Submitted by:  Nadine A. Hardin

Name in Obituary:  Garnet M. Bellairs

Surnames Mentioned:  Bellairs, Maltby, Keene, Hack, Houck

South Bend Tribune, Obituary; December 28, 2003

Garnet M. Bellairs (Jan. 5, 1922 -- Dec. 25, 2003)

Mom found peace of her own on Christmas Day in Hospice House, South Bend, Ind.

She was born Jan. 5, 1922, to Clarence and Myrtle (Maltby) Keene, who preceded her in death

On Sept. 15, 1947, in Mishawaka, Ind., she married William Bellairs. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill on Aug. 23, 1992; a brother, C.J. Keene; and by an infant daughter, Jo Ann

She leaves behind a daughter, Jeanne (Jim) Hack of Dowagiac, Mich.; two sons, William Bellairs Jr. and Robert Bellairs, both of Mishawaka; her grandson, Jimmy (Maria) Hack; her two precious angels, Samantha and William. She is also survived by her loving sister, Doris Houck of South Bend, and many nieces and nephews

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, in Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery, with Nancy Cook, M.Div., officiating

The family request that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637

South Bend Tribune, Death Notice; December 27, 2003.

MISHAWAKA -- Garnet M. Bellairs, 81, of Chandler Boulevard, died Thursday in Hospice House, South Bend. Survivors include a daughter, Jeanne Hack of Dowagiac; two sons, William Jr., and Robert J. both of Mishawaka; and a sister, Doris Houck of South Bend. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday in Bubb Funeral Chapel