In Memory Of
Donald Lee Bleam
1946
2024
Donald Lee Bleam
August 31, 1946 — August 15, 2024
Donald Bleam, 77, of Auburn, passed away on August 15, 2024 at Aldersgate Village.
He was born on August 31, 1946 to John and Jacqueline (Yotter) Bleam at Topeka, KS.
Don grew up in Topeka. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1964, then served in the Kansas Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1969. Don moved to Texas where he attended the University of Texas and earned his BBA Marketing Degree. Upon his graduation he returned to Topeka and was employed by the Fleming Company in marketing. Later in life he worked for Herynk’s Nursery and Green House as a landscape supervisor.
Don always loved being outdoors, working with his hands, and being creative. As his health declined and he was unable to do landscaping he turned to his life long passion for “every thing railroad.” From the time he was a little boy, he had a fascination for trains and the rails. As a result, he was a member of NHRS (National Historic Railway Society, Great Overland Station Topeka Kansas, North American Railcar Operators Association, Midland Railway, Marshall County Railway Historical Society, and Town. As a member of these clubs, he volunteered his services for sponsored events such as mini-train rides for children or being a guide in a museum, and any other things he might be asked to do. Using his creative gift, Don hand made intricate scale models of several local and nearby train depots and gave the model to the depot for display.
Don was a long-time member of Town and Country Christian Church. Don’s faith in the Lord was strong and he did his best to live a servant’s life, always trying to make himself available to serve others in any way he could.
Donald is survived by his brother; Richard (Jayne) Bleam, nephew; Jonathan (Chelsea) Bleam all of Tennessee and step-daughter; Kindra (J.R.) Neal of Fall River, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his father; John Bleam and his mother; Jacqueline Bleam.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 10:00 am at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 11:00 am at the Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
Interment will immediately follow services at the Topeka Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Church, Hospice, or charity of your choice.
To share a memory of Donald or leave a special message for his family, visit the guestbook below.
He was born on August 31, 1946 to John and Jacqueline (Yotter) Bleam at Topeka, KS.
Don grew up in Topeka. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1964, then served in the Kansas Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1969. Don moved to Texas where he attended the University of Texas and earned his BBA Marketing Degree. Upon his graduation he returned to Topeka and was employed by the Fleming Company in marketing. Later in life he worked for Herynk’s Nursery and Green House as a landscape supervisor.
Don always loved being outdoors, working with his hands, and being creative. As his health declined and he was unable to do landscaping he turned to his life long passion for “every thing railroad.” From the time he was a little boy, he had a fascination for trains and the rails. As a result, he was a member of NHRS (National Historic Railway Society, Great Overland Station Topeka Kansas, North American Railcar Operators Association, Midland Railway, Marshall County Railway Historical Society, and Town. As a member of these clubs, he volunteered his services for sponsored events such as mini-train rides for children or being a guide in a museum, and any other things he might be asked to do. Using his creative gift, Don hand made intricate scale models of several local and nearby train depots and gave the model to the depot for display.
Don was a long-time member of Town and Country Christian Church. Don’s faith in the Lord was strong and he did his best to live a servant’s life, always trying to make himself available to serve others in any way he could.
Donald is survived by his brother; Richard (Jayne) Bleam, nephew; Jonathan (Chelsea) Bleam all of Tennessee and step-daughter; Kindra (J.R.) Neal of Fall River, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his father; John Bleam and his mother; Jacqueline Bleam.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 10:00 am at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 11:00 am at the Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
Interment will immediately follow services at the Topeka Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Church, Hospice, or charity of your choice.
To share a memory of Donald or leave a special message for his family, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Donald Lee Bleam, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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