1931
2013
EDWARD "BLAIR" BELDEN Edward "Blair" Belden passed away September 22, 2013, at the age of 81, of respiratory failure at the VA Hospital in Loma Linda, California. He was born October 22, 1931, in Hollywood, California to Luther and Lucille Belden. Blair grew up in Riverside and graduated from Poly High in 1949. After graduation Blair enlisted in the U.S. Navy and went into flight school at Pensacola, Florida. After graduation from flight school, he became a Marine pilot and spent time in Korea during the war as a photo recon pilot. While in the service Blair married Darlene Harling of Riverside and resided in Cherry Point, North Carolina and Riverside, California. Blair and Darlene were married 20 years and had two children, Jan and Steve. After the service Blair spent eight years at Kaiser Steel as a blast furnace foreman. He then became an insurance broker and owned his own business, Calvert-Belden Insurance Agency in Colton, California for 40 years. Blair retired in 2000. He spent his life in the Inland Empire area. In 1975 Blair married his wife Carol and they had 40 beautiful years together. They resided in Calimesa, California. Blair is survived by his wife Carol; his daughter Jan Belden of Loma Linda, CA; his son Steve Belden and his wife Helene of Ridgecrest, CA and his son Carl Lufkin of Moreno Valley, CA. Blair is also survived by four grandchildren Hannah Hill and her husband Mike and Spencer Belden all of Ridgecrest, CA, Nicole Lufkin and Tyler Lufkin both of Yucaipa, CA. Blair was a brilliant man and had enormous humor. He was a commercial pilot, belonged to the Tail Hook association and the Elks. Blair loved everything in life and could talk to anyone about anything. He and Carol loved trains, traveling, motorcycles, boating and many other things. Blair was author of two books and sketched beautifully. Graveside service with Military Honors Friday, October 4, 2013, at 11:00am, at Stewart Sunnyslope Cemetery, 40 Pennsylvania Avenue, Beaumont, California. In lieu of flowers please donate to the VA Hospital in Loma Linda in Blair's memory. Graveside is casual dress and following will be a celebration of Blair's life at his resident recreation hall. Arrangements were entrusted to Weaver Mortuary, 1177 Beaumont Avenue, Beaumont, California. 951-845-1141 To leave condolences or sign the online guest book, please visit www.weaver-mortuary.com
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Carol,
Sorry for your loss.
Jeff Jensen
November 23, 2013
Very sad news. Have misssed you, Uncle Blair, longer than you know. Thinking of your family members,
Rae Filby McEntire
Rae McEntire
October 28, 2013
My thoughts are with your families at this time.
I've missed you for a long time, Uncle Blair.
Judith Filby-Beaulet
Los Angeles, CA
October 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gloria Thomas
October 2, 2013
I graduated in 1949 from Poly High School, as did Blair. I remember him as a gentle, kind and good friend. He will be missed. Robin Burke Voorhies
Robin Voorhies
October 1, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about Blair. Our deepest sympathy goes to Carol and their family. We always enjoyed Blair when we were with him.
Bill and Marlene
October 1, 2013
What great friends Blair and Bob were -- love that they had that special coffee date before they went into the hospital and then went home to the Lord within five days of each other. Betty Trimble
October 1, 2013
Dear Carol and Family, You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of Blair. We remember what a great person he was to know. Bob & Maryann
Bob Stoker
September 30, 2013
Since my return to CA. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Blair and enjoying his company these past 5 years. He was always a source of knowledge and more than willing to share and help whenever needed. I was especially touched by his devotion and love for his wife Carol. It was obvious to me and others the love that they shared with each other. Blair's humor, his benevolence and generosity to others will be missed by all of us.
September 27, 2013
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