Michael Lawrence Bell

Bell, Michael Lawrence
50, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away on January 18, 2010. Mike was born September 10, 1959 in Phoenix, AZ to Alan and Imogene Bell. He served in the United States Army and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He received a Master of Health Service Administration from Arizona State University and worked as a health care administrator for the Department of Veterans Affairs for over 20 years. Mike married the love of his life, the former Jennifer Walker, of Big Spring, TX, on February 29th 2008 and adopted Jennifer's Sons. Mike loved being a Father and was very active in his Children's lives throughout his lengthy illness. Uncle Mike loved his Nieces and Nephews and took great pride in their accomplishments. Mike was preceded in death by his Parents. He is survived by his loving wife Jennifer Bell, Sons Patrick Bell, Timothy Bell and Stepdaughter Addison Elliott all of Gilbert, AZ; Sisters, Alana Bell-Dittrich, Gilbert, AZ, Laela Quinn, Carrolton, TX, Jean Agan, Cave Creek, AZ; Nieces, Jorji Coleman,Gilbert, AZ, Irene Owen, Seattle, WA, Crystal Veiock, Henderson, NV; Nephews, Dr. Charles Quinn, Dallas,TX and Jason Massey, U.S. Navy Seal of Virginia and countless family and friends. Interment will be Friday January 29th at 2:00 p.m. at the VA National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of the Valley or the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank Dr. Rami Sarid for the compassionate and professional care that he provided throughout Mike's illness.