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Dara Belue Obituary
She was born May 11, 1976, in Worland, Wyo., a daughter of Darrell and Bonnie Chenowen. She was a bright and beautiful person who was loved by all who knew her.
Dara was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a born leader, an optimist, a peacemaker and a class act in every way! She graduated with honors from Shepherd High School in 1994.
She continued her education at Rick College in Rexburg, Idaho, where she received an Associates Degree in Interior Design in 1997. She was employed by Davidson Designs in Billings and loved her work.
She married Matthew T. Belue on May 9, 1998, in Cardston, Alberta, Canada and together they owned and operated the Baachachik Fireworks in Hardin. Their time together was never wasted, they traveled, worked, played and prayed together, as they shared their hopes and lived their dreams. Her favorite job was the sacred work of being a wife and mother.
Her son John Darrell preceded Dara in death.
Survivors include her husband, Matt Belue, son, Tristan Matthew and daughter, Rachel Leigh of Hardin; her parents, Darrell and Bonnie Chenoweth of Shepherd; her sisters, Janae and her husband Pedro Salazar of Billings, BethAnn and her husband Ed Sherod of Shepherd; a brother, Jared and his wife Michelle Chenoweth of Great Falls; her grandparents, Eunice Chenoweth of Wyoming, George and Beth Foggin of Canada; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, in the Hardin Middle School Auditorium. She will be laid to rest in the Hardin Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Dara Belue Memorial Educational Fund, First Interstate Bank, Hardin, MT 59034.
Memories and Condolences
for Dara Belue
Steve Matz -Big Sky Pyrotechnics
December 18, 2004
Matt and Family...My Heart felt Sympathy for your Loss...
Brady and Carrie Wagner
December 6, 2004
We are deeply sorry for your loss!
Angie Stokes
December 2, 2004
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire family that is suffering Dara's loss.
May God's strength & serenity be with you all!
I had the priviledge of meeting Dara, while working at Davidson Designs, shortly after her internship there.
Also being a 28 year old wife and mother of 2, just really reminds me of how we can not take life or each other for granted!
Right now, hug everyone you know and tell them how much you love them!
God Bless,
Angie (Blonski) Stokes & family
The Al Sargents
December 2, 2004
You are in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless You All.
Bud & Lois Dudik
November 26, 2004
Dear Bonnie, Darell, and family : OH how our hearts cry with yours. We too were on the road traveling that icy morning coming to Utah for Thanksgiving week. So we understand how this terrible accident could happen. Our prayers and love are with you. Love, Bud and Lois
LAURIE & ROSE LAMBERT
November 25, 2004
TO THE BELUE FAMILY;
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF A DEAR LOVE ONE. MAY THE COMFORT OF BEING AN ETERNAL FAMILY WILL HELP LIGHTEN YOUR PAIN AND GRIEF.
Jenny & Ken Rafferty
November 25, 2004
We offer our sincerest sympathy to the family may you find comfort in the closeness of family and friends in the days ahead.
Gina Forsberg
November 25, 2004
To all of Dara's family, my prayers will be with you. I went to college with Dara and she was such a fun, sweet, strong person. May the Lord strengthen you all during this difficult time. Love, Gina Forsberg
Jody, Michael, Mark and Jessie Lamp
November 24, 2004
To Matt, Tristan, Rachel and all of Dara's family and friends: I was so sadden to learn of Dara's passing from Phyllis Rapp. Our children, Mark and Jessie, have played with Tristan and Rachel many times at the Rapp household. We are so, so sorry for your loss. My husband and I loss our best friend to a car accident 4 years ago. We have coped knowing that he (as I've learned Dara did) lived life to the fullest everyday. Although it's difficult to realize now, Dara was obviously needed elsewhere and called to do many greater things as she is now home with her Lord and Savior. Our deepest sympathies to you.
Sheila Harrison
November 24, 2004
We are sadden at these times but know that Dara is with our Heavenly Father and John at this time. Dara was loved by all of us and will be missed in our lives. All our love and support to all of you.
The Harrison Family
Lee Holmes
November 24, 2004
My deepest sympathy to both families. How difficult this may be. One so young and so much more of life to live. We must know that Heavenly Father has other plans of which we know not. May a comforting spirit promised be with you.
Karrie & Mitch Hendrickson
November 24, 2004
It is hard to believe that my sweet friend has moved on. When I last saw her, she was pregnant with Rachel. Being a mother and wife was so important to her that her outward appearance just glowed. She is a very special woman and I'm truly blessed to have known her. Her strength was really a comfort to me. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Uncle Rod, Aunt Audra, Amber, Cody, Carson Foggin
November 24, 2004
Our hearts go out to Matt, Tristin, and Rachel; as well to all the family. It is hard to understand why Heavenly Father needs to take our loved one's so early in life. Dara has always been a great example to our family, and will be truly missed. It is comforting to know that she is with her family that has gone on before her, and that we will be able to be with her one day.
Kathy Seader/Roberts
November 24, 2004
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of someone so wonderful as Dara. I have great memories of her babysitting my kids when they were younger! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the Lord bless you with sweet memories and the comfort that eternal life can bring to us!
Stacie Smelser
November 23, 2004
Bonnie, Darryl, Janae, Beth Ann, Jared and family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. For God to have taken her so early in her life, but while she was here she blessed so many peoples lives, including mine. She will be missed dearly by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you family.
Ivy Branam (Keeland)
November 23, 2004
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dara was a warm, outgoing, energetic person whom I enjoyed the company of very much. I know she enriched the lives of all she knew during her time here. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. Ivy, Aron and Irelyn Branam
Pat Seader
November 23, 2004
The last time I saw Dara was in the temple and she was absolutely beautiful that day! I remember her being the favorite baby sitter of my daughter, Kathy's, children, and she was just a year ahead of our son, Terry, in school and church classes. It is a consolation to know that she is with her son, John, at this time. Our sincere sympathy to Bonnie, Darrell and the entire family.
Paul & Stephanie & Gabriel Lynn
November 23, 2004
We can't seem to find the words to express our sorrow. Dara was so young; we are thankful that she had time to touch the people in life that she did. She will be missed deeply. Our hearts go out to all the family especially to Matt, Tristan and Rachel; may they find strength and support in those closest to them. We love you all,
Laura Porter
November 23, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with the Chenoweth and Belue families.
Chick and Virginia Lundberg
November 23, 2004
Dear Matt Clarence and Diane,
We are shocked and saddened by this. Just can't understand how it could happen. Wish we could be of some help. We know that we will all meet again and that is one of our blessings. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Chick and Virginia
Rich and Julie Herman
November 23, 2004
May God Bless your family!!!
Bill & Christine Crooks
November 23, 2004
Words simply can't express how heartbroken we are. We loved Dara. She was one of the nicest people we know. We will miss her very much. Our prayers and deepest sympathy our with her family. It helps to know that she is now with her son John Darrell and the Lord.
Cory Schaff
November 23, 2004
Dara was always a very sweet person, she always had a smile. I am very lucky to have known her.
Winona and Don Thomas
November 23, 2004
Dara was a wonderful neice, and was loved very much by all her family.
We will miss your smiling face, but we find comfort in knowing you are in the loving arms of our Lord. Our love and prayers go with you.
Aunt Winona and Uncle Don
MaryBeth Baxter (Simmons)
November 23, 2004
Dara was a wonderful, loving person. And a great friend, I was blessed to have known her.
ANNETTE KUNDA
November 22, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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