Dr L. Stanley Sell

Dr. L. Stanley Sell - 04/06/2002 Dr. L. Stanley Sell - 04/06/2002 DR. L. STANLEY SELL IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Dr. L. Stanley Sell, 90, of Idaho Falls, died April 4, 2002, at his home after an extended illness. He was a loving, devoted husband and father whose family and friends treasured him. His giving and caring spirit touched many lives and he will be greatly missed. He was born June 17, 1911 in Cleveland, Ohio to Wilbert and Margaret Sell. He grew up in Cleveland and attended schools there. He graduated from Case Western Reserve Medical School. He interned in Akron, Ohio City Hospital 1936 to 1937. He completed his residency in Orthopedics at University Hospital Oklahoma School of Medicine 1937-1940. He married Patricia Rooney on July 2, 1942 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They remained in Oklahoma City until he entered the Army. He served as a Major in the Medical Corp with the U. S. Army as Chief of Orthopedics for the 98th General Hospital from 1943-1946 in the European Theater. After his discharge, he practiced in Oklahoma City until 1949. He and Patricia moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho and opened his Orthopedic practice in 1949. For seventeen years, he was the only Orthopedic surgeon in the city. He founded the Orthopedic Society and served as it’s first president. He was one of the first doctors to volunteer service for CARE-Medico in Jordan in 1960, treating Palestinian refugees for a couple of months. In succeeding years, Sell volunteered his medical expertise in Colombia, South America, Nigeria, South Africa, Indonesia, Java, Bangladesh, The Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Peoples Republic of China. Sell also provided his medical services aboard the HOPE Ship on two different occasions for nine weeks each, one to Jamaica and the other to Nicaragua. Active in the community, Dr. Sell served on the Board of Directors of Development Workshop and founded Harbor House with the former pastor, Reverend James Little of the Presbyterian Church. He served as President of the Idaho Falls YMCA Board of Directors, he was founder of the YMCA Big Elk Creek Lodge, named in honor of his parents, Margaret and Wilbert Sell. For several years he and Pat helped the “Bridge to Braves Fun Run," which raised funds to benefit Development Workshop. He sat on the sidelines of all Skyline football games as their physician in case of injuries. He played the viola in the Idaho Falls Symphony Orchestra from the time of it’s founding. Dr. Sell retired from practice in 1975. He and Pat moved to Arizona for the winters, and he taught the Orthopedic residents at Maricopa County Hospital. He played viola in the Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra. He also became a silversmith and made many beautiful articles of jewelry. He continued making jewelry at home after leaving Arizona in 1997. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and golf. Surviving are:Wife: Patricia Sell, Idaho Falls, IDDaughter: Josette (Tom) Inskeep, Boise, IDDaughter: Monica Sell (Robert) Thomas, Idaho FallsDaughter: Patrice Sell (Richard) Ries, Boise, ID 4 Grandchildren, 1 Great GrandchildHe was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Margaret Sell, and a brother, DeWitt Sell. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 2002, at Christ Community Church, 5742 South 5th West, Idaho Falls, with Pastor Ben Orchard officiating. The family will visit with friends following the services at the church. Donations in his name may be made to:Development Workshop555 West 25th StreetIdaho Falls, ID 83402; Harbor House288 North Ridge AvenueIdaho Falls, ID 83402; YMCA155 North Corner AvenueIdaho Falls, ID 83402; Community Gardens or Hospice of Eastern Idaho1920 East 17th StreetIdaho Falls, ID 83404 Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team. Private Family Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-4092. Phone: (208) 522-2751 FAX: (208) 522-5413. Dr. Sell was a personal friend of my parents Aaron V Lewis Sr. and Elvina Patterson Lewis. They thought highly of Dr. Sell. We would take time out of his busy schedule to stop by and have a cup of coffee and desert and visit with the two of them. He attended their 60 wedding anniversary.Both parents are now deceased. However, my condolence goes out to the Sell family. Dr. Sell gave a lot to the community and to people elswhere in the world. He would tell us about his trips to other countrys. Posted by Illa M. Lewis @ 04/15/2002 02:42 PM MST Dr. Sell was a personal friend of my parents Aaron V Lewis Sr. and Elvina Patterson Lewis. They thought highly of Dr. Sell. We would take time out of his busy schedule to stop by and have a cup of coffee and desert and visit with the two of them. He attended their 60 wedding anniversary.Both parents are now deceased. However, my condolence goes out to the Sell family. Dr. Sell gave a lot to the community and to people elswhere in the world. He would tell us about his trips to other countrys. Posted by Illa M. Lewis @ 04/15/2002 02:42 PM MST If you would like to offer your condolences fill in the form below. Name E-Mail Message [ Previous Obituary - Evelyn S. Stolpa | Current Obituary | Next Obituary - Margaret R. Hiltbrand ]