Frederick Gordon Bell
February 14th, 2012
BELL, Frederick G, passed away peacefully
at the Lacombe Hospital on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the age of 89 years.
Fred will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by his daughter Janet (Ron)
Griffith of Red Deer, AB; son Ed (Joan) Bell of Red Deer, AB; one sister
Dorothy of Corner Brook, NL; three nieces: Phyllis (Frank) Pearcey and family
of Mount Pearl, NL; Shirley (Fred) Mullins and family of Kingston, ON; and
Janis Walsh and family of St. John's, NL; two nephews: Edward (Valerie) Hodder
and family of Shearstown, NL; and Don (Helen) Hodder and family of St. John's,
NL; sister-in-law Iris Chafe of Mount Pearl, NL; nieces Diane (Virgil) Grecian of St. John's and Irma (John) Morres of Cornerbrook, as well as numerous extended
family and friends.
Fred is predeceased by his wife Doris, his son Graham, and
his two brothers Jack and Wilson.
Fred Bell was a beloved member of the
Seventh-day Adventist Church where he served as pastor to numerous
congregations throughout Canada and the United States. He will be remembered as
one of the founders of VOAR Christian Radio in St. John's, NL back in the mid
1940's.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 2pm at
the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4607 - 47th Avenue, Sylvan Lake,
AB. Interment to follow.
Memorial donations in Fred's name may be made directly
to VOAR Christian Radio through their website at www.VOAR.org.
Messages of condolence may be left for the family.
Messages:
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent, even when you know that it is inevitable. You can never be fully prepared for the grief and sorrow. My heart goes out to you and your family and you will be lifted up in my prayers. I know that you will find comfort and strength in your family and friends and in the knowledge that this is not the end, but that you have even more to look forward to when Jesus returns!
Hi Janet & Ron, We are so sorry to hear the passing of Fred. He was such a kind man and loving Christian. We believe he will be in Heaven and this hope we have is the peace that passeth all understanding. Remember the memories and let them make you smile. He lived a good life and you were a great daughter to him. Allow yourself to cry and it will get better. You will never forget but the pain will dullen. We love you and with regrets cannot make the funeral. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We have this Hope! God bless you and may He give you the strength you need in the next few days. Hugs, Rayette & Lonnie
February 16, 2012 I met Fred Bell for the first time about 5 years ago at the Foothills Camp. Right from our first greeting I found myself being drawn to this quiet, humble man with so many interesting lifestories to tell. Being from Newfoundland, Fred and I soon connected on matters revolving around life on the island and the work of the church there. I will always remember him as a wonderful spiritual man who loved the church he so faithfully ministered to over the years and also for his strong faith in Jesus and the blessed hope. May Fred's faith in Jesus be an inspiration to us and a source of comfort to each loved one now in sorrow at his passing.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a faithful member of our church who always was interested in others and their well being. We look forward to once again meeting him. God Bless all of you through this time. Our condolences go out to each of you.
Dear Janet & Ron, It is traumatic to lose a parent. God said that He would never leave us or forsake us. Blessed are those that mourn for they will be comforted. May God's comfort be with you during this time. Dennis & Marlene Heintz