Ruth C. Belaire, 93, Green Bay, died Sunday, April 29, 2012, at a local
hospital with her family by her side. She was born April 19, 1919, in Little
River, to Grant David and Ida (Nor) McDowell. Ruth graduated from Oconto
High School in 1936. She moved to Green Bay in 1937, and later went to
beauty school. On Oct. 18, 1940, Ruth married George Belaire and they had
been married for 71 years. Ruth was an avid Packers fan. She was a wonderful
woman and had a great sense of humor. Ruth loved spending time with her
family, and was devoted to her religion.
Survivors include her husband, George; her children, Thomas (Ruth) Belaire,
Mary (Thomas) Brisson, John (Angela) Belaire, Janet Moore (special friend,
James Kissel); many relatives and friends.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Helen Hermsen; her
brothers, Jim McDowell, Pete McDowell; a sister, Clarice Cox; and a
son-in-law, Donald Moore.
Friends may call in the chapel at Fort Howard Memorial Park, 1350 N.
Military Ave., from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday. A Memorial Service will be held at
11 a.m. Friday in the chapel with the Rev. William Ochs officiating. Blaney
Funeral Home is assisting the family. To send online condolences, please go
to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
The family would like to extend a thank you to the staff of St. Mary's
Hospital.