Brian Noble Bloomquist, 58, of Paxton passed away May 19, 2019 at home.

Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E Pells, Paxton with Pastor David Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cemetery, Paxton.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Brian was born June 11, 1960 in Paxton the son of John Noble and Dorothy Jean Hollister Bloomquist. He married Carissa McClure June 28, 1980 at the United Methodist Church, Paxton.

Brian is survived by one son, Erik Bloomquist of Rockford; one daughter, Audrey Bloomquist of Urbana; two sisters, Barbara Connally of Naperville, Lynn Elliott of Paxton and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Brian graduated from Paxton High School in 1978. He was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church, Paxton. For a number of years, Brian was a mechanic at Birkey's Farm Store. He then went on to become a member of the IBEW 601 in Champaign and was employed as a journeyman electrician for over 20 years.

Brian was a handyman always willing to help where he was needed. He had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening and working in his yard. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan.

Memorials may be to Evangelical Covenant Church, Paxton or an organization of the donor's choice. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com.