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Joan Bellos Obituary
BELLOS, Joan Elizabeth
(Age 82)
Died peacefully on May 7, 2011 -" her 82nd birthday -" at Regency at Northpointe extended care facility. She had been battling health issues for the prior eight months before her passing. She was born on May 7th, 1929. Her father was Thomas Price and her mother was Pauline Torrance. They were living in Carbonado, WA when she was born. Her parents were divorced when she was young and her mother re-married Clifford Merrill, Joan's stepfather. Joan lived much of her younger life in Idaho and graduated from the University of Idaho with high honors. During her college years, she met her husband, Eugene Bellos. Joan and Gene moved from Moscow, ID to Spokane where they raised their children. After her time as a "stay at home mom", Joan went to work at the Crescent in downtown Spokane where she met many lifelong friends. She loved her family, her friends, her pets and life. She is survived by her daughter Susan (Michael) Bellan in Seattle; her beautiful granddaughters Shannon (Fresno), Larisa (Seattle), Sara (Seattle); her beloved daughter-in-law Maureen; and her dearest friend, Georgia along with many, many friends and extended family relatives. She was remembered at a graveside service held on Friday, 13th at Fairmount Memorial Park. Her family is planning a Celebration of Joan's Life on August 28th in Spokane. In lieu of any cards or flowers, please feel free to donate in Joan's memory to your personal favorite charity. Joan will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends. We will forever hold her in our hearts.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Bellos
6 Entries
Timmy
May 9, 2025
I hope you and Dad had shared joy on Derby day. It was an incredible run through a lot of traffic with a great result. I continue to miss what might have been, but treasure what was. I hope you met my boy, Jackson and my hubby, Ralph. Love you Sister
Dana Price Griffin
May 9, 2024
Joan was my sister. Happiest day of my life when I learned of her existence and saddest because I was kept from that knowledge for so long. We met in person when I was 18, corresponded for years and met on a few occasions. When our father passed in 1977, we mourned together. I miss her and what could have been. The unfairness of our separation continues to loom over me. But, I loved her regardless and was over the moon when I learned I was a great aunt to her granddaughters who are grown, beautiful young women. I will never understand why she and I were not a part of each others lives when I was a child. But I do understand loving someone you barely know because they are blood. We did share laughs, tears, and love. I treasure that and the brief times we had together. Joan, you are missed in ways no one else can know but you and I.
Timmy
May 9, 2022
I think of you all the time. This year the Kentucky derby was on your birthday. Remember that he passed right after returning from the race in 1977. I imagine you watched together this year. Happy birthday, my sister.
Timmy
Susan Bellan
May 18, 2011
My Dearest Mom ... gosh I miss you. It's so weird that you are gone. I keep thinking I need to make arrangements to come to Spokane to see you again, then I remember. I keep waiting for the "509" phone calls. They don't happen. I love you so much and I miss you even more. I thought I would have you much longer, not to be. Your loving daughter, Susie
Dana Griffin
May 17, 2011
Joan,
The are no words to adequately express how I feel at the loss we both had for so many years. My joy for you is that you had a wonderful family and granddaughters who adore you. May you rest in peace.
Timmy
Shannon Bellos
May 16, 2011
Grandma,
You were one of the most important people in my life. You helped to shape who I am today, and I miss you more than anyone will ever know. I love you always and forever.
Love,
Shannon
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