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George Bellows Obituary

GEORGE FERRIS BELLOWS, died Monday, May 30, 2005, in Houston, Texas. Born 1925 in Oklahoma City to Anna and Warren Bellows, he moved with his family to Houston 1n 1936. George graduated from the Kinkaid School and attended Rice University and the University of Texas, where he received a degree in civil engineering after serving in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Following graduation, he joined his father and brothers at the W. S. Bellows Construction Corporation as an engineer, eventually becoming president in 1979. During those years George was involved with various committees of the Associated General Contractors of America, also serving as president of the Houston Chapter, One of the prime interests of George's life was his devotion to the Texas Medical Center, where he was a Board member from 1976 to the present. His particular love was Texas Children's Hospital. He joined the Board in 1967, serving as president from 1973 - 1975 and chairman in 1983. He served on numerous committees, including the Building Committee from 1971 until the present. George was a member of and former president of The Houston Country Club. At, UT, he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Ann Harris Bellows of San Angelo; his parents; his brother, Warren; and sister, Elizabeth Williams. He is survived by his wife, Lois DuBose Miller Bellows; son, Dr. Wayne Bellows and wife, Laura of Mill Valley, California; daughter, Marilyn Bellows and her husband, Doug Edmondson, of Austin; brother, Frank and wife, Sanny; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express deepest appreciation to Dr. James Pool. A Memorial Service will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon Thursday, the 2nd of June 2005 at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 717 Sage. In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests that memorials be directed to Texas Children's Hospital or the charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from May 31 to Jun. 2, 2005.

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Brian Bennick

June 2, 2005

The construction industry will not be the same without George Bellows.

Our prayers are with the Bellows family.

Ann McClellan

June 2, 2005

George leaves for us fond memories of a long life of compassion, care and love for everyone, especially his employees. I learned from George the importance of caring in everything I did. It's truly a great loss and our deepest sympathies to the Bellows family.

We will certainly miss him.

Larry and Ann McClellan

Richard "Dick" Montgomery

June 1, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the Bellows family in this time of such great loss.



I worked for George at W.S.Bellows Construction. George always had the time and interest for his construction hands. He will never be forgotten.

HARRY A. (MOE) TAYLOR

June 1, 2005

SO SORRY ABOUT THE DEATH OF A BROTHER IN KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS.I WILL

TRY TO GIVE THE NEWS OF HIS PASSING

TO OTHERS WHO KNEW IN OTHER PARTS

OF OUR STATE WHO I KEEP WITH.AEKDB

John and Maureen Hurst

June 1, 2005

My father and mother, Gordon and Madeline Hurst, also send their prayers. George was a good man.

Tony Simoneaux

June 1, 2005

My employment working for George was a memorable experience. Freguently George had me working on projects for former employees that needed financial help. I will always remember the compassion George had for everyone.

My prayers are with the Bellows family at this time of such a great loss.

charles collins

June 1, 2005

George was my mentor and very good friend we will remember him always

Judy wilson

May 31, 2005

Judy Wilson-Dale, TX

Ira Dillard

May 31, 2005

My wife Jo, my daughter Susan and I wish to convey to the Bellows family our deepest and sincerest sympathies.



George was my beloved friend and I will miss him dearly.

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