Juanita I. Bell
Juanita I. Bell was born on December 12, 1923 in Seattle, WA; she passed away peacefully on August 4, 2015 at her home.
Her family moved to Kent when she was 13 years old. She would shortly thereafter meet the love of her life, Donald Bell, who preceded her in death in 2006. They were married for over 60 years.
She is survived by her daughter Barbara Michael, her sons Steve Bell, Brad Bell and Jeff Bell, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She graduated from Kent High School and went on to study at the University of Washington. Through the years she was an avid community volunteer, homemaker, traveled the world with her husband and loved to spend time at their vacation homes in Maui, Belfair and Lake Meridian. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Kent and a long time member of the Orthopedic Guild. She was well known for her generosity and compassion for others. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She had a special fondness for her many friends and pets.
There will be no memorial service at her request.
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