Obituary of Jefferson Gene Bell

Jefferson “Jeff” Gene Bell, Jr., passed away on November 17, 2011 at Legacy Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin. Jeff was born to Jefferson and Florence Bell on June 12, 1924 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. He was raised in Hood River, Oregon and Stevenson, Washington, and attended high school in Stevenson. In 1942, Jeff moved to Oregon and on September 4, 1943 he married Marge Bell in Louisville, Kentucky while he was in the Army. He served his country during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946 to return home to Portland. Jeff soon began his career with Santry Trucking and was employed with the company for 30 years. On his personal time, he was passionate about the outdoors and would take his family on hunting and fishing trips, many of which were organized through their church. He was a member of the Tigard Church of God and King City Men’s Golf Club. Jeff is survived by his daughters Tami Bell and husband Steve Jurchen of Tualatin, Marlene White and husband Pat White of Donald; son Terry Bell of Redmond; brothers Delmer Bell of Portland and Lloyd Bell of Boring; sister Lova Clarke of Capitola, California; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marge Bell; son Tommy Bell and granddaughter Lois Ann Bell. A memorial service will be held from 1 to 3pm on December 10th at the Tigard Church of God in Tigard. Jeff will be laid to rest with his belated wife at Willamette National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oregon Humane Society, the Veterans of Foreign Wars or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left for Jeff’s family at www.ANewTradition.com. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.