James R. Belfield, age 54, of Lake Quivira, KS went to the Lord on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am on Friday, April 15th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11311 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS. Burial in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. Visitation will be 4:30-8:00 pm on Thursday, April 14th at the church, the rosary will be prayed at 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to an organization founded by the Belfield Family, born out of Jim's passion for helping others: Belfield - Make Kids Smile Fund, c/o Merit Bank, 10000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas 66210.
Dr. James R. Belfield was born June 18, 1961 in San Antonio, TX. Jim spent his childhood in Fair Hope, AL, where he attended Catholic Elementary School and learned to swim, fish and sail. A favorite time in Jim’s young life was the year spent living on a sailboat with his parents, twin sisters and brother. It was in Alabama that he acquired the good manners and southern charm that he carried with him for the rest of his life.
The family moved to Pittsburg, KS where Jim and his siblings rode horses, bailed hay and swam in the strip pits. He attended Pittsburg High School, where he played football and was crowned Homecoming King. Jim graduated from Pittsburg State University with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He was a Lambda Chi Alpha.
Jim moved to Kansas City to attend the University of Missouri - Kansas City and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Belfield enjoyed a successful career as a dentist, practicing in Salina, KS, the Kansas City Plaza area and Mission, KS for several years before opening his own dental practice in 1993 in Lenexa, KS. Dr. Belfield was very active for years in professional organizations as a member of the Seattle Study Club, and Peer Advisory Group. Jim shared his dentistry talent with the Kansas Mission of Mercy 501(c)3 organization.
Jim loved life. He treasured his family, celebrating life events, and especially attending Hannah and Jacob’s sporting events.
He was a talented golfer and a proud member of the Lake Quivira Men’s Golf Club. Jim enjoyed snow skiing, traveling and his Bible study groups.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gretchen Belfield and his sister-in-law, Tina. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Kimberley (Mayer) Belfield; their children, Jacob and Hannah; siblings, Steve Belfield, Robin Carson (Troy) and Dawn Pointer; brother-in-law, Carl Mayer (Sherri); and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Jim is loved by many and will be missed dearly.
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