Kathleen Marian Bellman (Kay) of Winnetka, California, passed away on August 9, 2004, at the age of 80, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

She was born March 11, 1924 in Ames, Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University in 1946.

Mrs. Bellman married Willard P. Bellman (an Honorary Lifetime Member of USITT) in 1949; they celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary this year. Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Charlotte Stafford, daughter Debbie, son Chris, and grandchildren Ryan and Hana Bellman.

She will always be remembered for her sweetness and kindness, her patience, tenacity, humor, creativity, wit, warmth, and generosity. She will be greatly missed by all.

A celebration of her life was held August 29, 2004 at The University Club, California State University Northridge.

Contributions may be made in Mrs. Bellman's memory to:

National Parkinson Foundation
1501 N.W. 9th Ave./ Bob Hope Road
Miami, FL 33136-1494
800-327-4545
www.parkinson.org.

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