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Joseph Belchic Obituary
1957-2019
Joseph David Belchic, 62 passed away on December 2, 2019. He was born May 11, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas.
David started nursery school at St. Francis Episcopal Day School and Church in Houston. He also attended Memorial Jr. High School. The summer before High School, David went to Culver Military Summer camp and graduated as Regimental Commander. He was then scholarshiped his freshman year at Culver Military Academy. For the remainder of high school David went to Westchester Sr. High School and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1975. He graduated from The University of Texas in 1979 with a BS in Chemical Engineering. While at UT, David was the president of his fraternity, Kappa Alpha and a member of The Texas Cowboys. David received his Masters in Finance from Houston Baptist University.
David was successful in owning and operating his own company, Joseph Energy Inc. from 1987 to the present. He was in the Upstream/Midstream Oil & Gas business.
He is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Lowe Belchic, his sister, Layne and two children, Margaret Belchic Johnson and Joseph Peyton Belchic. He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Mitchell Belchic, Sr. and his brother Albert Mitchell Belchic Jr.
Relatives, dear friends and colleagues will miss his trademark humor, generosity, warmth and authenticity.
David loved to travel the world and giving to others was part of David's personality with making anonymous donations to many organizations throughout his life.
David was a great friend, son, brother, father and will be missed by many.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Culver Educational Foundation, 1300 Academy Road #153, Culver, Indiana 46511 in tribute to David Belchic or Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5433 Westheimer Road, Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77056 or The Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St,. Houston, Tx 77029 In memory of David Belchic
A celebration of David's life will be held Saturday, February 8th from 2 – 4:30 pm at the Cadillac Bar, 1802 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Belchic
Jill Legler Hood
March 26, 2024
I worked with David at Union Texas Petroleum in late 80s. He was personal friend too as we were same age. I also loved to travel. So sorry to learn of his passing
Chuck Taylor
June 9, 2020
I just received my copy of the Culver Alumni Magazine and was saddened to read this about David. I was in his Cabin (#34) at Culver Woodcraft Camp in the Summer of 1971, when he was the regimental commander. I can vividly remember him getting the rank that day. My sincere condolences to his family.
Stephanie von Stein Keeton
February 8, 2020
I was so saddened to hear about Davids passing. I met David when I was pregnant and on bed rest with my now six year old son William Page Keeton. I would sit up at the Houston Racquet Club pool with my feet up and he would swim laps for hours and yell, "How's the pregnant lady today?" and "How's the baby cooking?' he would make me laugh and that's how we got to know each other and became friends. He was such a dear and never met a stranger. I am just sorry we have lost touch over the past few years and I had no idea he was sick or had passed away. Many prayers and thoughts for his family and friends. Stephanie von Stein Keeton
South Texas Dove Hunt w David~1984
Steve Albert
February 3, 2020
Jackye Kato
February 2, 2020
I just found out about David's passing. I haven't seen him for the past few years, but we spent a lot of time with him at HRC. He will be remembered as being kind to everyone. He will be dearly missed!
Marcus Nowell
January 26, 2020
My Texan Friend
Memories of..... long dinners at Beryl, Hiking the Lake District, Acapulco, Paros Island Greece, Grosvenor Antiques fair ....
Rest in Peace.
You will be sorely missed.
With Both Feet,
Your English Friend,
Marcus
Marcus Nowell
January 26, 2020
January 25th 2020
January 23, 2020
Wonderful Friend with a big Heart. My deepest sympathies.
Kiki
January 22, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to the family. May God give your heart peace and comfort.
Jenny Symon Nettles
January 22, 2020
I am truly so sorry to hear of David's passing. He was so smart, funny, and thoughtful. May he rest in peace and may those he left behind be comforted by good memories and the love that never leaves us.
Christmas 2018
January 17, 2020
This world lost an amazing person, J David Belchic. He was like the brother that I never had. I have know him since my family moved to Houston in 1971 (our moms were college roommates). Our families have spent most holidays together every year for +48 years. We went to high school and college together and we never missed watching the UT and A&M game at the Belchic farm on Thanksgiving. He was a loyal friend and treated me as if I was his sister. The world will not be the same with him not here. I love you David and will miss you. RIP my brother.
David and I were asked to cut the cake at my mother's birthday party. Well you can see my mom was oblivious to what was going on behind her.
Mary Anne Heckman
January 17, 2020
Steve Albert
January 17, 2020
Although we had not seen David in years seeing the announcement tonight by accident was a shock.
Cindy and I have many fond memories of David, who Introduced us in 1986.
Our condolences to his family and friends.
Steve and Cindy Albert
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