David Allen Bellamy, 67, of Overland Park, KS, fondly remembered as “Dave” or “DAB” passed away Sept. 22, 2020 at his home of natural causes. He was born on Sept. 12, 1953 in Pittsburg, KS to Herbert and Mary Margaret Bellamy.
Dave was a 1971 Pittsburg High School Graduate as well as a 1973 Kansas State College of Pittsburg Vocational Technical Institute (later known as PSU) graduating with an Associate’s in Electronic Science. He applied that knowledge and worked for King Radio as an electronic drafter and circuit board designer. He then went on to work for Deluxe Checks in mechanical maintenance for over 20 years. Dave then became a stay-at-home Dad to support his wife’s pursuit of her Master’s Degree in Nursing. Picking up woodworking and home improvement skills along his life, he then switched careers and became a trim carpenter until his passing.
He dated and married his high school sweetheart, Sherris Hill, on July 10, 1976 and to this union two children were born, Mary and Lucas. Dave and Sherris had recently celebrated 44 years of marriage. Together, they loved traveling to Maine, their ‘Home Away From Home’, and exploring other adventures in “The West.”
Dave was a hard worker and enjoyed helping others, particularly his family and friends, where his attention to detail was used and he always came ready with a good story and a set of tools to match. He participated in Boy Scouts of America with Luke, as Treasurer and a Troop Leader. He also enjoyed reading, WWII history, motorcycles, home improvement projects, and spoiling his pets.
He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Bellamy in 1998.
Dave is survived by his wife, Sherris; daughter, Mary; son, Lucas; mother, Mary Margaret; sister, Margaret (and many other family members).
A visitation will be held from 6-8pm, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the McGilley & Hoge Chapel, with a private family service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in his name to KC Pet Project, 7077 Elmwood Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64132 or Friends of Scouting, https://www.hoac-bsa.org/friends-of-scouting
