Wenatchee, WA 10.4.10 — Glady Bellamy, President of CMI, unexpectedly passed away the morning of Friday, October 1st.
Glady was born in Goldendale, WA in 1952 and was raised in Central California. After earning a business degree, Glady moved back to Washington State in 1974 as a sales associate for Tennaco West. In 1980, Glady became the sales manager for Beebe Orchards and operated in this capacity for 9 years.
In 1989, Glady started CMI with partners Nick Buak, McDougall and Sons, Inc. and Columbia Fruit Packers. As President, Glady helped guide CMI from 1.8 million cartons annually to one of the largest shippers/growers of apples, pears and cherries in Washington State. As an active member of the Northwest tree fruit community for nearly four decades, Glady’s contributions have helped shape the progression of the industry through times of dramatic change.
Nick Buak offered this comment on behalf of the entire CMI family, “Glady was a fantastic individual who cared deeply for his family, colleagues and business associates, cherishing his relationships and holding them close. Glady believed in the future of our industry, and leaves a legacy that will last for many generations to come. He will be dearly missed by all.”
Celebration of Life Service
Friday, October 8th at 2:00 pm
Wenatchee Free Methodist Church
1601 Fifth Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801
A coffee and cookie reception will be held immediately following. Those wishing to continue to celebrate Glady may convene at the home of Nick and Christina Buak.
Arrangements
Telford’s Chapel of the Valley
711 Grant Road, East Wenatchee, WA 98802-5428
(509) 884-3561
Scholarship Fund
A scholarship fund has been established in Glady’s name to support college education for the Northwest fruit industry. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to contribute may send donations to Washington Apple Education Foundation, 2900 Euclid Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801. Please note the Glady Bellamy Memorial Scholarship on your contribution.
Source: Columbia Marketing International
