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Kermit Bell Obituary
Redding, CA
Kermit Bell, 97, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 in Redding, CA.
He leaves his son; Kenneth Bell and wife Deanna of Moreno Valley, CA; his son Robert Bell and wife Vickie of Redding, CA; his daughter Sheila Ward and husband Ron of Bella Vista, AR; his son Jerry Bell and wife Leslie of Redding, CA; and his son Stan Bell and wife Pernnie of Vernal, UT. He leaves four stepchildren; Gary Scriven of Redding, CA; Delbert Scriven and wife Kathie of Eureka, CA; Vernon Scriven and wife Annabelle of Moses Lake, WA; and Sharon Iwanick and husband Arnie of LaCenter, WA. Kermit leaves 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and numerous great, great grandchildren.
He also leave two brothers, W. G. Bell of Paris, AR. and Charles Bell of Norco, CA.
Kermit was preceded in death by his first wife of 44 years, Rubelle Bell of Riverside, CA., his second wife of 20 years, Hazel Bell of Redding, CA. and daughter Camilla Torres of Sacramento, CA.
Kermit was born in Enola, AR. on Nov. 7, 1918, the son of Dewey and Doshua Bell. He was raised in AR. and MO. and went on to become a farmer and raised his six children. The family moved to SO. CA. in 1962 where Kermit worked for Kaiser Steel from where he retired.
He was an avid baseball player and fan. His favorite team was the St. Louis Cardinals and when the children were growing up it was their past time to play ball or watch the Cardinals, which included trips to St. Louis to watch them play. Until the day he was hospitalized he could tell you the players' batting averages and who was who in the baseball world. When he moved to SO. CA. he formed a sandlot team, managed it and was a pinch hitter. A remark heard in the stands was, "What's this old man doing pinch hitting?" The old man hit a home run!
Kermit was also an avid bowler. He bowled in two leagues in Redding. He managed to bowl over 200 a few times while in his nineties. In 2016 he gave up bowling due to physical ailments. He really enjoyed his many friends at the bowling alley. However his family was his biggest passion! He will be dearly missed by all.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 5, 11:00 AM at McDonalds' Chapel at 1275 Continental St. in Redding.
Viewing is 9:00-11:00 AM.
Please sign the guestbook at http://obits.redding.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Estes-Holcomb
July 4, 2016
Bob I was so sorry to read of your dad's passing. I remember him fondly from our visits when we lived across the street from you and Vicki. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
DONNA PENA
July 2, 2016
You will be missed uncle Kermit. I remember all the fun times we had when we visited you. I love you dearly. My family and I send out all the love to all of my cousins. You are with our lord and savor. I know your looking down on all of us. You are our guiding light. You were the be example of a good father and uncle.
THE PENA FAMILY
Arnold & Sharon Iwanick
July 1, 2016
Kermit will be lovingly missed. Proudly called, Grandpa Kermit, by Natasha & Tatiana. Arnie & Sharon sends our blessings to the Bell family. He will be missed, so many memories to cherish.
Angela and Chris Crawford
July 1, 2016
Cant wait to see you again grandpa. Love and miss you.
Nicole Gutierrez
July 1, 2016
Psalms 23
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
He will forever be in my heart I love you k.bell please give my grandma Camilla Bell a Big kiss and huge for me and one day we will all be with each other again. I know you all are up there having a reunion and now watching down over the family. To the family sorry wasn't able to come but love you all and I will be with you all in the spirit.
Jimmy Whitley
July 1, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to all the Bell family and I'm sorry for knocking down the tree in the front yard for so many years.
Dave Booth
July 1, 2016
Condolences to Kermits family and friends. He was a kind and wonderful gentleman and will be sorely missed.
June 29, 2016
May GOD's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time.
PSALMS 29:11
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