Mary Belle Belcher
January 06, 2017
Mary Belle Belcher
Des Moines
Mary Belcher, 89, passed away January 6, 2017 in Des Moines. She was born January 2, 1928 in Des Moines to Fred and Leatha (Knapp) Thompson.
Earl and Mary were married on June 21, 1946 and had a long and happy marriage. Mary enjoyed reading, rooting for the Hawkeyes and Cubs and spending time with her beloved family.
Mary is survived by her children, Kimberly Belcher and Eric and John Ander; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, Earl and Kenneth; friend, Dorothy Mericle; and many nieces, nephews and foster children.
She was preceded in death by her children, Terri Lynn Leach and Fred Cosler; her husband, Earl; siblings, Fred “Herbert”, Norman, Areta, Esther and Herman.
Special thanks to Mary’s grandchildren, Erica and Haylee, who for many years cared for her.
Memorials may be directed to the family in her loving memory.
A celebration of life will take place at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Salvation Army, 1216 East 25th Court, Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Trisha Peel
01/10/2017
Dear Eric, Kim, Erica & Zachary~
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may the soul of your loved one rest in peace.
Much Love Always,
~Trish~
Von Davis
01/10/2017
I am so sorry for your loss Kim, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love ya, also sending special prayers to you from Grandma Shirley Davis, she wants you to know that she loves you very much and will be praying for the family.
Gene Garton
01/09/2017
My prayers go out to Eric and the entire family. May you rest in peace dear lady.
George Hendrickson
01/07/2017
Aunt Marybelle was the greatest aunt a person could ever have in their lives. She was the next mother figure in my life after my mother. Always full of interesting stories about her life and times as well as a living encyclopedia on the lives of our family and the trials and tribulations they endured growing up. I will always be indebted to her.