Bloss, David L. 1942-2024 St. Joseph, Mo.
By NewsPress Now
David Lyle Bloss, 82, of St. Joseph, passed away March 22, 2024.
Born March 3, 1942, in Kidder, Missouri, David was the son of Robert and Dorothy (Puterbaugh) Bloss. David married his wife, Linda Lanham, in 1990. He started his working career as a computer operator for the Union Pacific Railroad and then spent many years working for Bestgen Construction before retiring.
He loved all sports, enjoyed a good game of cards, and never missed a good horse race. He kept active; even after retirement you could often find him working on his son’s farm and he was instrumental in transforming the grounds from a tangled mess into a park-like setting. His routine most days included visits to the VFW where he met up with friends, shared a few beers, and lots of stories.
Throughout his life, David maintained an open generous heart, a patient and gentle spirit, and a great sense of humor. Compassionate and thoughtful, he treasured his time with his wife and kids, a driving force in his life.
David endured multiple surgeries and therapies in pursuit of his health after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2022. Despite the wearying regimens and setbacks, he continued meeting with his friends most Thursday afternoons until no longer able. He kept a quiet inner strength, a loving kindness and faithful optimism, rallying time and time again against the odds. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, David Bloss II; and brother, Jimmy Bloss.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter-in-law, Angela Bloss; sons, Brent (Lee Ann) Bloss, Eric Bloss, Dennis Smith, Bronson Herring; daughters, Rachel Turner (Mark), Regina Kretzer (Karl); siblings, Mary Lou Custer, Jerry (Lucky) Bloss, Joe (Mary) Bloss, Linda Smoot (Gary), Bobby (Denise) Bloss, Richard (Clara) Bloss; and sister-in-law, Shirley Bloss; 11 grandchildren, Josh Bloss, Julia Bloss, Mitchell Bloss, Avery Bloss, Carson Turner, Shadren Turner, Hannah Herring, Charles Herring, Austin Kretzer, Deshon Kretzer, Devon Smith; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family will gather with friends at 11:30 a.m., Holt’s across the street from Pop’s Place, 239 Illinois Avenue, St. Joseph.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Mosaic Life Care Foundation directed to the Cancer Center or the St. Joseph Animal Shelter.
Online guestbook and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
