Dorothyanne Belair, 86, of Burlington, formerly of Baton Rouge, Louisana and Toledo, Ohio, died Friday, June 30, 2006 at 3:37 p.m. at her residence in Burlington.

            Born August 22, 1919, in Oberlin, Ohio she was the daughter of Earl W. and Muriel A. Probert Davis.   In 1944, she married Howard L. Belair at St. Clement Church in Toledo, Ohio.  He died May 17, 1994.

            Mrs. Belair was a homemaker and also a caregiver and volunteer for Great River Medical Center and Great River Hospice.

            She was a graduate of Oberlin High School and also attended Business College in Oberlin.  She was a member of SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church in West Burlington.  She was a past president of Rosary and Altar Society at St. Clement Church.  She was a Eucharistic Minister for SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church in West Burlington and also in Baton Rouge.  She enjoyed quilt making, crocheting booties for Birthright and loved nature and landscaping.

            Survivors include, two sons, Jimmie H. Belair and Lynn E. Belair, both of Toledo, Ohio; two daughters, Victoria L. LaLonde of Burlington and Christina M. Belair of Toledo, Ohio; ten grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.

            Her parents, husband, one son, and two brothers preceded her in death.

            A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice.
          Memorials may be sent c/o Lunning Chapel, 2620 Mt. Pleasant Street, Burlington, Iowa  52601.