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1932
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2020
Temple Bell Obituary
22/07/1932 - 06/08/2020
Temple Bell, beloved daughter, wife, mother and friend passed last Monday. She was born in Skiatook, Oklahoma and graduated from CU with a nursing degree. She served in the Peace Corps, and was a longtime volunteer with the Denver Zoo and Metro Caring, and a member PEO Chapter FI since 1964. She is survived by her son David Bell, and her daughter Patricia Schramm. A virtual memorial service is being planned through Wellshire Presbyterian Church.
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Paula Frease
June 23, 2020
As another has said, Temple and Bill, not to mention Ann and George, were very good friends of my parents Wilma and Dave Philips. Many years of wonderful shared memories, including a raised glass or two at numerous parties were part of our family history. What terrific, positive participants in a bygone era. Temple and the others are all greatly missed! I send my condolences to Patricia, David and Margaret.
Bill Good
June 19, 2020
Temple and Bill were long time friends with my parents. My Mother and Temple met working for the Denver Public Schools, and she considered Temple one of her dearest friends. I have fond memories of Temple sailing during breezy afternoons on Cherry Creek Reservoir. Her world travelling adventures and tales were always intriguing. Temple was smart and straight shooting, but she always had a mischievous, knowing twinkle in her eyes. She made those around her better human beings. She will be greatly missed.
Barb Pfretzschner
June 18, 2020
worked with Temple at the zoo. She was the kindest, most genuine, and pleasant volunteer there! She will definitely be missed.
katherine porter
June 17, 2020
Temple was a gracious Denver Zoo Volunteer who gave a great deal of herself to further the mission of the Denver Zoo. I enjoyed volunteering with her.
Shenia
June 17, 2020
Temple was not only a role model but a dear human being. She was kind, lovely, funny and like a mother to me. I will miss her forever.
Deanna Hanna
June 17, 2020
Temple was one classy lady! Working as one of her fellow nurses in the Denver Public Schools was always a pleasure for me. She was smart, kind, had a great sense of humor and a wonderful mentor.
Ruth Brugger
June 17, 2020
I worked with Temple at the Denver Public Schools for many years. I stay in touch with Helen Ridge, the supervisor of nurses. I was sorry to hear of Temple's passing.
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