Wendell Hoyt Bell, Jan. 3, 1942 to April 6, 2008. Wendell died at his home in Napa after a lengthy illness. Wendell was born in Wisconsin and moved with his family to Napa when he was an infant.

Wendell worked as a contractor and carpenter and also worked as a pipefitter at Mare Island.

Wendell is survived by one son, David of Sacramento; three step-children, Anthony of Napa, Kenneth of Benicia and Deborah of Kenniwick, Wash.; brother, Evan of Bakersfield; sisters, Avis Kreglo and husband John of Sacramento, Mary Sanderson and Husband Jack of Lakeport, and Dorothy and Judith Bell of San Jose; sisters-in-law, Lily Bell of Napa and Shirley Pehan of Lincoln; three grandchildren, Lyndsee, Lauren and Derek; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Wendell was predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Lulamae Bell of Napa; brothers, Don, Dwight, Douglas and Charles of Napa and sister, Arlene Lillifield of Martinez.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Wendell’s name to The American Cancer Society 1031 Jefferson street Napa, CA 94559