John Bellamy

Bud was born on April 15th, 1923 in Todd County, MN to the late John and Martha (Sharon) Bellamy. He attended Philbrook School in Philbrook, MN. He entered the United States Army on March 29, 1943. He served during WWII and was stationed in Germany as a mechanic and paratrooper in the 307th Airborn Division. He was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Arrowhead and the American Theater Service Medal. He received an honorable discharge on January 17, 1946. Upon returning home for the service, Bud worked as a mechanic at Nicholson Car Implement in Carrington, North Dakota from 1947 to 1955 and at Pioneer Engineering in Carrington, North Dakota from 1955 to 1958. He was united in marriage to Darlene R. Chandler in Minneapolis, MN on October 24, 1958. Bud and Darlene lived in Coon Rapids, MN where Bud worked as an auto mechanic for Martin’s Motors in Minneapolis, MN. He later purchased a gas station, Bud’s Sinclair, and operated this until 1974. He then moved to Lincoln, MN and purchased The Stop, which he operated until 1981. Bud then continued to be self employed as an auto mechanic until he retired in 1988. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post #9073 in Randall, MN. Bud was an exceptional man. He was always smiling and could always brighten your day with the sparkle in his eyes and his unforgettable smile. Bud was a kind and generous man, always eager to help family, friends and anyone he’d meet. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Bud was truly one of a kind – a small man with a huge heart. Bud enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing pool, bowling, trips to the casino, playing cribbage, and spending time with family, friends, his children and his grandchildren. Bud is survived by his children, Imo Powell (Mike Kalla) of Freeport, MN, Chet Bellamy (Paula Encardes) of St. Cloud, MN; Grandchildren, April Powell (Brad Lang), Russell Powell and David Powell all of Cushing, MN, Brooke and Paige Bellamy of Fargo, North Dakota; Great-Grandson, Ethan Gephart of Cushing, MN; Chriss Powell of Cushing, MN; Darlene Foster of Melrose, MN; Four Sisters, Violet Schraut of Moundsview, MN, Martha (Mike) Stelzmiller of Little Falls, MN, Betty Anderson of Cushing, MN, Shirley (Wayne) Liljegren of Little Falls, MN; Sister-in-Law, Betty Bellamy of Moundsview, MN; Three Brothers, Lloyd (Pat) Bellamy of Minneapolis, MN, James (Jackie) Bellamy of East Bethel, MN, Donald (Judy) Bellamy of Cottage Grove, MN; nieces, nephews and cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Henry and Carl Bellamy and sister Marguerite Beto. Honorary Casket Bearers were April Powell, Bob Stelzmiller, Lloyd Bellamy and Dennis Stanek. Casket Bearers were Chriss Powell, Russell Powell, David Powell, Donald Bellamy, Roy Hollandsworth and Joe Dubbels.

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John Bellamy

April 15, 1913 - March 10, 2007