Helen Theresa Bell

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Helen Bell Obituary

Helen Theresa (Stoffer) Bell

Helen died peacefully at home on March 16, 2013 from complications of renal cancer. Helen was born on December 6, 1926 in Tacoma, WA to Louis and Anna Stoffer.

She graduated from Centralia High School in 1944 and from Central Washington University with a degree in education.

She married Herbert Yeomans "Bert" Bell Jr. on June 6, 1949 in Ellensburg, WA. Bert and Helen were married for 58 years until his death in 2007.

Helen taught first grade in the Highline School District and Kindergarten at Littlerock, South Bay, and Lacey Elementary.

Helen was a lifelong learner. She loved to read, do crossword puzzles and volunteered for over 20 years with Friends of Tumwater Timberland Library. She enjoyed painting, drawing and other creative pursuits. She traveled extensively with her husband Bert and other members of her family.

Helen is survived by her children, Teresa (Robert) Rummel, Christine Bell (Hartmut. Walravens), William

(Crystal) Bell, Margaret (Chuck) Hill and Herbert Y. Bell III (Tim DeClue). She has seven grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Louis Stoffer of Centralia.

There will be a private interment at Mountain View Cemetery in Centralia and a memorial service at Mills and Mills Funeral Home, 5725 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater, at 2:00 pm on Saturday March 23, 2013.

Helen wished for remembrances to be made to Friends of Tumwater Timberland Library.

Published by The Seattle Times from Mar. 19 to Mar. 21, 2013.
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I have very fond childhood memories of growing up next to the Bell family in Normandy Park Washington and visiting their home and cabin after they moved to Olympia. I hope your memories serve as comfort to you in your time of grief.

Ben Murray

March 31, 2013

I always enjoyed our time together. Helen was always so positive about every thing. What a kind person and I will miss her

Sue Schmidt

March 25, 2013

Helen and Bert were such a fun couple and
always participated in Lacey Elementary
events. They were always "young at heart". Many good memories. Truly made the world a better placed for all
the kids.

JoAnn Green

March 23, 2013

Our Lacey Elementary children were very privileged to have Helen on our staff. The kindergarteners received a great start on their educational careers with Mrs. Bell. We shall always remember her wonderful smile and bubbling personality.

Helen Scheurich

March 23, 2013

Hoping that the wonderful memories that your Mom has left you with, keep you smiling always.

Nancy Lee

March 22, 2013

Dear Bert - I am so sorry. I have been thinking of you alot during this time and pray that you are comforted by knowing your mom is with the Lord.
Stepheena Johnson

March 22, 2013

Sincere sympathy to the Bell family.Please accept my condolence,may your loving memories sustain you,and may perserering in prayer comfort you,Romans 12:12.

Marie

March 21, 2013

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March 20, 2013

Helen and Bert were both wonderful individuals I met a the School Retirees group. Prayers of peace and comfort to the family and friends.

Karen KELLER

March 20, 2013

May the God of comfort continue to guide your hearts and strengthen your family during this most time.We hope that the many hugs, cards, kind words, and genuine love help your family draw closer, as you lean on one another.

March 20, 2013

Helen,

May you rest easy in the arms of the Lord.

Jean and Gary

Jean Boley

March 19, 2013

My prayers and condolences go out the family during this time of sorrow. I know I have fond memories of Helen enjoying the family events for Bryan and Ashley Bell. You could count on her celebrating her family. We delightfully shared two great grandchildren for her and grandchildren for me, Ryder and Rylie Bell. It was my pleasure knowing her and especially loved hearing about her travels. May she rest in peace and may you be comforted knowing she is in God's hands and with her husband Bert.

Melody Stalk

March 19, 2013

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