Belinda Lee Ann "Kwi-elwet" Ward
February 17, 1968 - April 21, 2022
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Belinda Lee Ann "Kwi-elwet" Ward
February 17, 1968 - April 21, 2022
Obituary
Belinda Ward was born on February 17, 1968 in Bellingham, Washington. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1986 and later attended Northwest Indian College and Western Washington University in which she earned her BA degree. Education was important to Belinda. It has often been asked “what didn’t Belinda graduate from?”. She was the first chapter president when Phi Theta Kappa came to NWIC and also one of the first recipients of the Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship. Anyone who knew Belinda would describe her as a kind and loving person. She showed her love by spending her time with her family, whether it was with her hands beading, on the water fishing, casino hopping, playing pool or playing softball. She will be remembered as someone who would say hello and include a warm hug along with it. Belinda will be missed by all who knew her.
Belinda is survived by her mother Karen (Charles) Solomon; Mate William “Scottie” Grant; children Nicholas Adams and Constance Adams; siblings Prudence Tapuro, Billie Jean Solomon, Chad Ward-Jones, Garnet Ward Sr, Kenny Ward; 4 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Belinda is preceded in death by her father Marvin Ward; step father William Solomon; sister Constance Solomon; grandparents Nellie Cooper- Todd, Kenneth Ward, Anne Jefferson-Charles, George William-Charles and William Charles.
There will be a funeral service held on Tuesday, April 26,2022 at 10am at the Wex’liem building. Burial to follow at the Lummi Nation Cemetery.
5 responses to Belinda Lee Ann "Kwi-elwet" Ward
Johnnie, Paul says:
April 25, 2022
I send you my deepest condolences to you an the families. Prayers an hugs to you in your time of need in your darkest hours. So was so happy with a great smile she be missed. Love you all an prayers an hugs and love
Jessie Deardorff says:
April 26, 2022
God bless!
Darlene Olsen says:
April 26, 2022
My condolences to family and friends. I will truly miss Belinda. She is a blessing to family and friends…….her smile, personality and her presence will leave a void in many people’s lives…travel safely Belinda, the ancestors are awaiting your arrival. Hoyte…till we meet again, take care…..
Alesha Rodriguez says:
April 26, 2022
Gonna miss your warm friendly smiles and greetings whenever I saw you! A beautiful soul!❤️
Laura Sam says:
April 27, 2022
Sending Healing Prayers to her family – her children and grandbabies that she cherished as she spoke so fondly of with me, her mother and her siblings, and to my cousin Scotty. It was a great pleasure to meet Belinda and enjoyed her company when she would stop by. “B:” as some of our family would say as nick name for Belinda, She will be missed by many as I am still in shock that the Dear Lord Jesus called her home and that her work is done here on earth. Belinda always had that warm smile and hugs and laughter and few tears. Belinda was gifted with a beautiful spiritual song, It will be different to see my cousin Scotty with out her by his side. I pray that the Dear Lord Jesus will shine his light upon the family , and Scotty in their time of need of grief and sadness in their hearts, and to protect them as they adjust .
God Bless each and every one as well that carry heavy heart, all the people that she embraced of her presence.
Fly High Belinda as those that are on the other side will great you …….