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William Bell Obituary
William J. "Bill" Bell, beloved husband of
Helen (Warner), for 62 years; loving father of John (Terry), Steve (Ruth) and Rick (Sue); grandfather of Julie (Shaun) Thomas, Jeff (Lauren),
Jeremy, Sean (LeAnne), Scott (April), Erin and
Alison; great-grandfather of Steve, Zach, Jenna, Davey, Trevor,
Matthew, Lucas and Sofia; also survived by brother Jim, in-laws Raymond, Lloyd, Jane and Caroline. Bill was an eternal optimist, a man of integrity, wisdom and kindness. His quick wit and huge heart shone through in everything he did, touching the lives of many. Funeral services on Jan. 2, at St. Stevens Catholic Church, in Sun Lakes, Arizona. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Peter's Indian Mission School, P.O. Box 10840, 1500 N. St. Peter Rd., Bapchule, AZ 85221. Anchors Aweigh Billy, Dad, Grandpa and Grandpa Great.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by the family that loved and appreciated Bill with all our hearts.
Betty & Phil Weber
January 8, 2009
Helen,
You and Bill as a couple set such a good example of what a marriage should be. Your caring for children and grandchildren for exemplary.
Phil and I are so glad we got to know you and Bill these past few years during our trips to Sun Lakes.
Mary Christine (Tihay) Thill
January 6, 2009
To Helen & family--
You were wonderful Sacred Heart neighbors and friends. I know my dad, Julius Tihay, enjoyed ushering with Bill at Sacred Heart. So many things have changed over the years but wonderful people will always be missed. God Bless Bill and your family.
Rodd Hall
January 6, 2009
Aunt Helen and Family,
Uncle Bill was one of the finest men I ever knew. I feel lucky to have had him as one of my examples for what it means to be a good man.
He was lucky to have had you to help make his life the great thing it was.
I will miss him.
Rodd
Liz & John Dunstone
January 1, 2009
Dear Mrs. Bell and family - our sympathy to you for the passing of your dear Bill. We are friends of Sean, LeAnne, and Trevor Bell. And we know that the good man Sean is today is due in part to the good man his Grandpa Bell clearly was. God bless you all and God rest Bill's soul - -
A Chmura
December 31, 2008
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.~Irish Sympathy Prayer
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Olley & Chmura Family
Phyllis & Ben Yannelli
December 31, 2008
Dear Helen & Family:
Bill was a very caring and giving person and a delight to be around. He will be greatly missed but his memory will stay in our hearts forever.
Lori Perry
December 31, 2008
Aunt Helen,
We are very sorry for your loss. You and Uncle Bill had a wonderful life together.
With our sincere sympathy,
Love Julie, Debbie and Lori
December 31, 2008
Dear Helen,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. We know how much everyone loved Bill.
With Our Sincere Sympathy,
Judy, Sue and David
Sharon (King) Dunham
December 30, 2008
Dear Helen,
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I choose to look at it as "going home," where peace and contentment abound. I have fond memories of you both from Watson St., and Bill always callng me Sam. What a wonderful man!
Judy Teter
December 29, 2008
Dear Helen:
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We have many good memories of you and Bill during the time I worked with you at Dr. Deniz and Dr. Downing's office.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy and Jim
Rich and Carol Wagner
December 29, 2008
Helen,
There is so little one can really say at a time
like this but do know how much we enjoyed our times with you and Bill over the years. One could always count on lots of laughs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
With deepest sympathy and much love.
CHERYL LAND
December 29, 2008
HELEN & FAMILY,
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.OUR PARENTS THOUGHT
OF BOTH OF YOU AS FAMILY.BILL WAS TRULY A SPECIAL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED.
THE JACK COLWELL FAMILY
Jerry and Jan Cisneros
December 29, 2008
Mrs. Bell and family,
I hold fond memories of you and Mr. Bell. I will continue to pray for you.
Jerry and Jan Cisneros
Vina and David Reim
December 29, 2008
Helen and Family,
Both you and Bill were a true blessing to David and I while we lived in AZ, you both were wonderful to us and we think of you often. We offer our love and wish all the family the peace that passes all understanding and we know your devout faith will bring you through. Love to all David and Vina Reim
NANCY HOLCOMB
December 29, 2008
Hellen & family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and we will never forget what good friends both of you were to our family. Since you moved away we think of you often. You are wonderful people and Bill helped so many people, he was truely a great person.
Dan & Nancy (Fixmer) Holcomb
Michael J. Nelson
December 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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