Miriam Lois Blosser

Miriam Lois (King) Blosser, 63, a follower of and believer in Jesus Christ, her Lord and Saviour, passed into her heavenly home on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Miriam “Mim” was born to Paul and Lois (Meyer) King on August 26, 1961. She was born into a Christian home and was baptized as an adult into that faith. As a pastor’s daughter, Mim moved several times during her childhood, entering fully into the life of Mennonite churches in rural areas and small towns in Illinois. She visited many national parks on family camping trips. As an adult, she lived in Indiana, Kansas, Spain, and eventually Florida, where she settled. In each place, Mim developed deep and lasting friendships, and she always found a church that continued to ground her in faith. Mim graduated from Goshen College with a degree in elementary education. During her college years, she studied for a semester in Costa Rica. After several years in the classroom, she began work as an administrative assistant, primarily in educational settings. She also worked as a certified massage therapist for many years. As a young adult, Mim spent one year in Barcelona, Spain volunteering with the Mennonite Mission Board, in a home for disabled women. This experience was transformative, as she learned about the culture and made lifelong friends. Mim kept her Spanish language skills and remained close to the body of believers in Barcelona, continuing to follow their services online. Mim married Michael Blosser on November 28, 1997. Mike and Mim lived their life in the plural, accompanied by Shadow, their German Shepherd. Theirs was a close and very loving relationship. Surrounded by many friends, they found a home in Bayside Community Church. This church community was central to their life. Motorcycle ministry was a demonstration of their evangelistic outreach to others. Mim prayed daily for the Kingdom Builders Ministry; the Bible and its message guided her life. A visit to Mim’s church friends in Spain and France was a highlight for Mike and Mim. And, through the years, Mim’s help to her parents was vital, God’s love in action. Over the past year, Mim faced a devastating illness that weakened her extremities; she was unable to walk or care for herself. The diagnosis of ALS finally came just days before her death. Even with the extreme hardships, Mim spoke often with such gratitude for her life; she counted each part of her life as a blessing. She told stories of the many opportunities that life had afforded her, of her many friendships, while noting that others suffered more than she. Her gratitude was exemplary. Her spirit was pure compassion and generosity. Miriam was predeceased by her parents, who she now joins in the presence of her Savior and God. She is survived by her dear husband Michael Blosser. She leaves her siblings, Sara (Marlin Yoder), David (Laurel), and Dan (Sally). She is also survived by cherished nieces Katie, Eva, Elisabeth, Alyssa, Andrea, Sylvia, and Rebecca, as well as many cousins. A sister-in-law, Melanie Blosser, also survives. Memorial service for Miriam will be held at Bayside Community Church, Lakewood Ranch, on Saturday, February 8th at 10:30 with pastors Burnard Scott and David Cooper. Interment will follow in the Palms Memorial Park. Memorial contributions in Mim’s name may be made to Kingdom Builders Ministry of the Bayside Community Church, a ministry close to Mim’s heart, at: https://www.mybayside.church/give/kingdom-builders The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness[b] for his name's sake Psalm 23: 1-3 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5

Miriam Lois Blosser

August 26, 1961 - January 25, 2025