Honeoye/Bristol: B’Anna passed away peacefully at age 89 on April 3rd, 2022. She is predeceased by her partner of 28 yrs, Roy Owens; sons, Michael Belcher and Jaims Generaux; grandsons, Paul Smith and Mathew King. Survived by her children; Elaine (Bruce) Steagall, Donna (Craig) Nielsen, Ken (Cindy) Belcher & Sally Belcher; 5 grandchildren, Michael Smith, Michelle Smith, Scott (Monica) Felstead, Jessica (Jim) Smith, Jennifer Belcher; sisters; Dotty Campbell & Virginia Koch; several great-grandchildren & many nieces & nephews.
Born in Rochester, NY to the late Leo & Dorothea Holland. She graduated from Honeoye Central School and in her mid 40’s received an Art Degree from RIT. After leaving New York B’Anna lived an adventurous life in Sedona, AZ, Maui, HI, & Boulder, CO, then returning to New York for a short time before moving to the Portland, Oregon area with Roy 28 years ago! She was an avid reader and had many artistic talents, immersing herself in many aspects of handmade art work. Another passion of hers was tending to her beautiful gardens in Oregon!
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30pm on July 9th, 2022 at Honeoye Lake Sandy Bottom Beach Pavilion, Honeoye, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the Allens Hill Free Library, 3818 County Rd 40, Bloomfield, NY 14469. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
With aloha and love, I send my sincere condolences. B’Anna was a dear friend since her time on Maui. I lost contact about 3 years ago but kept her in my thoughts frequently. We still have many pieces of her amazing fabric art as she would always send Christmas packages to my girls. We truly loved her. I’m sorry her kind and generous soul is gone from this world. Always in my heart. -Patti Cadiz, Maui
We are so very sorry to hear of Aunt Bev passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ,your family and friends . Love, Gail and Jerry and our families :
Harland Jr., Gloria , Tom and Chris Belcher
I never met this lady but she sounds wonderful and talented, may your memories bring joy and peace..
Donna, Elaine and family,
So very sorry to hear of Bev’s passing. You are all in my thoughts
Donna and family,
So very sorry to hear of Beverly’s passing. You are in my thoughts.
Kathy Wesley