David Francis Belden

1947 - 2024

David Francis Belden

February 20, 1947 - October 17, 2024

David Francis Belden, aged 77, passed away on October 17, 2024 in Glendale, California. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with hope and a smile to the very end. As a devout Christian, David passed with the peace of knowing that he would be going to his heavenly home.

Born to William and Patricia Belden on February 20, 1947, David grew up attending Sunny Valley School House and Chippewa Falls Senior High School in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

David graduated from the West Point United States Military Academy and dedicated five years of his life to the United States Army, achieving the rank of Captain. He is also a Vietnam veteran.

Following his military service, David embarked on a distinguished career as a Radiation Safety Officer and Health Physicist, a field in which he worked for over 30 years.

One of his greatest career achievements was being the owner and president of Belden Engineering, Inc., where David was able to use his accumulation of knowledge and experience to help businesses both in the United States and internationally advance in areas of medicine as well as industrial applications.

Known for his intelligent wit and sense of humor, David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was always generous with his time and affection. He enjoyed reading, playing computer games, and spending quality time with his family.

Although David was not able to actively attend church in his later years, he loved the Lord and had a list of scriptures he read daily. One of his favorites is from Micah 6:8 "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." David exemplified this every day of his life.

David is survived by his wife, and love of his life for 55 years, Kathy Belden; his children, Wendy Belden, Daryn Belden, Alyssa (Bryan) Ruiz, and Aimee Belden; his grandchildren, Justin and Jill Myrant, Nolan and Nathaniel Mendoza, Bennett, Brandon, and Abigail Ruiz; and his siblings, William Huse, Camie Teerink, Lanette Belden, Linda Wirth, and Sandra Gibson. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Sherlyn Belden, Teresa Oliver, and Vicky Huse.