Myra Ann Belote, 66, of Bronson, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, February 18, 2023.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson. A private interment will follow the service at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 24, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and again, prior to the service, on Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson.
Myra was born April 26, 1956 in Coldwater, MI to Charles “Bill” & Betty (Nelson) Zabonick. As Coach Zabonick’s daughter, she and her sister Karen spent the majority of nights in the basketball gym growing up, a tradition Myra carried for the rest of her life. She spent her high school days cheering on the Vikings as a cheerleader and running track.
A few short years later, she started dating her future husband and love of her life, Daniel L. Belote. Their love story led them to an adventurous 11 years in Denver, Colorado with close friends. October 7, 1988, Myra and Dan married in Las Vegas, NV. The two returned to their home state of Michigan to start their family, welcoming daughter Sarah Belote and son Garrett Belote.
Myra enjoyed all sporting events, and was the most loyal Bronson Vikings fan. She spent her weekends on the pontoon with family, or on road trips with her mother or close friends. She loved a spirited game of dominoes at the holidays, and spending time with Sarah and Garrett.
Myra was the lead organizer of Bronson Youth Soccer for many years and was a member of Sunday bowling league with Dan, but her most prideful association was working in Bronson Community Schools since 1998. She was affectionately known as mom by many of the Bronson students, and she loved them all as if they were her own. She leaves behind a lasting legacy with her creation of the Bronson Care Center, which benefited children of the community who were in need.
Myra is survived by her daughter, Sarah Belote of the Detroit area, son Garrett Belote of Bronson; her sister Karen Hyska, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Myra was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Daniel Belote, on September 15, 2008. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother Mark Zabonick and her brothers-in-law Bill Hyska, Matt Belote and Scott Belote.
Memorials may be directed to the family to help with funeral expenses.
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