Thomas "Tom" Newbloom, 70, of Moose Lake, died Sunday, January 11, 2009 at his home. He was born May 2, 1938 in Moose Lake to Ernest and Ina (Anderson) Newbloom. Tom was united in marriage to Joyce Nelson on August 17, 1957 in Moose Lake. Tom worked a number of years at Conwed in Cloquet. He also worked for Gordys Arrowhead and Pla-Mor as a general manager until his retirement. Tom enjoyed spending time at his Coffee Lake property, fishing and also his hunting shack. He took pride in his beautiful landscaped yard. He truly loved his wife, children and grandchildren & especially his partner in crime, Elmer. Tom was the most caring man ever. He made sure everyone had enough to eat and always called to say, "Goodnight". Grandpa sure enjoyed teasing his grandchildren & always sent them letters in the mail. Tom thought of others before himself.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother, Bud.

Tom will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Joyce of Moose Lake; son, Brad (Bonnie) Newbloom of Mounds View; 3 daughters, Shelly (Dale) Kolosky of Sturgeon Lake, Connie (David) Sylvester of Hastings and Wendy (Jim Priem) Newbloom of Moose Lake; grandchildren, Lindsey and Kasey Kolosky, Zachary Juntunen, Courtney & McCall Newbloom and Jenna and Tyler Sylvester; sisters, Lorraine Brown, Marion Folstead, Elenor Dockal, Joyce Thomsen, Delores (Ambrose) Jusczak, Shirley (Laverne) Lake and Barbara Sobczak.

The family would like to thank Dr. Tekippe and his nurse, Claire for the wonderful care they gave Tom.

Visitation was held on Friday, January 16, from 10 AM until the 11 AM service in Evangelical Covenant Church, Moose Lake with Pastor Hal Kamppi officiating. To sign the guestbook online go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.