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Richard Bellamy Obituary

84, died peacefully on Nov 1, 2010 in Sonoma, CA. Dick grew up in Knoxville, Iowa, a town he fondly remembered. He pursued his lifelong love of books as first a salesman and then as Acquisitions Librarian at Sonoma State University. Dick enjoyed music, particularly opera, collecting, restaurants, and his extended family. In his later years he became an accomplished collage artist. Dick was the son of the late Herbert and Ruth Bellamy of Knoxville, Iowa. Dick is survived by his loving sister Eleanor Bellamy Hopkins, of Des Moines, Iowa; nieces Ruthann Hopkins and Melissa Holland (Michael), and nephew David Hopkins (Lisa). At his request, no services will be held. DUGGAN'S MISSION CHAPEL SONOMA www.duggansmissionchapel.com

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Published by Press Democrat from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2010.

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