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Gladwin Bellamy Obituary
Glady graduated From Lodi High School in 1970. His main interests in high school were basketball, journalism, government and friends. He was a writer for the Lodi High's "The Flame" newspaper and named Lodi High's Senior Athlete for his skills on the basketball court. In 1970, he was the co-winner of Lodi High's coveted James Conklin Sports Award for his 4 years of outstanding play and was inducted into the Lodi Sports Hall of Fame in 2001. After high school he attended Delta College with finishing at Sacramento State with his business degree.
Glady's first job was at Lodi's R&J Packing at the age of 15, gave him his passion for the fruit business. He has lived in Wenatchee, Wash. Since 1976 where he was the president & co-owner on Columbia Marketing Int. or CMI in Wenatchee, Wash one of the states largest marketing firms for apples, cherries and pears in the region.
Glady is survived by his wife Chris and his stepsons Tom Bellamy, wife Regan, Rob and wife Karen and stepdaughter Stephanie Schmidt. Glady's is also survived by his brothers & sisters, Barbara Wells and husband Lin of Pomona, CA, Becky Taylor and husband Dave of Fort Collins, Co., Doug Bellamy and wife Linda of Elk Grove, Ca. and Terry Bellamy and fiancée Donna of Stockton.
The funeral will be held at the First Methodist Church, 1601 5th St., Wenatchee Friday at 2pm. Afterwards a gathering to celebrate his life will be held at the Wenatchee Golf & Country Club. Cards and condolences can be sent to Chris Bellamy 983 Briarwood Drive, East Wenatchee, Wa. 98802.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gladwin Bellamy
Terry Bellamy
September 30, 2023
13yrs - wow has time gone by - miss you everyday-your little Bro -Love
Terry or as we called each other - Slick
Robert Smith
March 29, 2021
I met Glady in the dorms at Sacramento State in 1972--we played intramural football and basketball together. A true gentleman and an incredibly nice person---fun times--I feel fortunate to have known him. He is surely missed and was loved by all.
Bob Smith
Terry Bellamy
October 11, 2010
To all, thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Terry Bellamy, Lodi, California
Raquel Briseno
October 7, 2010
My deepest condolences to Chris and the entire CMI family. Glady, was a very kind individual that presented a great aura and beautiful smile whenever he was present in a room. He will no doubt be deeply missed, and no doubt has made a great impact in the lives of many individuals.
Sharon McDougall
October 7, 2010
God Bless this gentle, loving giant who gave so much to all of the people fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him in his short life. It's a comfort to know that he is now our "guiding light" and can now wrap those long, lanky arms around us all! Rest in Peace Glady.
Stuart and Sharon McDougall Wenatchee WA
October 7, 2010
God Bless this gentle, loving giant who gave so much to all of the people fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him in his short life. It's a comfort to know that he is now our "guiding light" and can now wrap those long, lanky arms around us all! Rest in Peace Glady.
Stuart & Sharon McDougall Wenatchee WA
October 6, 2010
My sincere condolences.
I know him in Chile in the fruit Industry.
Antonio Lorca
Clinton Taylor
October 6, 2010
He was a great Uncle and a Great man. I will forever keep memories of great times spent laughing and playing games close. Grandma and Grandpa are happy to have Glady join them. -your nephew Clinton Taylor
Dan Salisbury
October 6, 2010
I was very shocked and sadden by the passing of Glady. We had recently enjoyed sharing old times with Glady and Chris at our high school reunion this summer. What a treat that was for me to get to see Glady again. My sincere condolences to Glady's family. Dan Salisbury
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