Orville Bellville

Orville Bellville, 83, passed away January 6, 2013 at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines. Orville was born April 28, 1929 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Orval and Cora Bellville.

After serving in the Navy, Orville attended Simpson College, Business Administration and Carpentry. He and his wife, Thelma owned and operated Big Boys Construction Co., General Contractors, Big Boys RV Storage, now with their son, Bruce, and rental properties. Through his life, he served as Justice of the Peace, President of the Animal Rescue League, and many other community projects. Orville had the honor of being the Potentate of the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine in 1988 and believing in the philanthropy.

Orville always looked forward to the yearly Shrine fishing trips and friends, the many weekends at the house boat and trips. His wonderful sense of humor will be missed by his family and friends.

Orville is survived by his beloved wife, Thelma J. Bellville; son, Bruce (Penny) Bellville and their son, Jacob (Melanie) Bellville; son, Steven Bellville; daughter, Terri Bellville; son, Jeff (Nancy) Bellville and their children, Greg and Alicia Bellville; and mother-in-law, Mary Foote-Pierson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Roger and Dean Bellville.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 18, 2013 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with Masonic services to follow. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine, the Animal Rescue League or Help the Animals in loving memory of Orville.

www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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