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People in Orthodontics
In Memoriam
Dr. Hendrik (Henk) Blom
Hendrik (Henk) Blom, 74, of Granite Bay, California,
passed away surrounded by loved ones on December
12, 2022, after a valiant fight against Parkinson's
disease. Henk had a passion for life and adventure.
He loved traveling, hiking and biking outdoors, and
spending time with his family while taking photos
of it all. He was always on the go and made the
most of every moment.
Henk was born on September 21, 1948, to Emile
and Francisca Blom in Java, Indonesia. When he
was six years old, the family moved from Indonesia
to the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, Henk liked
to ice skate and play soccer. The Blom family then
immigrated to America on July 26, 1961.
Henk valued hard work and took pride in his accomplishments.
Coming to America and not knowing
a word of English, Henk worked tirelessly to build a
better life in America for himself and his family. He
helped support his family by working various jobs,
including a morning paper delivery route and at a
fast food restaurant, all while pursuing his studies to
attend the University of California, Davis and graduate
with a bachelor's degree in botany. On September
18, 1970, he became a U.S. citizen, which he
described as a very proud moment in his life. While
he loved the sciences, he decided his career path
would be in dentistry, specifically orthodontics.
While going to school during the week and working
as a general dentist on the weekend, he met his wife,
Ellise, a dental assistant at the University of California,
San Francisco (UCSF). One of his favorite stories to
tell was how she was the one who let him know he
got into orthodontic school. For such a calm man,
it is one time he really let loose, running around the
car yelling in excitement. Not only did he get into
the school he wanted to, but being able to attend
UCSF meant he would get to stay close to Ellise. He
received his doctorate in dentistry from UCSF in 1976
and his degree in orthodontics in 1979.
Henk had the privilege of being mentored and working
for many talented orthodontists over the years.
However, his ultimate dream was to start a practice of
his own. So in 1979, he moved back to the Sacramento
area to start his own practice. He practiced
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orthodontics in the Sacramento area for more than
30 years, dedicating most of his time to his practice in
Citrus Heights.
A well-respected orthodontist, he dedicated himself
to his craft, practice, and patients. While he had a
very successful career, he always made sure he let his
children know that while compliments are nice, he
was only as good as his last case, and he made sure
to give his patients everything he could all the time.
While owning his own practice was time-consuming,
he always made sure to spend time with his family.
One of his favorite things was picking his kids up
from school on Friday and having a night out. Sometimes
it was a bike ride, miniature golfing, or bowling.
He also shared his love of traveling the world with his
family; they traveled everywhere from Europe multiple
times, Canada, the East Coast, Hawaii, High Sierra
Camps in Yosemite, Alaska, Machu Picchu, Galapagos
Islands, Iceland, Indonesia, Bhutan, Morocco, Japan,
and Thailand, to name a few places.
Ever the explorer, he also enjoyed solo trips,
including to Patagonia, the Grand Canyon, Zion,
Death Valley, and Pinnacles National Park. When
not traveling the world, he enjoyed staying active.
He rode his bike every Sunday morning, usually up
Auburn-Folsom on his way to Newcastle or Auburn.
Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Henk
as a friend described him as a kind soul. His family
and anyone who worked with him knew the high
standards he set for himself and others. One of his
favorite quotes was, " Perfection is the goal, but
excellence will be tolerated. " His life is a testament
to that saying. He was an excellent orthodontist,
son, father, and grandfather. He was appreciated by
all who knew him and will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and
Francisca Blom. He is survived by his wife, Ellise, and
children, Brandon (Elizabeth), Dane (Ashlee), and
Sydney Blom; five grandchildren; and siblings Mike
and Marianne Blom.
Written by Dr. Ellise Blom
Granite Bay, CA
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