Peter W. Blum

Peter Blum, 55, of Watford City, ND, died Thursday, July 21, 2011, as a result of a mobile home fire at his home in Watford City, ND.

Peter W. Blum was born June 30, 1956, in Fargo, ND, the son of Francis and Ruth (Nieland) Blum. He lived in New England, ND until 1961 when the family moved to Jamestown., ND. Peter attended St. John's Academy and Jamestown High School. He was a longtime employee of Arneson's Plumbing & Heating in Jamestown. Peter had also worked at the Jamestown College physical plant. In 2004, he moved to Watford City where he was employed by M & R grain cleaning for approximately 6 years. Peter recently began working for Mitchell's Oil Field Service and was employed by them at the time of his death.

Peter is survived by one son, Lucas Blum, Glendale, OR; one daughter, Shannon Blum, Glendale, OR; one sister, Patti George, Minot, ND; one nephew, Terry George, Jamestown, ND; a special friend, Pam Redding, Watford City, ND; a special aunt, Elaine Nieland; and many beloved cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Eucharist of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 28, 2011 at St. James Basilica, Jamestown, ND.

Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Jamestown, ND.