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Rev. Michael Duane Bell

Michael Bell Obituary

Rev. Michael Duane Bell was born on September 29, 1952 to Robert and Harriet Garvin-Bell, in Topeka, KS. Both parents preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Michael was recently retired from the Veterans Administration (food services) and since retirement has served in his church as Associate Minister, Asst. Sunday School Superintendent and as a church Trustee. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Mrs. Wendy Bell of the home, three sons, Adrian Bey and Andre Banks of Topeka, KS and Carl Bell of Denver, CO. He also leaves four brothers Robert Bell, Anthony (Victoria) Garvin, Jeffrey Garvin, Timothy Barber all of Topeka and five sisters, Virginia Ridley, Linda (Charles Jr.) Sudduth, Renee Garvin, Jeanette Beckwith, all of Topeka and Cheryl Nave of Raytown, MO. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 29, 2010 at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 531 SE 33rd Terr. from 6-8pm. The service will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 10:30am. Interment at Penwell Gabel Memorial Park.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2010.

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R. Domineck

October 1, 2012

So sorry for your loss, but God has gained another soldier and angel.

November 2, 2010

TO THE BELL FAMILY AND AKUA, YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BE WITH YOU DOING THESE TRYING TIMES. THE DOMINECK FAMILY

Akua Washington

November 2, 2010

Mom-
I was happy to see you this weekend but I wish it was under different circumstances. I hope you're comforted knowing that he is at peace. I love you and miss Dad already. Keep the faith. God will provide.

Rela and Family

October 30, 2010

Time allowed Mike and I to become friends; however, love made us family. May the agape love that he shared continue to spread abroad in our hearts. It is a blessing to know that he will be another angel watching over us.
Wendy and Sons, your support, respect, and trust permitted your husband, your father, and our Uncle Mike to minister effectively to the hearts of so many people. To God be the glory for the great work he has done through Minister Mike and the Bells.

Lover Chancler

October 29, 2010

My prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. I know you gain comfort in knowing he fought the good fight and he is now with the Lord.

October 29, 2010

To the family of Rev. Michael Bell
We honor you on today in celebration of the life of Rev. Bell. Peace and comfort be with you all as you remember all that you shared with him.
Full Gospel Fellowship Church
Lorean Williams, Pastor

India Boulton

October 29, 2010

Wendy and Family,

May your faith carry you through this time of sorrow. Your in our prayers.

Jonathan, Nikki, Austin & Aiden

Susan Rogers

October 29, 2010

Mrs. Bell, Adrian, & Andre

I was so sorry to read about your loss in yesterday's newspaper. My God be with you during these sorrowful days. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Rogers

Bronna and Danny Woods

October 28, 2010

To Wendy and Family,
I am sorry for your lose. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Bronna and Danny Woods and family

October 28, 2010

Sis.Bell and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am very glad to have known Rev. Bell and to talk with him on the phone many times. A cherished soul is gone,but will not be forgotten.
Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Q. Kyser, Leavenworth, KS

LaDonna Bratton

October 28, 2010

To my auntie Wendy and my cousins... there are no words to express my feelings about my uncle. I can only say we will miss him terribly and that belly shaking laughter. Always a kind word or act for his family and friends. Uncle Mike left us with lots of wisdom and life lessons to remember him by... love u unc LaDonna, Donelle, Ashley, David, & Donald III.

Sabrina Dudley

October 28, 2010

"Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow."
~ Unknown

Charles and Doris Anderson

October 28, 2010

To Wendy,Adrian,Andre,Carl and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories bring you peace during this time of sorrow.

Linda Canady

October 28, 2010

Wendy, my condolences to you and your family. Trust God to comfort you.

Jeanne Penn

October 28, 2010

Wendy and family, my prayers and thoughts go out to each of you during these trying times. May God keep each of you in the palm of His Hands and carry you through with His grace and mercy.

Pastor Raymond and Pam Berry

October 28, 2010

My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. All I have a good thoughts of Rev. Bell. I had all lot of time talking to him when Andre, Adrian and Carl were at HP. He will be greatly missed. At any time, day or night, I am just a call away. God bless you.

Shirley Sanders-Hall

October 28, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 28, 2010

Thoughts and Prayers during this rough time. May the Lord continue to watch over us all. I remember the Rev. through Church and Family

Pamela Blackwell-Nwonye

October 28, 2010

Linda, Allen (Charles) and Family:

This has been a difficult couple of months for you. My heartfelt condolences to you and yours. You are in my prayers.

Pam

Marilyn Rollins

October 28, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Larry & Kendra White

October 28, 2010

Aunt Wendy,
We will miss the Rev.. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. It goes without saying that we will always be there for you. Just call.

Carla Berry

October 27, 2010

To the Bell Family,
So sorry to hear the passing of a beloved Husband,father and Friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God Bless the Family

Ann Webb

October 27, 2010

Wendy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my prayers, thoughts and love are with you.

Pamela Boyd

October 27, 2010

Wendy and Family. we are so, sorry to hear of the lost of your husband and father. He always had a smile when and wherever we saw him. He will be missed. You are in our prayers.

Melvin & Pamela Boyd

Cleora Cushinberry&Family

October 27, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Annette Hackett

October 27, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Michael at the VA, he was always very nice and could be very funny too!

Corey Thomas

October 27, 2010

Wendy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. Corey Lynn Thomas and family.

Johnnye Sweet

October 27, 2010

Tony and Victoria my Prayers are with you at your time of grief. May God hold you in his arms and give the strength to get through your time of sorrow.

October 27, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

October 26, 2010

WENDY, ADRIAN, ANDRE, CARL AND THE ENTIRE BELL FAMILY! I SEND MY SINCERE SYMPATHY AND REGARD AND PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF LOSS! I KNOW YOU KNOW HE MADE IT IN AND THAT GIVES YOU GREAT COMFORT WITHOUT A DOUBT BUT IT DOES NT DIMINISH THE FACT THAT HE WILL BE GREATING MISSED BY US ALL! MIKE AND I HAD A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP SINCE MY COUSIN AND I WERE SO CLOSE SO HE WILL ALWAYS BE AND STAY NEAR AND DEAR TO MY HEAR AS HIS MEMORY LIVES ON AND I PLAN TO SEE MORE OF YOU ALL IN THE NEAR FUTURE THAN I HAVE IN THE PAST BECAUSE WE WANT TO SPEND TIME WITH ONE ANOTHER WHILE THE BLOOD IS STILL RUNNING WARM IN OUR VEINS! MIKE WILL AND IS TRULY MISSED DURING THIS TIME OF HIM GOING ON THE RECEIVE THE PROMISE FROM OUR REAL FATHER IN HEAVEN! I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING HIM IN GLORY AGAIN SOME DAY! LOVE, KISSES AND HUGS TO YOU ALL! I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH! LOVE TAMMY KILONZI & FAMILY!

Alan & Linda Ward

October 25, 2010

Dear Wendy & Sons, you are very close in prayer and our hearts. We are confident with you that Mike is with his Lord that he loved so very much, and that when Jesus returns, Mike will be with Him to welcome us all to our eternal home. What a celebration and reunion that will be!! Until that time, you all remain steadfast and unmoveable in the Lord, and He will sustain you today and forever with His Love, Grace, Mercy and Strength.

Fellowlaborers in His vineyard

October 24, 2010

To Wendy,Adrian,Andre and Carl. We Love you all, and our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We will always remember the great times our families had together over on Monroe street, and all the slammin food that Mike would put together, he was always about family and taking care of business. We will miss him much, and will cherish the great memories of our times together.

GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU.

Joe & Cheryl Swopes

DeAngelo & Beverly Goulsby

October 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rory Neal

October 23, 2010

To Wendy ,Adrian & Andre all of who are my cousins I offer my deepest condolences. Mike, Bobby ,Tony & Jenny we all grew up together & played together as kids. We kept intouch with each other off & on and we were always glad to see each other as adults. I find it hard to believe that he's gone, but one thing is for sure and that is he is in a place that is a lot better , a place that we all want to be one day. So with that I won't say goodbye ,I'll just say I'll see you later.

Karen Slade

October 23, 2010

Wendy I will continue to lift you and the boys up in prayer. The word of God tells us to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. What a Glorious place to be. Mike has answered the call of Our
Father once again. First into the ministry to feed the hungry sheep. This time he answered the call to rest. The PEACE comes in knowing that he had a relationship with God that allows him to rest in HIM!!!! Just know that JOY will come in the morning. Until such time, God's strength is made perfect in your weakness.

Much love to you all,

Donna Jones

October 22, 2010

To: Wendy, Adrian, and Andre. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you feel God's Comfort during his time. Rev.
Bell will be missed by many. You all will be in my prayers. God Bless.

Barbara Gavin

October 22, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tina Anthony

October 22, 2010

Wendy, Adrian, Andre and Carl, grandbabies and other family- you know how much you all have always meant to me-I love you all so much- Wendy you know I love you as my sister- we have shared the good and the bad during this 45 years since we haev been the best of friends. When you fell in love Mike, so did I. I love Mike as a brother. I have and will continue to always be here for each of you- I truly understand your sorrow of not having Mike's physical presence here with you/us but I know each of you will always have his spirit with you every second of every day. He loved God and God loves Mike. So we will just hang on until we see him in Heaven- Oh Happy Day!!!!!!!! loving and praying for each of you- (Aunt) Tina & (Uncle) Perri

October 21, 2010

My dearest Wendy and family, Mere words can not convey the love and sympathy in my heart for you all. I have known Mike for many many years and I have always been able to see the love, guidance, and protection he had for his family. He was an honest and loyal soldier for God. I will thank God for the times I got to share in his love for you and your family.His loving spirit and beautiful smile will live on, and his love for Jesus will live on through you. I pray that God gives you all the comfort needed for your strength and endurance. All my love, Donna Bratton

October 21, 2010

To my cousins Wendy, Adrian and Andre, words cannot express the love and cover of prayer we have all of you at this sad time. Mike was a very loving husband, father, uncle and so many different roles to many. Along with all of you, we will miss him dearly. The Jackson family and others thank you for sharing him with us, forever in our prayers.
The Harper Family

Ruth Hildman Thompson

October 21, 2010

Wendy to you and your family I offer my condolences and lift you up in prayer to our heavenly father that he will comfort you and provide you with peace and strength to carry on without your partner in life. I will carry you in my heart and my prayers -

Sherri Kelly

October 21, 2010

Wendy Jo, Adrian, Andre, and my God son Carl: There are no words I can express, but one thing I do know Michael loves Jesus and this was his Ultimate Goal. We will truly miss him my prayers and thoughts are with you Wendy and the family. I have been truly blessed to have known, laughed and shared Jesus with Michael. Thank you Wendy!

Annamarie (Ann from VA) Wilkins

October 21, 2010

Wendy and Family - My sincere condolences at your time of loss. You are all in my prayers. Remain strong and allow God to wrap his arms around you.

In the sweet by and by

Pamela Gilchrist

October 21, 2010

Wendy
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Just remember Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted. Your thoughts may start out painful but thats the beauty of healing One day your the pain will turn to sweet memories. Know you are loved and forever in my Prayer
Pamela (Snoddy)Gilchrist

Linda Griffin-Chalfant

October 21, 2010

Wendy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I will keep you and your family in my thought and prayers

Pamela Gilchrist

October 21, 2010

Wendy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss.. which is truly God's gain. Just know in time the pain will turn to sweet memories and memories are one of the greatest gifts that God has given us. Know our are loved and in my prayers..Pamela (Snoddy)Gilchrist

Janet & Ron Kirmer

October 21, 2010

Wendy & family: Sorry to hear about your loss. Mike will be missed! Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. God Bless you!!!

Kathy Ryan Smith

October 21, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss, Wendy. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Deborah Henderson-Green

October 20, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Joan Hunsaker

October 20, 2010

Wendy my sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Minnick Larson

October 20, 2010

Wendy and family, please know that you have our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace knowing that Mike is with his Heavenly Father who will wrap you all in His loving and tender embrace. Love to all of you.

Toni & Willie Green

October 20, 2010

To Wendy and family I pray that in this time of loss you’ll feel God’s love much more and that you’ll find your comfort In the presence of the Lord. I pray God pours upon you
His sweet amazing grace and overflow your heart with peace as you live in His embrace.

Kathryn Peterson van Rooyen

October 20, 2010

Dear Wendy and family,
I am so very deeply saddened by the news of Mike's passing. We know that he is in a joyful, wonderful place but he leaves behind those who love him to mourn. Jesus tells us not to mourn as those who have no hope, but never says not to MOURN. And we mourn with you. You are on my heart, Wendy...
with love,
Kathryn (Peterson) and David van Rooyen
childhood/high school classmate of Wendy's

Tracy Powell

October 20, 2010

Wendy and family, my heart is with you during this difficult time. I am so glad I got to meet Mike at the AHS class Reunion. God is with you, lean on Him.

Ronald & Pamela Blount Mitchell

October 20, 2010

To the entire Family of my brother in Christ:
We bow our heads to the will of God, may you find, peace,reassurance in the midst of the storm.Knowing that God will take care of all of you.So many memories...I can't count them all. But the smile Mike had could light up any room. Our Prayer for strenght now and the days ahead.,go out to you and the rest of the family. Always,

October 20, 2010

Wendy and family, my heart goes out to you all i understand what it like to lose someone that has been a very big and special part off you life.I'm just a phone call away if you needs anything please let me and the girls no.May God bless and keep all off you. Lillie,Chastity, Ashley

October 20, 2010

My Prays and Sympathy go out to Mrs. Bell, Adrian, Andre, Carl and the rest of the family. Pastor Bell will be truly missed. Much love,
La Donna Clark and The Clark Family

Lamont and Ashley Jennings

October 20, 2010

To Mrs. Wendy, Carl, Adrian and Andre: We send our condolences to all of you in your time of need. Not only have you been there for us during the death of my father, but my brother as well. We are here for you for whatever you may need. We will remain in prayer with you and for you. Everyone knew what type of man Rev Bell was and will be remembered as. We love you and may God continue to keep you in this time of need.

October 20, 2010

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

Sincerely, Resa Boydston

Sue Burton

October 20, 2010

Wendy and family, We are thinking of you and praying for peace for you as you go through this difficult time. We really enjoyed Mike at the reunion, he was always smiling! The AHS Class of '75 sends you our deepest sympathy.

jaime knight

October 20, 2010

wendy i am so sorry for your loss you and mike help me out a lot when you had my son dj in your day care. my prayers go out to you.

October 20, 2010

Wendy and family, you have our sympathy. It was a shock to hear that Michael passed away. He was in good spirits when I last saw him at the mall. He will be missed for his great personality. During one conversation he shared about his personal relationship with the Lord... and that was wonderful. Please know you and your family are in our prayers continuously! We love you!

George and Sharon Kearse

Diana and Lamont

October 20, 2010

So sorry for the loss of a very influential man of God. My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Bell, the boys, and the rest of the family. We love you and are here if you need anything.

Steve McRae

October 20, 2010

The thoughts and prayers go out to Wendy and the Bell Family in this time of loss. Please know that it was a great pleasure to meet Michael during his wife's class reunion. The Class and myself wish our prayers of condolence.

Marie (Toni Smith) Williams

October 20, 2010

To all of my cousins, and Wendy, I am so sorry about Mike's passing. I will miss the times when I would run into Mike and he would always give me words of encouragement especially when I was going through my divorce and cancer. All of his words and his attitude was always uplifting. My sympathy goes out to all of you. Love you all. Your cousin, Toni

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