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CONSTANCE I. "CONNIE" BELL-BURROWS
1933 - 2011
BORN
1933
DIED
2011
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CONSTANCE BELL-BURROWS Obituary
Connie was born on July 3, 1933 in Dolores, Colorado, the daughter of Tillman C. & Vera (Utke) Periman.
She was raised in Colorado until the age of 12 when the family moved to Boise, Idaho where she completed her education. She then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving her country during the Korean Conflict.
After her discharge she made her home in California where she married, raised her family and worked as an accountant.
She made her home in several communities in California, lived in Alaska for several years and in 1972 she moved to Seattle.
In April of 1994 she was united in marriage to Frank Burrows in Seattle and they made their home at Hermosa Beach near Marysville. She continued working as an accountant in the Seattle area and for over 10 years was an accountant for Metro, retiring in 2000. They moved to Sedro-Woolley in 2005.
Connie was very active in and a Past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star and the founding member of one of the chapters of the Red Hat Society in Marysville.
She is survived by her husband, Frank at the family home in Sedro-Woolley; her two sons, Russ Bell and his wife, Cindy of Lynden, WA and Randy Bell and his partner, Dick Baker of Scottsdale, AZ; two grandsons, Ian and Conner Bell; three step-children, Sue Burrows of Mount Vernon and Tony Burrows and Michael Burrows, both of Oak Harbor, WA; and numerous extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tillman & Vera Periman; and a brother, Dick Periman.
The family requests that memorials be made to the North Puget Cancer Center, 2000 Hospital Drive, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 in memory of Connie.
A Life Celebration Fellowship Gathering will be held at the family home, 107 North Ball Street in Sedro-Woolley on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 1 to 4 PM. All are encouraged to wear red or purple in honor of Connie.
Private inurnment will be at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery.
Services and cremation are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Share memories of Connie and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychpael.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for CONSTANCE BELL-BURROWS
June 1, 2011
I was honored to meet and be with Connie last year at Grand Council. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was full of ideas and information for me as I start up the line. She will be missed...Liz Day Ahmes Court #41
Diane H (Metro)
May 25, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Connie's passisng, and happy that we recently had a Metro reunion and I was able to visit with her, then. My sympathy and prayers to the family.
Kitty LaFavor
May 21, 2011
For almost twenty years now I looked forward to seeing and chatting with Connie at Grand Council and WAOUM - she was friendly, fun, sincere, and I will sure miss her. She was a super Sly Fox Lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Foxy love, Kitty LaFavor (PHP Ankh Ct. #92 San Jose, CA)
May 21, 2011
My Sincere Sympathies to your family. The Foxy Ladies will miss her greatly. However, I know she is in a better place without any suffering.
Jan Comfort, Past High Priestess of Abara Court #80
Fort Myers, Florida
May 20, 2011
Dear Lady Connie, I know you are in a better place - but gosh you will be sorely missed. Loved you Girl, Sly Fox Love, Joy Simpson
Ann Jackson Heistad
May 20, 2011
Witty, delightful and a true friend and lady of the household, Connie's constant comments will be missed. Our prayers are with you at this time. May you find a pathway to peace through this time of deepest sorrow.
John&Joanna Matthew
May 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Frank and family. I had the pleasure of visiting one afternoon with Connie. She was a delight. May she now rest in Peace.
May 19, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with Connie's family at this difficult time. This is a time to remember all the wonderful memories you have built together. Peace be with you.
Janet L. Corrick
Fairhaven Redhatters
May 18, 2011
The Lyndens Berry Best Red Hatters send there deepest sympathy to the family of Connie Bell-Burrows. He has taken a good person and a dedicated Red Hatter. Our thoughts are with you throughout your ordeal. Queen Mary McEntire
Joye Ferguson
May 17, 2011
Hi Frank, David,Brian&I are truely sorry for your lose, I don't even know if I can express the sorrow I feel for you, but I can tell you that Connie really did love you and you her, I saw it everytime you two spoke to one another. Connie was a really good person and she will be missed by all. Connie may be gone but part of her will always be with you in your heart of hearts. Take care of yourself. With love.Joye,David&Brian Ferguson
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