BELL, Joseph E.


Joseph E. Bell, age 71, of Phoenix AZ, passed away December 13, 2000. Joe was born in Jerome, Az on September 2, 1929 and was raised in Phoenix. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School and attended Arizona State University. He was a devoted husband of 43 years and a loving father. Joe died of complications related to Diabetes. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, ASU Football, and playing poker. His warm heart and sense of humor will be greatly missed by everyone. He is survived by his Wife Marilyn; Children - Dianne Shepston, Dondi and Mark Wengraf, and Libby Jo; Grandchildren include Michael and Christine Shepston, Jim & Joey, John and Justin Wengraf; his brother Billy Bell, Aunts Margaret Kuykendall and Vonnie Jensen along with many cousins. Visitation Sunday, December 17, at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Service was Monday, December 18, 2000, at Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Published in the Arizona Republic December 16, 2000.