Doris E. Bell, age 91, of Cambridge, formerly of Cedar, died June 24, 2019 at Rosewood Assisted Living in Cambridge. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday, June 27 at Strike Life Tributes- Isanti. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 28 at West Bethel United Methodist Church, 1233 W. 221st Ave NE, Cedar, MN with a visitation also 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Morningside Memorial Gardens in Coon Rapids.
Doris Evelyn Bell was born August 28, 1927 in Pine City to Edward and Emma (Hunchuh) Okeson. She was raised in Pine City and graduated from Pine City High School. In 1950 she married Roland Bell. They made their home in Minneapolis and Fridley before moving to East Bethel/Cedar area in 1963. About two years ago she moved to Rosewood Assisted Living in Cambridge. Doris was a taxidermy painter and also enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She was an active volunteer in many areas. She volunteered with Catholic Charities where she fostered many infants until they were adopted; she was the “volunteer Grandma” at Cedar Creek Elementary School and she volunteered at Cambridge Health Care Center. Doris will be deeply missed by her family and by many friends.
Doris died at Rosewood on June 24, 2019 at the age of 91. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Roland and by one granddaughter, Chrissie. She is survived by 4 sons, Michael (LuLu), Steven (Lou Ann), Kevin (Thu), Roland, Jr. (Patty); 9 grandchildren, Kevin, Kyle, Kelly, Cassie, Carrie, Ryan, Tammy, Lori, Mike; 17 great-grandchildren, Chloe, Noah, Kody, Jaxson, Tiffany, Nicholas, David, Brayden, Logan, Bailey, Mason, Ahriana, Ava, Aidan, Lexi, Landen, Maci; 2 siblings, Gloria (Oliver) Peterson, Jimmy (Roxanne) Okeson; her companion dog, Tina; and by many other relatives and friends.
I met Doris through a mutual friend of ours Joyce Coleman from Stanchfield, many years ago. Then I was visiting Rosewood and there was Doris, what a coincidence that was. So the last two weeks I have been visiting Doris also. What a surprise to learn today when I went to see her that she passed. She was such a nice, vibrant lady. Such a great laugh and sure could play cards good, haha. We always seemed to run into each other at Cub when she drove, so had to stop and girl chat. I so enjoyed knowing her and will miss her. All my prayers and sympathy to her family.
God Bless
Darcy
To the Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I know you have many wonderful memories shared with Doris . So while you reflect on those memories may they bring a smile to your heart. I know this is a difficult time, but the Bible gives us a wonderful hope for the future for all our dear loved ones who have fallen asleep in death. Jesus said and quoted our assurance time and time again and even John reassured our Heavenly Father promise at John 5:28-29 “there will be a resurrection”. May these words of encouragement comfort you today and the days ahead.
Fun memories from the old Cambridge Health Care days with Grandma Bell. Lots of laughs and love. You will be missed by all of us who remember you with loving thanks.