BAXTER KENNETH BELL

BAXTER KENNETH BELL obituary

BAXTER KENNETH BELL

BAXTER BELL Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 24, 2012.
BAXTER KENNETH BELL Baxter Kenneth Bell, born April 25, 1949, unexpectedly passed away May 17, 2012. Baxter was a loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Teacher and Friend. A colorful childhood growing up, Baxter lived with a handful of family members in a variety of places such as Albuquerque, Pueblo and Telluride. Graduating from Highland High School in 1967, he chose to attend the University of New Mexico where he earned a BA in Liberal Arts. In 1972, Baxter married Susan Olson and made the High Desert their permanent home. Baxter retired in 2004 after 15 years teaching in the Adelanto School District. Although his childhood dream was to be a pro baseball player, actor or singer, and teaching was far from those, he genuinely adored his students and achieved a fun learning environment. Baxter truly enjoyed seeing people smile at his wry sense of humor. He was most comfortable when performing in local musical theater in such plays as Annie and Fiddler. Baxter loved photography, writing, playing poker, billiards, camping, golfing, hiking and being outdoors. Taking great pride in his home, Baxter was always busy with yard work, organizing the garage or working in his office. Baxter was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1997. While progression of his symptoms was slow and the disease is not what took his life, it did take a toll on his daily happiness. Baxter wanted nothing more than to be healthy. He's free from ailments and pain now, for this we're grateful. Baxter is survived by his beloved Wife, Susan Bell of Apple Valley, his loving Son, Evan Bell and Wife Kat of Maricopa, AZ, his adoring Daughter, Meghann Nelsen and Husband Frederic of San Clemente, CA, his Brother Bob Donohoe of Salt Lake City, UT, his Sister, Carol Donohoe Williams of Lakewood, WA and his Mother, Esther Taylor of Tacoma, WA along with Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and countless friends. A private celebration of Baxter's life will be held at his residence in Apple Valley. To honor Baxter, donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

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May 28, 2012

Evan Bell posted to the memorial.

May 25, 2012

Lorraine Wentworth posted to the memorial.

May 24, 2012

Sean McDevitt posted to the memorial.

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Evan Bell

May 28, 2012

He was my Dad. He was the best Dad I could ask for. He was always there for me, no matter what. I have many fond memories of time spent with him through the years; backpacking, camping, playing baseball, playing pool and poker all come to mind right away. Looking back, those were some of the best times I've ever had, and I have to thank my Dad for those.

You never know how much you love them or will miss them until they are gone. I love you and miss you so much, Dad.

Lorraine Wentworth

May 25, 2012

My prayers are with you and your family. I had the pleasure of working with him for serveral years at Desert Trails.He will be missed.

Sean McDevitt

May 24, 2012

I worked with Baxter Bell in two theatrical productions: "Hamlet," in 1986, and "The Would-Be Gentleman," in 1987. (And, I just remembered, "The Sound Of Music" in 1984. And "Guys & Dolls" in 1990. My goodness, I didn't realize there had been so many.) I hadn't seen him in quite some time. I would like to remember him the way that he was back then: disciplined, hardworking, focused, funny, and a good guy. My heart goes out to Sue and her family.

steve dodge

May 24, 2012

mr bell was my 6th grade teacher at joshua circle in hesperia. (1976) he was always a nice guy and a great teacher. sympathy to his family. S. Dodge victorville ca

May 24, 2012

I had not seen Baxter in a number of years because of distance and his health, but as one of my special Ayler cousins, he was much loved and often in our thoughts. I so enjoyed his contributions to the Ayler book and his stories added much to the quality of the project. He will be missed and I wish love and peace to his family.
Linda Kozlowski, Jackson, MI

Deb Satterthwaite

May 24, 2012

Baxter will be missed. My heart goes out to all of you. I so enjoyed our visit with him in California last October. What a great sense of humor, pride in his family and a genuine person. Our love, Sam and Deb Satterthwaite

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May 28, 2012

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