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Gary Belgarde Obituary
Earlham
In Loving Memory of Gary Leo Belgarde. Gary went to make his home with the Lord on May 14, 2015. He passed at his home in Earlham where he had move in March 2015. Gary was born on August 1, 1937 to Florence and Gregory Belgarde in Adel where he attend school and was a standout in football and track. In 1956 he married Donna Meacham of rural Minburn. He had many jobs over the years and served as president of the IBEW Local #55 in Des Moines. He also owned Belgarde Trucking for 28 years. Gary and Donna lived and raised their two daughters in Adel. They spent the last 28 years in Zapata, Texas where Gary drove a school bus for the Zapata School District. Gary is survived by his wife Donna of Earlham, daughter Terri(Craig) of Earlham, Toni(Kevin)Christy of San Diego, California, three grandsons Jason(Shannon)Belgarde of Adel, Clay Christy and Cole Christy of San Diego, three great grandchildren, Taylor, Declan, and Delaney Belgarde of Adel.
Memorial services will be held at the Dallas County Fairgrounds building on Monday evening May 18th at 6pm with a private family burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may go to Cradling New Life.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Belgarde
Lois Day
May 12, 2021
Our Class of 56 still loves and misses Gary. When we celebrate our 65th reunion this August, we will give him a hearty cheer!
HR Mealey
June 18, 2015
TRUCKED WITH HIM BACK IN THE 60,S RUNIN HIS old 943 2day 6,18,15 good man gone, will b missed!
May 26, 2015
Dear Donna & family, My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. It was such fun seeing & listening to Gary talk to us while we were having lunch out at Jon Hoy's farm. May you know the comfort & PEACE that comes from above. Priscilla Lee Giezentanner
Joey Frush Lord
May 24, 2015
Dear Gary, a part of the old gang. It's sad for those of us left, but we'll get together again in the next life. love you!
Sandy Caffrey
May 20, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy!!! My thoughts are with the whole family. May God be with you all..Love
Lois Day
May 20, 2015
Our class of '56 (Tough as nails, hard as bricks), will certainly miss Gary, an important character in our class from grade school, on through high school, and continuing as he attended our class reunions. We shall certainly miss our warm, gentle bear--well, gentle but carrying a strong hammer! It was such fun hearing him tell how he instilled order in his school bus route. Reaching under his seat for a hammer, he turned with the hammer toward his rowdy passengers, telling them that one blow to their kneecaps would help them remember their manners, and that their knees would remember throughout their lifetime. Of course, he never had to use the hammer, and of course, he never would have anyway.
Bet Gary & Skip are having a good time together now! Dear Donna and family, my prayers and love are with you.
Lois Fredregill Day
May 20, 2015
My husband and I met the Belgarde's in Zapata where my parents winter. My dad and him became fast friends. This past winter my dad had the opportunity to be a truly wonderful friend and that friendship will always be held close in my dad's heart. God's Blessings on you , Gary ! Go shouting for the next big game to begin !! All our best, Kris and Tony Fox, Jamestown, ND
Shayne Schaefer
May 19, 2015
The Schaefer family in Zapata sends our condolences.
Alison Gustafson
May 18, 2015
I did not know Gary but I am close to his daughter Toni. I have to say this world lost a wonderful man because he raised an amazing daughter who is one of the most caring,loving and compassionate people I know. RIP
Shari Reynolds
May 18, 2015
Sosorry to hear of your loss! Hope our great GOD of all creation is your strength in these hard days... We have lots of memories. I know you do to! With deep reguards♡ Ron & Shari Williams
May 18, 2015
I was Gary's football coach at Adel H.S. when he was a sophomore and junior. He was an outstanding athlete and person. We worked together on a bridge gang one summer and Gary, I and two other of his friends traveled to Colo. one spring break. Gary was one of my favorite people. Always pleasant and generous. He will be missed. I pray he is with the Lord. My sympathies to Donna and the family members. God bless. - Harlan Phillips, Bella Vista, AR.
Carol, Del & Rona Skow-Mallicoat Shores
May 18, 2015
I know Gary meant the world to all of You. "His Peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:7 May God Bless All of You..
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