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James Belmont Obituary

James Walter Belmont, age 79, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jim was born June 9, 1946, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Helen (Valmont) Belmont.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy; children Becky (Bill), Matt (Sara), Tim (Laura), and Sarah (Carson); grandchildren Haley, Nick, Mia, and Elizabeth; and brother Jerry.

James was preceded in death by his mother and eight siblings.

To offer condolences, please visit: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Published by Omaha World-Herald on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Becky

February 22, 2026

What a great great guy. I worked with him at Northern so many yrs ago. He was a very special man who I respected and cared about so much

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