Robert Emmett Belton

Robert Emmett Belton, 91, died December 6, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by family in Gilbert, Az. Bob was a former resident of Dayton, Oh, and moved to Flagstaff, Az in 1991. In 2017 he moved to Gilbert Az. Bob was stationed in England during the Korean War while in the Air Force. During this time he met his wife, Anne Thurley, of Newbury, Berkshire, who he married in 1953 and with whom he spent the next 52 years wonderful years until she passed in 2005. He graduated from Ohio Northern University and pursued his career in pharmacy in Dayton, Oh and later in Flagstaff, Az. Bob loved bridge, playing cards, woodworking, fishing, model airplanes and volunteering whenever possible. He was sincerely loved by very many, never made an enemy, and was everyone's best friend. He will be dearly missed by all. Bob is survived by his daughters, Carol (Rod) Blevins and Barbara (Bill) Wagar, grandchildren Jennifer Mattuch and Brian (Christianne) Blevins and 4 great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held January 8, 2022 at noon at Life Community Church 717 W Ray Rd. Gilbert AZ 85233. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Association would be appreciated.