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“To Joe and family. We are so sorry for your loss. May the peace of Christ be with you during this time of sorrow. ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: George Giefer - Springfield, MO

“We will miss her. ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Robert Giefer - Tulsa, OK

“To Joe and all of his and Elnora's family I am sorry for your loss. ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: Rick Giefer - St.Paul, KS

“Aunt Elnora was the first of the many aunts we Bell children had that I can remember as a child. She was kind, good hearted and seemingly always...Read More »
4 of 7 | Posted by: Gregory Bell (Kimberly) - CA

“Although I met Mrs. Bell only a few times, my deep friendship with her son Jim and all he shared about his life, his family, his siblings and most of...Read More »
5 of 7 | Posted by: Phoebe T. Ward, Jr - Santa Fe, NM

“All God's blessings to the family. Rest in Peace Aunt Elnora and Say hello to mom and dad for me. love, diane ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: diane bell - brea, CA - neice

“Elnora was a charming and beautiful woman who loved her family and the Lord. May sweet memories give you comfort. ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: Doug and Mary Beth Edwards - TN


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Elnora Bell, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, great Grandmother and great-great Grandmother, passed away on January 10, 2012. She was born August 26, 1921 in St. Paul, Kansas to Charles and Minerva Newton Johnston, and was the youngest of 10 children. She married her High School sweetheart, Joe Bell, in October 1943.

She was predeceased by her parents, siblings and son, Gary Bell.

She is survived by her Husband, and children, Carol O' Neill of Tracy, CA, Chuck Bell (Dixie) of Eastvale, CA, Sue Stremel ( Michael) of Austin, TX, Jim Bell of Los Angeles. CA, and Bob Bell (Connie) of San Bernardino, CA. She is also survived by 14 Grandchildren: Jeff Bell, Kevin Bell, Stephanie Acuna, Paige Healy, David Bell, James Bell, Linda Spencer, Lisa Balogh, Ryan Stremel, Jason Stremel, Brent Stremel, Nora Bell, Veronica Bell, and Stephen Bell, 18 Great Grandchildren and one Great Great Grandchild. born on the day Elnora passed away

She taught us how to live with grace and dignity, but also how to be silly and laugh, especially at ourselves. She will be greatly missed.