ragedracer1977 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Robert Belville, February 17, 1943-July 2, 2020 Last night, in the company of his girls, Bob peacefully slipped the surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2018, and had many good days to spend with people and activities he loved. His decline accelerated in the last few weeks, and we are grateful for visitors, meals, hospice caregivers, and love expressed in so many ways. He will be so missed by so many. No decision yet on services given the covid situation. High Flight Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds,—and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of—wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung My eager craft through footless halls of air. . . . Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace Where never lark nor ever eagle flew— And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod The high untrespassed sanctity of space, Put out my hand, and touched the face of God. 4 5 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlifeflyer Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Oh no. . I had the pleasure of finally meeting Bob in person at SnF last year. A truly terrific human being and a great loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Farewell, Bob! We will miss you. Mooney Summit won't be the same . . . . Blue skies and tailwinds! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetdriven Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 I met Bob and nancy a few times at Oshkosh, as we talked a few times on the phone. He was a little like me, he was always tinkering or tweaking to get it just right, and just a bit more speed. He had the nicest panel, and the nicest paint. He worked and worked to get it just right. He flew all the time, and took big trips. That whole country trip last year was nice to watch. Aside from that, he was a really nice guy and I enjoyed being around him and Nancy. he will be sorely missed. Tailwinds, Bob. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Wow, didn’t know he had cancer.. RIP and tailwinds Bob... -Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Sad to hear. Tailwinds. :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrach Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) Fair winds Bob! I know that I will miss Bob's comments and sense of humor. I am sure that lovely E model is a just a small part of the legacy he leaves behind. Godspeed. Edited July 3, 2020 by Shadrach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIm20c Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Sad to hear. I’m glad he was able to take one last long trip with his grandson last summer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201er Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 We will miss Bob Bellville! He's like the Mooney community version of Santa Clause, beard, big belly, and a really kind heart. First met Bob at one of the east coast formation flying clinics and then many times since at OSH, Summit, etc. If there was a Mooney community event, Bob was there. Very sad to hear the news, but thank you for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skates97 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 When we were planning our West to East Coast trip Bob reached out to me and said we would be going right over Hickory where they were having a Caravan Formation clinic and invited us to stop by and have dinner. It was a pleasure to meet him and Nancy then as well as to see them again at the Summit later that year. He will be greatly missed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Bob @Bob_Belville is the quintessential established gentleman aviator... Always sharing his aviation experience... Bob, I was thinking of you yesterday... it had been tooo long. Fare well, friend... Prayers, -a- 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanM20C Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 I had the pleasure of once flying with Bob in his wonderful E. I'm thankful for that. He was a great pilot and an even better guy. There will be a large void at future Summits and Caravans. Nancy and family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Clear skies and tailwinds to our friend! -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Oh Bob, we will miss you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLCarter Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Sad to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urs_Wildermuth Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Very sad news. Difficult to imagine Mooneyspace without him. I am lost for words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) I’m sure his new wings will be even nicer than the ones he left behind. Clarence Edited July 3, 2020 by M20Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Great friend, man, aviator and all around person. Will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 I just saw this on the Mooney pilot Facebook page. Just wow. Great guy from my personal experience. He's going to be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) Bob epitomized what we all should be striving to be. A caring human being, strong in his faith and a genuinely good person. Not long after I joined MooneySpace, I got to know Bob through some PMs. I invited him to stop for lunch on one of his trips up to the Minuteman Airport from North Carolina. He was the first MooneySpacer I met. Even before Stinky Pants, the Grim Reaper and the rest of you crazy Mooniacs. He gets out of his plane, greets me warmly and hands me a bottle of his home made wine as a “hello” gift. Who the heck does that? Heck, when Stinky Pants first visited, he wanted to know when the burgers were going to be done! I’ll miss his demeanor and his calming ways. We didn’t just lose a fellow Mooniac, we lost part of ourselves... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Edited July 3, 2020 by Marauder 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy95W Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Sad, sad, sad. I talked to Bob at two different Oshkosh's. I'm really glad I did. About 5 years ago or so, Bob started a thread about when would be a good time to stop flying. Almost as though he had something on his mind bugging him. 3 or 4 years later, he did his Coast-to-coast flight in his M20E. Good for you, Bob! Blue skies and smooth air, we will miss you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, Marauder said: Bob epitomized what we all should be striving to be. A caring human being, strong in his faith and a genuinely good person. Not long after I joined MooneySpace, I got to know Bob through some PMs. I invited him to stop for lunch on one of his trips up to the Minuteman Airport from North Carolina. He was the first MooneySpacer I met. Even before Stinky Pants, the Grim Reaper and the rest of you crazy Mooniacs. He gets out of his plane, greets me warmly and hands me a bottle of his home made wine as a “hello” gift. Who the heck does that? Heck, when Stinky Pants first visited, he wanted to know when the burgers were going to be done! I’ll miss his demeanor and his calming ways. We didn’t just lose a fellow Mooniac, we lost part of ourselves... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro I'll miss you and Paul arguing with Bob about whether the engine monitor should be on the left or right side. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Avalle Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 I am so sorry! He was a real gentleman. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonal Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Such sad news, he was such a wonderful voice here and will be truly missed. God speed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964-M20E Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Bob will be missed. I'm saddened by the news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cferr59 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 I only met Bob once and he was happy to take me on a tour of his hangar and show his beautiful plane. He also helped me find a CFI in Morganton so I could do my checkout and fly my airplane home. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.