1940
2012
Curtis (Smokey) Eugene Belford Sr.
Born in Newark, New Jersey on July 31, 1940, passed away in his Goldendale Home on May 22, 2012 after a long battle with illness. He was surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Curtis moved to Puyallup, Washington where he met his wife of 50 years. They settle in Orting, Washington where they raised their five children. Curtis retired from the Boilermakers Union where he spent over twenty years working in the Puget Sound area ship yards. Curtis took on a second career as a boiler tender for the State of Washington at the Rainier School in Buckley. Curtis and his wife moved to Goldendale, Washington in 2003 where he enjoyed his retirement. Curtis had many loves, but none more than Jesus Christ and his family. Curtis also loved riding his motorcycle and family get together in Coulee Dam, Naches and throughout the Northwest. Curtis is survived by his wife, Janette; his daughter Autumn of McMinnville, Oregon; his sons Curtis of Puyallup, James of Bonney Lake, Les of Puyallup, and Eric of Anaconda, Montana. Curtis also leaves behind, his brothers; Irvin of Brooksville, Florida, Bradly of San Diego, California, and Bruce of Piscataway, New Jersey. He is also survived by 15 Grandchildren, four daughter in laws - Darlene, Debra, Debbie and Sheryl and one son in law. A memorial service will be held in honor of Curtis at the Washington Soldiers Home Chapel in Orting, Washington on Thursday May 31 at 11:00 AM, with reception immediately following. Come and share your thoughts and memories of this devoted husband, father and friend.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Belford Family.
September 3, 2020
Jan Belford
Well my love soon it will have been59 years together and my love for you is as strong as ever. I miss you everyday. Kyle is getting married on Saturday 3days before our anniversary. You would really love Lea she is a wonderful girl.. I will be thinking of you as I watch them take their vows.. love you so very,uch
November 30, 2017
Edie Waugaman
I miss you too Curt, I do hope you and Dale are visiting all your friends and family that are up there with you. Please tell Dale I love him so very much, and miss him terrible.
November 29, 2017
Jan Belford
Another thanksgiving without you, so hard. I miss you so much and I love you so very much
May 31, 2017
jan belford
Missing you so much my love, another long year without you and it never gets any better, so lonely. I love you so much and it is hard to live with this broken heart, I feel so alone. I will always love you, until we meet again,
September 8, 2016
jan belford
Well my love today would be 55 years together, it is so hard without you but I know someday we will be together again. I miss you so very much, your wisdom, love and caring, you will always be my only love, thank you God for this amazing man that you gave to me,I love you so very much.
August 3, 2016
Les Belford
Hello Pops! Been missing ya! Debbie and I took a trip to Florida to watch Brandon Graduate from his Military School. Its been a long three years for him but he made it. As I watched his ceremony and watched him receive a prestige's award, in true Brandon humility much like his Grandpa, he acknowledged the team members and stressed the efforts put forth by all. As I sat in awe, I recognized that my son was a man. I really wish you could have been there, you would have been very proud as I was. Happy Birthday Pops gotta go, miss ya and love ya!!
Bubba
July 31, 2016
jan belford
Happy Birthday my love, If you were here I would make you your chocolate cake with gooey frosting. I know you are having a wonderful celebration in heaven but I miss you so very much. you are the love of my life, I love you so much!
June 19, 2016
jan belford
it has been four fathers days since you left. The boys are on their mens town camping trip and they expect to share happy memorys of you. Your daughter misses her Daddy so much! We are all trying to move forward but for me I feel like I am in a holding pattern until I am with you, I love you so much my love Happy fathers day to an amazing father!
May 21, 2016
jan belford
Well my love, tomorrow will be four years since you left us. It has been the hardest four years of my life, it is so hard to put on your I am O.K. look when you die a little each day. You would be so proud of your family and the goals they have reached. They help me whenever they can and I know they told you they would. It is so e lonely without you and I wait for the hole in my heart to heal knowing it never will. I do get out more, you would really like my group of ladie friends. We will be going to Grand Coulee for our family camping trip but the grandchildren are growing older and some of them will not be there, we always sit by the fire and share grandpa and Dad stories, they all loved you so much and still do. Every month on the 22 Curt always puts flowers on your grave to show how much you are loved I love you so much and my love for you just grows deeper, and I miss you so very much but I know you are with our Lord and savior and I would not wish you back so I will try to celebrate you home. I love you my love and we will be together again.
January 2, 2016
Jan Belford
Christmas without you, how is it so possible to be so lonely in a crowd As I looked around me and watched the amazing family we created I felt so alone, every one has someone but the most important person in my life was gone. I felt the love of everyone but I felt so alone.I love you so much and yearn for the day we will be together again, until then I will try to stay strong and pretend everything is fine when it is not. I will try to find joy in life but it is so hard, did you see me at your grave site, somehow I felt you did. I love you!
December 12, 2015
jan belford
Well my love, another Thanksgiving has passed and we missed you so much but we felt you with us,we raised a glass of cider and shared stories of you as we each spoke of what we are thankful for. You would be so proud of your family and as I listen to the stories of how Grandpa was such a blessing in their lives I thank God for giving me such a great husband,I love you so much and I know you will be waiting for me,I miss you, the feel of your hand in mine, your love, and your smile! Until then, I will always love you!
September 9, 2015
Eric Belford
Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad. Your marriage has always been the greatest example for others to follow and the bench mark for which marriages are measured. You have honored all of us. With out question, your marriage and love lives on.
September 9, 2015
For both you and Dad on your day.
September 8, 2015
jan belford
Today my love would be our 54 years together as man and wife. I miss so very much your laugh, your smile and the feel of your hand in mine. Life is so hard without you but you and I raised five amazing children together who honor all that you taut them and the example you gave them. They have raised their children with the lessons you gave them. Our Grandchildren love and honor you and they love sharing Grandpa stories. My love, you always will live in my heart and my love for you will live on until the day God calls me home to be with you, I have tried to be strong and carry on as you asked me to do but it is hard because half of me has gone, I love you and always will, until that day I will carry on your memory, one of such an amazing man, your wife.
July 31, 2015
jan belford
Today would have been your birthday, I hope you had chocolate cake and gooey frosting! I love you so much and miss you so very much! We are trying to be strong as you wanted but there is not a day that goes by that we do not think of you. I love you, until we meet again.
June 25, 2015
Diane Belford
We miss you sorely, dearest brother. You were and always will be one of the finest human beings there ever was.
June 24, 2015
Edie Waugaman
Curt
You are a hero to me, raising your sons and daughter the way you and Jan did, they are such a wonderful, thoughtful, heart loving bunch, you both are so very much loved by them.
You have left us your loving wife that misses you so very much, her and I have so much to talk about always. Sometime we laugh, but mostly we are so sad that her and I have lost two wonderful men, two men that has taken our hearts. All we have left since you are both gone are our memory's . Please tell Dale I love and miss him so much, and I want you to know, I will always be right here for Jan, she is so very dear to me. Love and miss you my friend.
Edie Waugaman
June 23, 2015
laura belford
Love you very much grandpa miss you lots
June 23, 2015
jab belford
Well my love another fathers day has passed since you left but you would be so proud of your children and grandchildren, we miss you so much and there are days when the pain of your loss is overwhelming, but I try to be stong as you told me to be but it is so hard. I love you so much and I know you are with our Lord. I will see you someday, until then you are the love of my life and I was blessed that God gave you to me, I am today because you believed in me.I love you my husband.
June 21, 2015
Curtis Belford Jr
Happy Fathers Day Dad. I miss you here with me in person but I carry you with me in spirt and in my hart every day. I still strive to fill the big shoes you left behind and hope we boys are doing a far job as you are a hard man to compete with. Miss you here but will see you soon love you Your son Curt Jr.
September 8, 2014
jan belford
Well my beloved husband, today is our 53rd anniversey and I never dreamed I would be alone on this day facing the hardest walk in life without you giving me strength and holding my hand and lifting me up when I did not thin,k I could take another step. The tears still fall when I am alone and I ask God to give me strength to get thru another day. I now I should have the joy of living but that joy is clouded with tears, but I will keep going on as best I can and try to find peace within, I feel your presence every day and my love for you is as strog as ever! I miss you so very much and thank you for taking me as your wife!
July 31, 2014
Jan Belford
Happy Birthday my love, I know you will be celebrating with our Lord and savior, I miss you so much, we did our family camping trip and we shared so many happy memories of you, now we have three generations with us!
July 6, 2014
jan belford
I miss you every day my love,if only I could feel your hand in mine once more,I love you so much!
May 22, 2014
Janette Belford
Well my love it has been a very long two years since your passing and it does not get any easier, my love for you is as strong as it was when you had to leave. It is so very lonely here and I long to hear your voice, hear your laughter see your smile but most of all I miss those hug sfrom you for no reason , the way you held my hand and how you made me always feel safe! My heart is so broken and I do not believe it will ever heal, this is not the life I want but it is the one I have been given. Every one is so busy with their lives so I don't see them like I want to. Some times I worry about what will happen to me, every one says I am so strong but they do not see the tears at night and I don't want them to worry, they have their lives to lead.so my love I will get through another day. I love you so very much and I long for the day when I feel your arms around me and you say I have been waiting for you, come, you have to see our Lord and master!
May 19, 2014
Les
Oh boy "Pops". I've sure been missing my best friend. Dont really know what to say except thank you for all the GREAT! memories, and most of all, thank you for investing in me! I love Dad and I miss you..........Les (Bubba B)
April 20, 2014
Another Easter without you my love, so lonesome without you even when I am in a crowd. I can only imagine what the celebration is where you are, until we are together again, all my love is with you forever.Your wife.
April 9, 2014
jan
Thinking of you so much today, my heart still breaks over the loss of you 1 My love has never dimmed, I love you so very much!
March 20, 2014
Eric
Thinking of you each and every day Dad! Still trying to walk in your shadow. We miss you very much!_
March 19, 2014
jan belford
March 17, 2014
Thinking of you so much my love , the days are so hard but I will try to make what is left of my life until we are together again. You now have another great grandson, the day we looked forward to when Autumn had her first child. She and Erik are so proud of Barret James and our Jim is so proud of this gift from God.. Our Jim will turn 50 on Monday... hard to believe. You are my first love and you will be my last, forever!
March 15, 2014
Curtis Belford Jr
August 1, 2013
Curt Jr
Happy Birthday Dad! We'll miss you till we see you again. lot's of love.
June 18, 2013
My beloved husband, It has been a very long year, there is not a day that I do not miss you and long to hear your laughter.I will always love you from the depth of my soul and I know we will be together again and you will be there with open arms waiting to embrace me once again, so until then my love stays with you now and forever. Your other half.
June 15, 2013
Curt Jr
A whole year has gone bye now. We still feel the pain of your absence but we all know you left a bit of you in each of every person you met and a bigger pieace in all us kids. As I sit and look at my life I hope my impact on this world will be as big as it was when you where here. Heavens a better place with you their. We will see you soon when god comes to call. Until then Dad.
Happy Fathers Day
I Love You and Miss You.
June 14, 2013
Sharon Vail
Hello Belford family... I haven't been in touch for years since Orting High School... but, was trying to track Autumn down today after hearing about the tornadoe in McMinnville... and found out this terribly sad news... my thoughts and prayers are with you all... Mr. Belford was a wonderrrrful person... I have sooo many fond memories of sleepovers at your house and singing in the choir w/Autumn and Eric... God Bless your Mom... and all y'all... I hope we can reconnect soon... I left my ph# w/Powers.... Love, Sharon Vail
April 24, 2013
August 1, 2012
shelby
happy birthday grandpa. I love you and miss you. <3
July 31, 2012
Shelby
MISS YOU GRANDPA!! Happy Birthday...I love you.
June 6, 2012
Mace Matheny
I am sorry for the family of Curtis Belford Sr about your last my dear friends.
June 5, 2012
Judith Porter
My sweet cousin. I read the comments and realize we all, as Belfords, have continued the loving connection we shared as kids. Look forward to seeing you some day and sharing old memories.
Judy Belford Porter
June 4, 2012
Grace & Jerry Clayton
We have only know Curt going on five years. He and Jan has touched our lives in such away that neither one will be forgotten. It is so wonderful to connect to kindered spirits. To know him was to love him. To know Jan and his immediate family as little as we do, you KNOW that he was a God fearing man, he left them with a legacy. Curt now has made full circle, he has gone back to where he came. Remember we are no part of this world, we are only passing thru,we are as a vapor, here today and gone tomorrow. This was not Curt's home nor is it for anyone that knows Christ as there personal Savior.The Lord had a work for Curt to do and he finished the race. Now the Lord has said, "I'm sure, WELCOME HOME MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT,GREAT IS YOUR REWARD" Our thoughts and prayers go to Jan and family. Knowing that the Lord is there with each of you. He picks you up when you fall,and carries you when you are to weak to go on. I'm so looking for that great reunion day,with family and frends gone on before. It can not come soon enough. May God Bless
June 3, 2012
Karen Long
June 3, 2012
Inez Freeman
I knew Curt fewer than six years. He was a good neighbor and an energetic, kind, humorous and honorable man. I will miss him. The members I've met in his and Jan's family are living proof of their exemplary parenting. A loving family. My heart goes out to Jan, who has lost the love of her life, her lifetime companion.
June 3, 2012
Harry Belford
Curt,
We didn't get to see each other very often, but each time we did it was something special. You will be greatly missed by all who loved you.
Your Cousin Harry
June 2, 2012
Wendy Belford-Smith
Deepest sympathy to your entire family and friends. There are so many Belfords I do not know. Its so wonderful to see how you have kept the legacy alive. Thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. (From Harry Sr's youngest)
June 1, 2012
Rebecca Thompson
Les,Jim, Deb, Mrs. Belford and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know what we know to be true, that he is in the arms of Jesus, it just hurts your heart to see him go. I am praying for your family to feel peace. I miss seeing you guys and am thinking of you at this time.
June 1, 2012
Autumn Nystrom
I am so blessed to call you Grandpa. You will always be in my heart. I love you
June 1, 2012
Darlene Belford
I love u dad...u taught me so much...see u soon
May 31, 2012
Richard Dary
To Debbie, Darlene, and Les and all the others I am sorry for your loss. While I never new Curtis I know the feeling of losing a parent. May you have extra strength to get through this sad time--but know he is in a better place.
May 29, 2012
moocher belford
Grandma i love you!!!!!!! Please take care of yourself!!!!! I know grandpa will look down on you!!!!!! I miss you!!!!
May 29, 2012
mooch belford
Grandpa you will be missed very much!!!!! U are an amazing man and always will be in my eyes!! I love u very much
May 29, 2012
Stephen Curtis Belford
Dear Aunt Jan, our love pours out to you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss and wish you peace. Love, Nancy & Steve
May 28, 2012
Eric Belford
Dad, For 46 years it has been my honor to call you Father. Thank you for teaching me to be a son, brother, friend, father and husband. Most of all, thank you for teaching me to become a man. Although you will no longer be with me here physically, your leasons in life and love will live on in all that I do. Your legacy will extend beyond the imaginable reaches of your children and your childrens children. You have given us the ability to touch lives in your own unique way. We will with great pride, carry your tourch so that all that you valued lives on. I believe dad, that you got to close to perfect so God brought you home. Say hello to Grandma and Grandpa for us, we'll see you soon!
I'll Love You Always,
Eric
May 28, 2012
Eric Belford
May 28, 2012
Eric Belford
May 28, 2012
Eric Belford
May 28, 2012
Eric Belford
May 28, 2012
Eric Belford
May 28, 2012
Eric Belford
May 28, 2012
Eric Belford
May 28, 2012
Grandpa I will miss you and cherish every memory. You made our family strong and brought us close together. I know that you will continue to watch over us as always. I love you grandpa.
May 28, 2012
Lisa Montcalm
To my dear Uncle Curt...you and Aunt Jan always made me feel special and that I mattered...I just can't begin to tell you how you both impacted my life. You are so dear to me and I will miss you dearly...I love you
May 28, 2012
Uncle Curt, Thank you for the wonderful memories. Linda Belford (Ca)
May 27, 2012
Jimmy Belford
My grandpa was the greatest man i knew, he raised fine children with ny grandma. They in turn raised another fine generation and i am proud to call myself a Belford because of him.
May 27, 2012
Edie Waugaman
You are in the Lords hands Curt, do not be afraid, he is going to keep you so comfortable and healthy & make you the most happiest person in the world because someday you will be so happy to see your wonderful wife again.
I am going to keep in touch with her often. I know her heart is going to be broken for you for a long time, mine is still broken from loosing the man of my life just a year and a half ago, God will make us stronger in time with your help, Please be with Jan during her grieving, she needs you so right now. God please protect her, she needs all of our love. Amen. Edie
May 26, 2012
Irv and Kim Belford
Curt, you are the best brother you could ever be; a wonderful and thoughtful husband and a loving father as well. All human beings should have your capacity for love and compassion. You will always be part of our hearts and souls. May you rest in the loving arms of our Lord.
May 26, 2012
To my beloved husband,You have made the world a better place by being here,I love you so much, Thank you for all you have given to me and our children. Your work is done and we will remember you with precious memorys. To a great, man,we give you love, respect, and admiration, I will see you on the other side of Jordon, your loving wife.
May 26, 2012
Chris & Lacie Williams
Eric, Sheryl & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 26, 2012
even tho i never met you, curt always talked about you all the time, you will b greatly missed by the powers family and your own family:) R.I.P.
May 26, 2012
Your son Curt Jr.
May 26, 2012
nina cornett
curt the 3rd,i'm so sorry for your loss and your mom and dads..know that your grandpa is going to be watching all of you from heaven....this I can say from personal expierence.......just be there for eachother in this time of grief!!!!
May 26, 2012
Laura Belford
R.I.P grandpa love you
May 26, 2012
Laura Belford
I love you grandpa i will miss you very much.
May 26, 2012
Curt Jr.
Thank you Dad for the man I am. We will miss you but will see you soon. I love you.
Showing 1 - 74 of 74 results
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more