Bell Howard

Bell Marie Howard

Bell passed away on October 15, 2018 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. She was born June 12, 1920 in Coutts, Alberta , Canada. Bell came to Rathdrum, Idaho from Coutts, Alberta with her family at the age of 4 years. She graduated from Rathdrum High School in 1939 and then from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in 1942. Bell settled in with her husband and children in Colville, Washington where she was the Stevens County Public Health Nurse. She retired in 1975. Bell enjoyed painting pictures and porcelain doll making . She was a lifetime member of "The Order of Eastern Star." After retirement Bell and her husband Gene split their time between Colville, Sun Up Bay on Lake Coeur d' Alene and Towerpoint in Messa, Arizona, where they had numerous friends and many fond memories. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years "Gene" in 1999. Also her parents, brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son Larry (Joan) Howard, grandson Aaron and family, granddaughter, Anna, great-grandsons, Colton and J.J. Bell is also survived by her daughter Barbara (Delbert) Rogge grandsons, Dwayne (Julie), great-grandsons, twins Christopher and Michael, grandson Brian, great-granddaughter, Brianne, grandson, Steven (Ericka) great-granddaughters Kennedy and Ryan. Contributions can be made in Bell's name to Shriners Hospital in Spokane, or boy scouts of America.