Harley Edgar Bellows

Harley Edgar Bellows passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the age of 81 after a brief illness.Harley was born in Blueridge, Texas on November 8, 1928 and was a lifelong resident of Texas. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife of 59 years, Evelyn.Harley and Evelyn were married at the former New Hope Baptist Church in Sunnyvale.After living in Pleasant Grove for many years, they moved to Sunnyvale where Harley continued to grow tomatoes, onions, and fruit trees in the back yard. Harley is also survived by daughter Donna Bellows Carleton; two grandchildren, Travis and Lorena; and an amazing great-granddaughter Harley Elena; all of Virginia.Known as Pops to the kids, Harley was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who never missed an opportunity to travel to Virginia to see them, or take them along on one of many family vacations.Pops was known for telling great bedtime stories, which usually resulted in laughter rather than sleepiness!He always had time to tell just one more . In addition, sister Carolyn and brothers James, David, and Paul survive Harley.He also leaves behind several brothers-and-sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews, many of which thought of him as a second dad or their best pal. Harley enjoyed many active years of membership in the Pleasant Grove Kiwanis and is a former Lieutenant Governor of the organization.He and Evelyn spent many hours together working on Kiwanis projects to benefit children, both locally and throughout the world. He was very proud of their accomplishments. Recently, Harley retired (not for the first time!) from real estate. The following day, he went online and passed mandatory educational real estate exams, just because he could! Harley served in both the Army and the Army National Guard from 1949 until 1955. While serving in the Army National Guard, Harley was stationed overseas where he was joined by wife Evelyn in Salzburg, Austria, a place they returned to several times many years later. Harley touched many lives both directly and indirectly. He never met a stranger, and was known to run into old friends while traveling here and abroad. Harley was looked up to and admired by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He didnt measure progress or wealth by what he owned, but rather how he loved and was loved by others. Family and friends were precious to him. His legacy of love will remain with us always. Is there anything I can do for you before I leave? " Harley Bellows In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Kiwanis Club of Pleasant Grove 1515 South Buckner Blvd. Suite #183 Dallas, TX 75217 Family will receive friends on Friday, July 16th from 6pm -8pm at New Hope Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 17th at 10AM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Restland Memorial Park. Additional information at: www.newhopefh.com ELGIN Violet Hay George Dyson From sense to Soul my pathway lies before me, From mist and shadow into Truths clear day; The dawn of all things real is breaking oer me, My heart is singing:I have found the way. I reach Minds open door, and at its portal I know that where I stand is holy ground; I feel the calm and joy of things immortal, The loveliness of Love is all around. The way leads upward and its goal draws nearer, Thought soars enraptured, fetterless and free; The vision infinite to me grows clearer, I touch the fringes of eternity. Man of Peace By Dallas Montessori Academy Gentle Harley Man of Truth You have touched us In our youth Great Kiwanian Man of Peace Lessons youve taught Will never cease We shall miss you Vibrant friend You were faithful To the end Well remembered You will be From lifes strife You are free From Noelle Korbuly--You were always kind and you made me laughwhen you made funny faces at me... From Paul Bellows--We all knew many things about Harley, such as: He marched to his own drum beat He played the cards he was dealt and played them well He followed the Golden Rule He wanted to leave the world a better place by helping kids in need Some things you might not know are: He loved all children and had said if he won the lottery he would donate the entire proceeds to better the lives of under privileged kids He once considered running for Dallas City Council and would have been a well heard councilman He was a very handsome man with his coal black hair and olive complexion and had no trouble in attracted pretty girls but he ended up with the prettiest, Evelyn Harley was a good uncle to Noelle and a wonderful brother to me. He will be missed by all. Paul Bellows 5401 Hunters Creek Trl. Frisco, Tx 75034 972 625 0229 paulquida@aol.com