PAUL RAYMOND BELL

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PAUL RAYMOND BELL May 10, 1945 - November 6, 2003 "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death, or mourning or crying or pain." Rev. 21:4 After nearly a year long battle with cancer, Dad was called home November 6, 2003 at the Bethesda Hospital in Steinbach with his family at his side. He lived and farmed in the La Broquerie area for about 50 years with his wife Wilma (Broesky) whom he wed on August 12, 1967. Dad was predeceased by his parents, Garvin and Mary Bell; and brothers, John and Arnold. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Wilma, son Lorne (Wanda) and family, Erin, Alana, Ethan and son Kevin (Rachel). He is also survived by one brother Leslie (Vianna) and four sisters, Dorothy, Linda (Bill) Sysak, Joyce (John) Kuchak and Joan (Michael) Gigian; many nieces and nephews, as well as Moms family. Dads passions in life were his family, his friends, being behind the reins of his horses and making music. Today in Heaven, there will be a beautiful new sound of a mandolin. "Dad, we love you and miss you." The memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 11, at 1:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Mennonite Church, 422 Main St., Steinbach, MB with ash interment at Heritage Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Paul may be made to Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B7 or to Mennonite Heritage Village, Box 1136, Steinbach, MB R0A 2A0. Arrangements entrusted to: Birchwood Funeral Chapel 150 Penfeld Dr.; Steinbach, MB 1-888-454-1030 or 1-204-346-1030

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 08, 2003