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Thomas Belbeck Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Dan Fish
March 19, 2019
Janice, I hope time's passing has treated you and yours well. Those of us whose lives were touched by Tom remember him fondly. He was a gentle soul. Love and best wishes, Danny
Gary Belbeck
June 14, 2007
To the Thomas Belbeck family:
On behalf of my family,our sincere sympathies to all of Thomas's family members and frieds.
Fellow Turnerman
April 13, 2007
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.
CWO2 R. Eric Peterson, USN (Ret.)
April 13, 2007
For FTM2 Tom Belbeck, although we never served together, I was fortunate to have been a part of the wonderful legacy you passed along as a crewmember of the finest U.S. Navy ship to ever sail the seven seas, the USS Richmond K.Turner (CG-20). Thank for you proud and dedicated service to our country. May you have Fair Winds and Following Seas as you navigate the heavens.
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Bill Kunze
April 6, 2007
To the Belbeck Family-
I know Tom will hold a special place in your memory. He will also be in ours. I first met Tom about ten years after my leaving the Navy. He just happened to get a teaching job where I was teaching and we were both surprised to learn that he and I had both served on the same ship and that he knew most of my old shipmates even though he had served about six months after I left. I taught in the same program with him for about three years here in Minnesota. Not only was he one great and natural teacher, he was fabulously gifted in communicating with his students. Most of all, I will miss his great sense of humor and his eternal optimism. When he got his lay off notice due to a lack of students, we would caution him about getting a “short timers attitude” and he would make us laugh by saying “what are they going to do to me, hire me?” He is loved by many, and that is the true value of life. He made this world a better place so he truly deserves to be in a better place now.
Niki Haeg
April 2, 2007
On behalf of my mom and sister, I want to thank all of you for your kind words and thoughts during this difficult time for our family. It has been nice hearing all the fun stories about my dad and how my dad has touched each of your lives. My dad was a good man and will definately be missed.
Kevin Robertson
April 2, 2007
Janice, I am so very sorry about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Bob Glass
March 31, 2007
To the Belbeck family
I met Tom when I was a student at Dakota County Technical College. I learned almost everything I know about electronics from him. My son Andy Glass went out with one of your girls. Andy is now an officer in the Air Force. I was also in the military. I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I will visit him at the Fort Snelling Cemetery.
Bonnie Parker
March 29, 2007
I was really sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Tom was a real nice & friendly guy & we enjoyed working at Canterbury Park with him. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Ray Newberry
March 28, 2007
Janice, I am sorry to here of you loss,I'll remember Tom fondly. Hope all is well with you and the girls.
Mark Elfman
March 28, 2007
Janice,
Angela and I were very saddened to hear of Tom's passing. I served with him on the R.K. Turner back in the '60s and had lost contact until just before our last reunion. It was so wonderful to renew our friendship. Tom will be missed very much. We will keep you in our prayers.
Bill Gibbs
March 28, 2007
Jnice-
I will miss Tom so very much. We communicted a lot the past six months.
I just can't beleive he is gone..
Two bells for Thomas Belbeck. may he rest in peace.
Dan Fish
March 27, 2007
Janice, Mary Ann and I were shocked and saddened to receive your email. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. I will be talking with you more.
Danny and Mary Ann Fish
Jim Mills
March 27, 2007
Janice -
We will miss him forever. Hug the family for us please.
Diane and Jim MIlls
Doug & Margee Hedin
March 27, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Randy Penrod
March 27, 2007
To the Belbeck Family-
I was so saddened when Mom called and left a message on Sunday to hear that Tom had passed away. Her message brought back a flood of memories. Though I’d only seen Tom once in the past 42 years, those memories of all of us playing, and sometimes fighting, still fill me with strong and wonderful thoughts and reflections of a childhood growing up on Oakland Avenue.
On behalf of the Penrod family, please accept our most sincere sympathies, condolences and prayers.
Ron Oliver
March 26, 2007
Janice, I am so sorry for your loss.
I worked with Tom at Canterbury and have several fond memories.
I know he loved you and adored his daughters and grand children.
He was a good man and a good freind.
He will be missed.
Anne Pepple
March 26, 2007
Janice, I was so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. He was way too young to go but at least you know he is in a better place. I have warm memories of Tom and especially remember you talking about his love of fishing and the cabin up north. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you; I'll give you a call soon.
Allan Dahlmeir
March 25, 2007
To the Belbeck family: I'm sorry for your loss and may your memories comfort you. I'll always be thankful to Tom for introducing me to my career path and for being a positive and fun teacher. My heart goes out to you now and for the days ahead.
March 25, 2007
Thank you for your unselfish service to your country.
An American Citizen
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