Keith Bell

Keith Bell - 02/05/2003 Keith Bell - 02/05/2003 KEITH S. BELL IDAHO FALLS, ID: Keith Sheldon Bell, 67, of Idaho Falls, died February 4, 2003, at his home. He was under the care of Aspen Hospice. He was born May 22, 1935, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to John Axton Bell and Audrey Myrtle Brewster. He grew up and attended schools in Glendale California. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Cal State University in Los Angeles, his Masters Degree from Cal State Northridge and studied for his Doctorate through The University of LaVerne. He married Mary Jane Herron November 21, 1957 in the Los Angeles LDS Temple. He worked as an Elementary School teacher, a principal and a District Superintendent in California and Oregon. He had retired from school administration and was substitute teaching for Idaho Falls School District #91 preceding his death. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served in the Great Lakes Mission from 1955 to 1957, and has served as a Branch President, a High Councilor and a Bishopric member. He was also involved in various volunteer organizations in the community. He enjoyed teasing his grandkids, teaching the youth, painting, bowling and collecting Dept. 56 Snow Village items. Surviving are:Wife: Jane Bell, Idaho Falls, IDDaughter: L. Joleen Parker, Syracuse, UTSon: Jeff (Terri) Bell, Madison, ALDaughter: Kimberly (Ted) Carlson, Idaho Falls, IDSon: John (Tara) Bell, Idaho Falls, IDSon: James (Heidi) Bell, The Dalles, ORBrother: J. Bruce (Charletta) Bell, Northridge, CA23 Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Beverly and a son-in-law, Scott Parker. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m Friday, February 7, 2003, at the Idaho Falls LDS 26th Ward, 2025 Jennie Lee Drive, with Bishop Nolan Jensen officiating. The family will visit with friends on Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and for one hour prior to services at the church on Friday. Burial will be at 12:00 Noon Saturday, February 8, 2003, in the Salt Lake City Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. If you would like to offer your condolences fill in the form below. Name E-Mail Message [ Previous Obituary - Lauro Valdez | Current Obituary | Next Obituary - Thomas Goe ]