching, the beef industry, and his family will be remembered and carried on by all who knew and loved him.