Barbara L. Bellaire

Barbara L. Bellaire, 80, of Riverside Village, Elkhart, formerly of 1618 Elizabeth St. Elkhart, passed away Marah 18, 2008 at her home.

She was born March 10, 1928 in Montgomery, MI to Elmer and Blanch (Bussing) Knauss and married Fred H. Bellaire on May 17, 1947 in Howe, IN. He died on March 3, 2007. Surviving are 2 sisters, Hester Whittaker of Coldwater, MI and Venice Rups of Plymouth, MI. A son Richard Bellaire preceded in death.

Mrs. Bellaire was a homemaker and worked at Miles Labs, Inc. and Industrial Lamp in Elkhart, and Keenes in Middlebury. She attended and went to church camps at Belmont Mennonite Church and loved to visit with her neighbors.

Memorials may be given to Riley Childrens Hospital, Indianapolis.