Arbutus Bellefeuille Obituary

On September 10, 2023, Arbutus Rose (Allen) Bellefeuille embraced her Savior and her loved ones in heaven. She was born in War Creek, Kentucky on October 26,1931. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Polly (Johnson) Allen and all her seven siblings. The family's early life in Appalachia Kentucky during the depression was very difficult but the family bond was strong. They walked out of their small "holler" in 1941 and hitched a ride to Michigan for a better life and work opportunities. Many, many family gatherings for years to come were enjoyed at this new home in Wixom, Michigan. Her siblings were: Warren Allen (Jane (d. ), Gail) of Punta Gorda, FL, Wendell Allen of War Creek, KY, Herbert Allen (Joyce) of Plymouth, MI, Charles Allen (Judy) of Port Charlotte, FL, Wilburn Allen (Phyllis) of Port Charlotte, FL, Paul Allen (Karen) of Wixom, MI, and her dear sister Violet Ruth Walz (Rod) of Winter Haven, FL. Her bothers called her Daisy and teased her lovingly and often. In 1950 Arbutus married Clarence Albert Bellefeuille (d. 2011). They raised their family in Walled Lake, MI. Arbutus was a school cook in the Walled Lake Consolidated School System for over 25 years. She devoted her life to caring for her husband and three daughters, Patricia Lynn (Bellefeuille) Luckmann (husband Lee), Linda Carol (Bellefeuille) Kahler, and Barbara Kae Bellefeuille all now living in Granger, IN. Her three daughters adored their mother and count it their highest privilege to have been raised by a praying and selfless mother. Her greatest passion was living out her deep and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. She was a genuine friend to so many people and yet never sought out the friendships for her own needs but only to be a friend to others. She was most content just being with family, but she loved to be in or near the water and often talked about climbing trees. Six Grandchildren and nine Great-grandchildren were loved, rocked, and prayed over. Grandchildren are Deborah Ruth (Kahler) Mitchell, Nicole Lynn (Luckmann) Hall (husband Jamie), Aaron Lee Luckmann, Rebecca Lynn (Luckmann) Reh (husband John). Great-grandchildren are, Rebecca Sakovich, Kristina Mitchell, Matthew Mitchell, Nathan Luckmann, Paige Lauterwasser, Hailey Lauterwasser, Brooke Hall, Quinn Hall, and Bree Hall. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 16 from 11:00 to 12:30 at Lynch and Sons in Walled Lake, MI. There will be a brief celebration of life and a private internment following the visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana (https://betheluniversity. edu/give/). Designate "In honor of Arbutus Bellefeuille. "