Dr. Michael Bloome

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael "Mickey" Bloome, 79, on September 6, 2023. Mickey was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 3, 1943 to Melvin and Bernice Bloome. He graduated from Senn High School and entered undergrad at the University of Illinois. While attending school at the University of Illinois in Champaign, he met the love of his life Susan DeLott. She followed him to medical school at the University of Illinois in Chicago where they were married. He then went on to complete a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. While in Iowa, their 3 children were born (Den, David, and Jerrad). After residency, Mickey was proud to represent his country in the Air Force and was stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. He then moved to Houston, Texas in 1974 to complete a fellowship in retinal surgery at the University of Texas and start his ophthalmologic practice at the Houston Eye Associates. He was one of the pioneers in retinal care, participating in academic studies, authoring multiple articles/books, and lecturing all over the world on the topic. He was the president of the American Society of Retina Specialists in 1995 and a board examiner with the American Board of Ophthalmology. Although he was proud of his academic achievements in ophthalmology, he was more interested in providing the best eye care to his thousands of patients in Houston and beyond for over 40 years. Mickey had many interests and passions. He was determined to learn everything about the topic at hand whether it be wine, art, opera, sports, or history. He was a walking encyclopedia (or Wikipedia for the youngsters) on various topics. He loved to travel and saw all 7 continents with Susan through the years. Although he was born and raised in Chicago, he quickly changed his allegiance to all Houston sports teams without hesitation. He was an avid Astros, Rockets, Oilers, and Texans fan and was present at many of the teams' highs and lows. Mickey and Susan were very active with the Houston Grand Opera and were patrons for many years, enjoying many performances and making many lifelong friends along the way. He was extremely altruistic, teaching his family the importance of community service and giving to charitable organizations. Mickey was very involved with the Jewish community. He was a founding member of the school which would later be called Emery Weiner. He proudly watched as the school grew from a small middle school housed at Brith Shalom to an elite middle school and high school with a beautiful campus in south Houston. Nothing was more important to Mickey than his family. If his health permitted, he could often be found at his grandchildren's sporting events, art exhibits, dance recitals, and performances. He was their number one fan and couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Bernice, brother Sherwyn, and sister-in-law Blanche. He is survived by his wife Susan; children Den Bloome Bremond (Dominique), David Bloome (Melissa), and Jerrad Bloome (Sara); grandchildren Amanda, Jackson, Rebecca, Ashley, Paloma, and Connor; sister-in-law Marla Berke (Sandy); and his faithful feline Mo. A private graveside service was held. A memorial service took place at Congregation Beth Yeshurun at 11:30 am on Friday, September 8, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mickey's name to the charity of your choice.

Dr. Michael Bloome

October 3, 1943 - September 6, 2023