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Jo BELL Obituary
Jo Anne BELL Born March 27, 1932 in Seattle; died January 28, 2012, also in Seattle. Survived by Joe, her loving husband of 59 years; children, Joseph Jr. (Susan), Elizabeth, Alison Burch (Mark); grandchildren, Jessica, Michael, Nicole, and Alexander; siblings, Helen Ryan, Dorothy Budinich (Tom), Mary Kennedy, and Anthony Ryan (Yvonne); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Walters, and her brother, Daniel Thomas Ryan Jr. Jo Anne was a 25 year, Charter Member of Jackson Jills Women's Golf Association. She volunteered for decades at St. Catherine's Parish and various assisted living homes. Jo Anne loved to knit and was a fantastic cook, baker and homemaker, whose selfless acts were a great example to everyone who knew and loved her. As Irish as they come, St. Patrick's Day was always her favorite. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, February 4th, at 10:00 AM at St. Catherine Catholic Church. Interment, Calvary Cemetery. Remembrances may be madeto The Alzheimer's Association, 100 W. Harrison St., Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98119; or St. Catherine Parish, 814 N.E. 85th Street, Seattle, WA 98115. Sign Jo Anne's on-line Guest Book at www.Legacy.com. Hoffner Fisher & HarveyTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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February 6, 2012
Growing up on Queen Anne just a few blocks away. Such sweet memories. And then, years pass and lives go in different directions. May Jo Anne's gifts of life continue to bless her beloved family and friends. (Sr.) Eleanor Gilmore, ("7th West"), now St. Mary's on the Lake, Bellevue.
Jacquie Wadeson Muller
February 6, 2012
Dear Jo Anne,
So many memories, so long a past, a cup full of tears, a truckload of laughs!
February 4, 2012
Our Beloved Irish Auntie Jo,
How we miss you already. I'm looking forward to placing the beautiful heirloom knitted cap and sweater you made for Kelly on his child, (my first grandchild!) this September. I will continue to display your Irish Christmas cards every year. Seattle's St. Patrick's Day parade will never be the same without you! Heaven is a brighter place because of your spirit!
Love, "Susie" Kennedy Nicholes
February 3, 2012
Dear Sweet Auntie Jo,
I will miss you. I will miss your laugh, your singing, and your mischievous plots and plans. I cherish the beautiful blankets you knit for me, they are works of art! I will cherish the memories of staying over night at your house when I was little. God bless you and we shall meet again.
Your goddaughter,
Molly
Jeannine Blue Lupton
February 1, 2012
To Joe Bell, jr., and the Bell family:
We are very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Bell was one of the special St. Catherine ladies and was a wonderful person. She did so much for the parish and was always kind to everyone. May she rest in peace now and may your memories of your mother console you.
Sincerely,
Jeannine Blue Lupton & Martin Lupton
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
February 1, 2012
Dear Joe and Family,
We Sisters are remembering Jo Anne with our prayers as she enters her eternal life. May her new way of living in God's Presence bring peace and joy to her, and may you experience her nearness always.
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