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Sen. Feinstein's Husband Richard Blum Remembered at Funeral Service in SF

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A memorial service was held Friday in San Francisco for Richard Blum, financier, entrepreneur and husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

Family, friends and political leaders gathered at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco. People gathered early as Feinstein was hugged on her way inside for the public memorial for her husband of more than 40 years.

โ€œDick Blum had purpose and commitment. Whether it was taking on issues of poverty engaged in civic action, addressing politics or business or human rights,โ€ said Mickey Kantor.

Rabbi Jonathan Singer addressed friends, family and political leaders. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former mayors, Gov. Gavin Newsom and others attended. Speakers shared their memories.

โ€œDickโ€™s fellow regents mourn with you today but we also celebrate his truly extraordinary and adventurous life and all the good that he did in California and around the globe,โ€ said Janet Reilly, UC Regent.

Blum was known for his work as a UC regent, an exceptional financier, and his commitment in Nepal and Tibet as a philanthropist. Letters were read from Bill Clinton and the Dali Lama.

Former California Governor Jerry Brown described their friendship.

โ€œI see Dick and more of a really good human being that had that breadth of experience. You can do business you and do the university and you can do good,โ€ he said.

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