Kendall Belz
August 13, 2011
Kendall Belz, 52, died doing something he loved, Saturday, August 13, 2011, while flying home from an air show. He was born July 29, 1959, in Des Moines to Glenn and LaRay (Hanawalt) Belz.
He was a boat mechanic since the age of 14, was employed by Water’s Edge Marine for 15 years, and was currently working at Camp Dodge as a mechanic. Kendall was actively serving in the National Guard for over 26 years, and spent time oversees in Iraq. He was a board member of the Iowa Military Aviation Heritage Museum in Ankeny, where you could find him every Tuesday working on World War II airplanes. Kendall was also a motorcycle and dirt bike enthusiast, and long time member of the Mid Iowa Trail Riders Association.
Kendall is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sandy; children, Trent (Sarah Buchholz) Belz and Kendra Belz; brothers Kevin and Kelly Belz; sister, Kristy (Darrell) Henning; mother, LaRay Chapman; as well as many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Belz.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, August 18, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family for the support of other Iowa National Guard families in loving memory of Kendall.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pioneer GMT IM (IST/GIS)
08/16/2011
Sandy and Family,
Please know our thoughts are with you in deepest support.
with sincerest sympathy,
Trailer 2 staff at Dallas Center
Mike Fulscher
08/16/2011
Sandy and family,
You have my deepest sympathies for the sudden loss of Kendall. Though it is hard, take comfort in the wonderful times you shared together and know that his memory will never leave you.
Cathy (Easterly) Josephson
08/16/2011
Dear Belz Family,
My heart aches for your loss. My senior year of high school was extra special because of Kendall. I will cherish those memories forever. May God bless you and help you find peace. My deepest sympathy and prayers.
Dennis and Lynda Wilson
08/16/2011
Dear Sandy, Trent, Sarah, and Kendra,
No words can express the sorrow over the loss of a loved one. While you grieve, we hope you feel comfort in knowing you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We hope the love you see and feel from friends and family will help you in the days ahead - one day at a time.
Janet Wright Carlson
08/16/2011
Dear Sandy and family:
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. I am deeply saddened to hear of this tragic event. From all accounts, he was not only a good man but served his country proudly. May all of the wonderful memories remain in your hearts and minds forever.
Jan
Teresa Campbell
08/16/2011
Sandy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids during this difficult time. I know you have incredible strength to pull you through this but I also know that you have a lot of friends and family that will provide you comfort and love. Please take care of yourself and let me know if there's anything I can do.
Love and Friendship,
Teresa
Chris Hartline
08/16/2011
Dear Sandy and kids,
I am so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. You are all in my thoughts during this time of sadness.
In deepest sympathy and love,
Chris
Joe Suits/Laura Rushin
08/16/2011
We had the please knowing Kendall through our many years of being customer of Water Edge Marine.
We have never met a man that was as friendly and caring as Kendall!! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
John and Sara Anderson
08/16/2011
Sandy, Trent, Kendra -
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers.
Anna Mechem (Katie Stout's sister)
08/16/2011
Sandy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I had only met Kendall a few times, I could definitely tell he was a wonderful man. He was always kind and helpful to my sister when she was in need of help while her husband was gone overseas. Kendall will be remembered as a loyal servant to those around him and will be greatly missed! You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Amanda, Ben, Lu, & Dan Johns
08/16/2011
Dear Sandy, Trent, Kendra,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nick Saul
08/16/2011
Kendall,
You will be greatly missed. I worked with you for over ten years at
Waters Edge, and you were always helpful to me, and willing to lend a hand
when I got in over my head!
My family's thoughts and prayers are with them at this terrible time.
Donald L. Hawbaker
08/15/2011
Sandy and the rest of Kendall's family,
I was shocked to hear that it was Kendall in that plane wreck. I served with him in 3655 HEMCO IARNG till my retirement in 2005 and always considered him a friend. Always there with a kind word and ever willing to teach those junior to him what they needed to become as proficient at their MOS tasks as he was. Always a an exemplary soldier and very proficient in every task he accomplished. He will be missed greatly by those that knew or served with him.
I render him a hand salute " HAND SALUTE " and a well done soldier. Now go help teach and comfort those soldiers that have gone before and are to come. Be with God my friend.
Donald L. Hawbaker
SGT. RETIRED Iowa Army National Guard
3655 HEMCO
Melissa Speed
08/15/2011
Sandy, Trent and Kendra-
I am so sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Melissa