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Richard Bell Obituary

Richard "Dick" Bell

Resident of Aromas

3-25-37 - 11-16-2010

Loving husband of fifty years to Audrey. Loving father of six children: Jeff, Cristi, Toby, Jay, Jodi, Jillian, and their spouses. Doting grandpa to nineteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Retired from IBM to a ranch in Aromas. U.S. Vet (Airforce 57-61). Proud K State graduate, 1967. #1 fan of the 49ers and Giants - "thank you Giants for winning the World Series for him".

Memorial mass at Mission San Juan Bautista, Tuesday, November 23rd, at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Dick's brave fight against cancer, please donate to the University of Colorado Hospital, Lung Cancer Specialized Program of Research, www.uch.edu/index.aspx, under quick links choose -Give to UCH.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Nov. 21, 2010.

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Bell Ray

November 26, 2010

I remember all the great times we have had together and will cherish them always. Rest in peace, Dick. Love you, Brother Ray

regan bell

November 26, 2010

We have been holding you all so tight in our arms and hearts during our Thanksgiving gathering here in VT. We have a lot to be thankfor for: looking at picture from early on and through the years and the smile was always there on Dick's face. He loved family...we loved him. We will be in touch. We love you. Regan and Mary and Jonathan

Pilar Grunig

November 23, 2010

My heart & prayers go out to the whole family. We have lost a great man, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a friend. We will miss him. We love you guys!!

Steven Harlan

November 22, 2010

I would just like to say thank you for good times, laughs and treating me like one of your own grandkids i've only been apart of the family for almost 6 years but it feels like i've known you my whole life. I love you and miss you very much rest in paradise.

Pat Anderson

November 22, 2010

My heart & prayers go out to the family. Your faith will get you through the tuff times. I will always remember him.

Debbie Reyes

November 22, 2010

My prayers are with all of Richard's loved ones during this time of loss. God's peace and love will see you through this difficult time.
(Grandmother of Tyler James Rhinehart)

susan breit

November 22, 2010

i really enjoyed the 2 times that we met. you will always be awesome in my heart.

natalie bell

November 22, 2010

I love you grandpa and you will always be missed!!!! love always your grandaughter

Cristi Wheeler

November 21, 2010

In loving memory of my dad. I will love you and miss you always.

Patty Halabuk

November 21, 2010

Rest in Peace Mr. B. The fond memories far outweigh the tears. Our love and prayers to you Mrs. B. and to all the Bell's.
Patty (Noose)& Dave Halabuk

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