"Dear Kathy, Phil, Dave and Grant: You were blessed with good parents and they with good children. We send our sincere condolences as we remember your father (and mother). May God's Blessings and your indelible memories bring you comfort as you continue the legacy of a wonderful family. Best wishes, Dick & Fern Heitholt"
In loving memory of
Robert Bellis
May 16, 2013
Robert L. Bellis, age 92, of 2130 Harrison, formerly of 2625 Woodale Ct., died Thursday (May 16, 2013) at 11:05 am in Good Samaritan Home.
He was born December 22, 1920 in Enid, OK the son of Joseph and Eathel Hiett Bellis. On June 24, 1950 he married Dorothy Mae Larimore in Payson, IL. She preceded him in death January 25, 2011.
He graduated from Monmouth High School and attended Monmouth College for 2 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 - 1946 and served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII. Mr. Bellis was a manager at Bowman Shoe Company for 42 years.
He was a member of Vermont Street United Methodist Church, Rotary, Kiwanis, and the Elks Lodge. He was a musician who played for 15 years in the Heidelburg German Band and for 17 years on the Mark Twain Riverboat Dinner Cruises. One of his favorite hobbies was oil-painting.
Survivors include: a daughter, Kathy Galvan of Albuquerque, NM; 3 sons, Phil (Pamela) Bellis, Dave (Carri) Bellis, of Quincy,and Grant (Nancy) Bellis, of Bloomington, IL; 11 grandchildren, Gabe and Granger Galvan; Emily, Elaina, Olivia and Avery Bellis; Drake, Eric and Chloe Bellis, and J.R. and Wrigley Bellis; a sister, Shirley Dillon of Quincy. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Elizabeth McMahon, and Lula Mulane, a brother, Lindel Bellis, a brother-in-law George Dillon, a daughter-in-law, Anita Bellis, and a granddaughter Christy Bangert.
Services: 11:00 am Wednesday (May 22, 2013) at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Disseler officiating.
Visitation: 5:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday (May 21, 2013) at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Memorials: Good Samaritan Home or Vermont St. Methodist Church
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"Grant, Nancy, J.R. & Wrigley: You guys are in our thoughts as you move through these next few days. We'll look forward to visiting more as you return home. Warmest wishes, Alex & Sue"
"It was a great pleasure to have known Bob Bellis through the Heidelberg Dance Band. He always "gave us the time," no matter where we played. Condolences to the family and folks who knew and appreciated his contribution to the culture of Quincy."
"Dear Dave, and Phil, I really liked your parents, since I moved from Quincy in 1998, that was the last time I saw both of them. You had nice parents, both were funny and loving. God bless all of you and may their souls be in heaven together. Paul"