Robert H. Belliveau |
| Posted 2017-03-12 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Thursday, March 9, 2017 <<< The last alarm sounded for retired Battalion Chief Robert H. “Bob” Belliveau, 75, of Lake Havasu City Feb. 25, 2017. Bob was born Jan. 1, 1942 in Chicago to Edward and Lula Belliveau. In 1959, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served for four years. In 1964, he began his career with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. He was a firefighter, paramedic, captain, and battalion chief. He was proud to have been a part of the first class of paramedics for LACoFD. He held the designation of Paramedic #0001. Along with five fellow firefighters, they set the standard for the paramedic program we see today. In addition to his illustrious career, Bob enjoyed working as a technical adviser on the TV show “Emergency.” He retired Jan. 5, 1998 as a battalion chief. Bob and Kathy were married April 17, 1971 in Torrance, California. They lived in Torrance for 30 years before retiring to Havasu in December 2000. What truly defined Bob was his ability to listen, being nonjudgmental, and his compassion and generosity to all. He loved his family unconditionally and his grandchildren were the true highlights of his life during his retirement years. Bob is survived by his wife Kathy of 45 years, children Michelle, Marc (Gena), Brian and Kevin (Chrissa), six grandchildren Grant, Houston, Haus, Walker, Brooklyn and Zeke, and his sisters Alice (Wally) and Kate (Tom). He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Lula, and brother Edward. A celebration of life is 1 p.m., Sunday, March 19, at the Lake Havasu Elks Lodge, with a Marine Corps League presentation. A flag ceremony is at the LACoFD Fire Station 36 in Carson, Calif. Saturday, March 25, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Hospice of Havasu for the Polidori House in Bob’s name. |
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