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Frances Bellman Obituary

Bellman Frances Oliver Bellman. A Celebration of Life will be held for Frances Oliver Bellman, 68, of Granville, on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 110 W. Broadway, in Granville, Ohio with Rev. Karen J. Chakoian as celebrant. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the McPEEK-HOEKSTRA FUNERAL HOME, 133 S. Prospect St., in Granville. A 1973 graduate of The Ohio State University, Fran retired in 2010 after 35 years of teaching kindergarten and first grade at the French Run Elementary in the Reynoldsburg City School District. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mcpeekhoekstra.com. where a complete obituary is available.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2017.

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Mick

February 14, 2025

Rest in peace my cousin

February 27, 2017

To the Bellman Family, you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God give you the needed strength to endure, during this very trying time.
(1 Corinthians 10:13)

TNF - OH

Laurel Siefert Dale

February 27, 2017

When I met Franny not so long ago, my first reaction was : all those kids were so lucky to have her as their kindergarten teacher. She was simply vibrant with the love of life and the love of people including butterflies. She earnestly described showing to the children the actual emergence of monarch butterflies from their crysalises!!

A B

February 25, 2017

I'm so sorry for the loss of your love one. May you find peace and strength in our Heavenly Father. Ps 29:11

The Velliquette Family

February 23, 2017

To the Family, Friends and Loved Ones,

Mrs. Bellman was my son's Kindergarten teacher. His most remembered. She was kind hearted, thoughtful and gifted. We always appreciated her so much. With sincere sympathy and condolences.

Greg and Karen Veremko

February 23, 2017

We wish to add our sympathies on your loss. Hers was a long and brave fight, and through it all she remained optimistic.
May the Lord give you comfort and support.

Greg and Karen Veremko

February 22, 2017

Molly, Dan, Ben and families,

I was saddened to read of Fran's passing. It will truly be a celebration of life on Thurday. Fran radiated life! I last saw Fran at The Village Flower Basket buying Spring flowers. She always had time for a friendly chat and always had a positive outlook. Fran was an inspiration of how to carry on despite obstacles and challenges. Thinking about you.

-Monie Havens

monica pollard

February 22, 2017

Please accept my condolences to the family and friends, May you find comfort in the God of all comfort at this time.

Nia

February 22, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. We will certainly keep your family in our prayers. (John 5:28)

February 21, 2017

I'm deeply sorry for your loss. 1Corinthians 1:3, 4

Kurt Jump

February 22, 2017

Sandy and Family,
I was sorry to hear of Frannie's passing. I will always hold fond memories of our growing up together. I had a nice visit with her at the Jump cousins reunion a while back, and I was so glad she was there. Although I won' t be able to attend the service, please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
KurtJump

Kurt Jump

February 21, 2017

Sandy and Family,
I was sorry to hear of Frannie's passing. I will hold fond memories of her and our years growing up together. I got to have a nice visit with her at the Jump cousins'reunion a while back, and it was great catching up with her. I'm so glad she was there. I won't be able to attend the service, but know that you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kurt Jump

G. H.

February 21, 2017

You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. May the God of peace and comfort be with you at this time.
Proverb 12:28

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Kathy Howell

February 21, 2017

Dan and Molly,
I am so sorry that you have lost Fran. She was a wonderful person and I have fond memories of "back in the day" of Meghan and Molly and all the little ones in preschool. I think of this tragic loss and it is hard to believe that this chapter has closed so quickly and she is gone, but yet she truly does live on in all of you...and that makes me smile. Know you are loved and thought about. My prayers are with you all.

Mick O'Brien

February 21, 2017

I am Fran and Sandy's first cousin. I am very sorry for our loss. When I think of Fran, l can't ever remember a time that I didn't see her wonderful smile. My Aunt and Uncle raised two wonderful and special young ladies. I am very proud to tell everyone that they are my family. God bless all.

Dee Meyersburg

February 21, 2017

My thoughts are with you as Mrs. Bellman was an amazing teacher and person. She will be missed.

February 20, 2017

I am Fran and Sandy's first cousin Mick O'Brien. In all of my memories of Fran, l never saw her when she was not smiling. My Aunt and Uncle raised two very very special and wonderful young ladies. Of course my Aunt and Uncle were the same as their girls. I am very proud to let everyone know that they are my family. I am very sorry for your loss and my heart is broken right now. I know she already organising some event in heaven. God bless all of you. I will be there on Thursday. Love and prayers to all.

Margaret Drury

February 20, 2017

Dear Sandy. Daniel, Molly, and all of Fran's family and friends, I am very sorry and sad to hear of Fran's passing. I grew up with her in Willard, and I remember that she always had a nice smile, and was always fun-loving. I know that she will be greatly missed. May our good Lord FILL each of you with HIS peace and comfort. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Drury

Rebecca M

February 20, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Almighty God heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds (Ps 147:3). My sympathy to you and your family.

Carmencity Moomaw

February 20, 2017

Mr. Bellman and Molly,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Thoughts and prayers for your and your family.
May Fran's soul rest in peace.

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