Saddened to receive news from Kathy Godfrey Degel this week that our Classmate Barbara (Cook) Bell passed away January 7th, 2015 at Providence Hospital in Everett Washington after a courageous fight with ovarian cancer.  Details will be shared here as they are made available. 

Thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends…

Update 1/15/15

The Everett Herald Obituaries

Barbara J. Bell passed away January 7, 2015 in Everett, Washington. She was born on November 1, 1966 in Seattle, Washington. Barbara graduated from James A. Garfield High School in Seattle and Washington State University. She married Gil Bell on June 1, 2003 in Omak, Washington. Barbara worked as a Hospice caregiver for over 15 years, enjoying all that caring for others can give. She cared deeply for others, including her wonderful companion dog, Phoebe. She was also very active in the Toastmasters International organization, serving as Division Governor in the Leadership Team. Her mentorship was a great inspiration to many. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Gil Dane Bell; children, Jacob Bedard of Snohomish and Sara Morgan of Vancouver, Washington; and brothers, Alvin Cook and Mike Cook. She is preceded in death by both parents. A memorial service will be held at Bauer Funeral Chapel on Friday, January 16, 2015 with a reception at Alfy's Pizza in Snohomish following the service. - See more at:

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