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Donna Bellows Obituary
She was born July 30, 1960, in Manistee, the daughter of Mavis (Rosenberg) Densmore and the late Edwin P. Rybicki. She married Archie L. Bellows on Feb. 28, 1995, in Traverse City.
She was employed with Northwestern Bank in Traverse City, and also did catering at the Greystone Mansion on weekends.
She was a member of the Traverse City Coast Guard Auxiliary since April of 2006.
She love horseback riding with her daughter and all their friends at Horse North Rescue in Fife Lake, where she was an active Board Member.
She is survived by her husband, Archie L. Bellows; one daughter, Leah Bellows; three sons, Ryan Bellows, Justin (Dana) Bellows and Daniel (Heather) Hoffman; five grandchildren, Kailey, Tessa, Amara, Anna and Zoe.
A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee, with the Rev. John McCracken serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, also in Manistee. An evening vigil service will be prayed Friday at 8 p.m., at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, where friends may begin calling Friday after 2 p.m. The family will be at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., to receive friends.
A Celebration of Donna's life will follow her committal service at the Greystone Mansion, 13996 U.S. 31, between Interlochen and Honor. Those who are unable to attend the service in Manistee are welcome to meet the family at Greystone Mansion at 2:30 p.m.
The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Bellows
October 27, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Donna will be missed.
Love,
Mike, Mindy & Brooklyn Fort
The LaPans
October 24, 2009
When a baby is born, she is crying, and everyone else is rejoicing. When she dies, she is rejoicing, and everyone else is crying. Be comforted in knowing Donna is rejoicing with the Lord today.
Donna was a very kind person with a very bubbly spirit. I am going to miss going on trail rides with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
October 24, 2009
Archie and Leah: I am so sorry to hear about Donna's passing. She was a beautiful person and Savanna & I had fun horseback riding with her at Jen's. May the Lord comfort you in the days to come. Our prayers are with you all. Gina LaPan
Rick Hendges
October 23, 2009
Archie and Family,
I am sorry to hear about Donna. You are all in my thoughts. Please let me know if there is anything I can help with.
Tracy Newberry
October 23, 2009
The Bellows Family - As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Have comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Donna will hold a special place in my heart. My prayers go out to all of you.
Kay Szostakowski
October 22, 2009
Archie and family
Our prayers are with you and your family. Donna always had a smile for you and gave you the lift in spirits that you needed. We will miss her greatly.
Kay Szostakowski and
Dawn Rucki
October 21, 2009
Dear Archie, Leah, Ryan, and family,
Please accept my condolences on Donna's passing. She was an incredible woman and positively impacted the lives of so many people! I am definitely one of them. : ) I worked with Donna at the bank and she lit up the room whenever she entered! We will all remember her with a smile. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Amanda Gaylord and family
Jeff & Angie Adamick
October 21, 2009
Dear Archie,
I'm so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. I had the pleasure of many insperational talks with Donna when i started at work and her advice was always right on. You could not help being in good spirits just seeing her smile or the opportunity of one of her quick witted talks. We all will miss her.
Karen & Dave Lerch
October 21, 2009
Dear Archie and Family, Please except our sympathy. we are so sorry.
Tiffany Arp
October 21, 2009
Archie and family -- I am so sorry about Donna. She was such a beautiful person. She lit up a room simply by entering it. I know that she and my mother, Sherry, were so close and that she'll be miss dearly. I am sorry that I am unable to return from South Dakota for the services. Please know your all in my thoughts in this sad time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. ~ Tiffany Arp
October 21, 2009
Archie and family-
I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about Donna. I know that it was a hard battle for everyone.
Just know that your friends are there for you and if you need anything, just let us know.
Beverly Flees
Renee and Wayne Hill
Judy & John Garcia
October 21, 2009
Archie & family,
May God comfort you, in your time of grief, with the knowledge that Donna is with Christ Jesus for all eternity.
October 21, 2009
Archie and family,
There are no words that I can say to express how sad I was to hear of Donna's passing. I will fondly remember our years of working together at the bank, how she always had a smile on her face and how I could hear her laughter down the hall. She was so good at making people laugh and cheering them up when having a bad day. I received many gifts from her and Leah through the years (Leah and I share the same birthday) and will treasure them always. I still have all of the pictures that Leah colored for me still in my box of bank things. My hope is that some day you and your family will find peace and comfort in knowing that she is in a wonderful place now and not sick or in pain any longer. Let your memories of her be your inspiration and know that there is another angel in heaven watching over you all.
Best regards and sincere sympathy,
Dawn, Doug, Carter and Baby Gle
Shawn Wiley
October 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
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