I know that he and my dad are probably having an ice cold beer and spending some good times fishing or Grandpa is kicking my dads ass in several games of Cribbage.
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I have such fond memories of Grandpa. Such a loving, gentle man.
I am glad that Dad had so many wonderful people to greet him in heaven. He is with Grandpa, Grandma, Nana, Uncle Bob and Aunt Arlene now!!!
I am sorry I am missing that party,
I know it is a good one!
Feb. 27, 1914 to June 27th 2002
Gone Fishing with Cuz!
Full Name: Leslie Thomas Bell
Date of Birth: February 27, 1914
Date of Death: June 27, 2002
Place of Birth: Born in Sheffield, England, Les came to America at the age of 12 to join his mother Agnes M. (Bowers) Bell (better known as Nana to all who know and loved her) and Frank Bell. After living in Victoria, B. C., Les and his family moved to Port Angeles at the age of 14.
Spouses: In 1937, Les married Florence Faye Ewer in Port Angeles. Florence preceded Les in Death on June 27th, 1966. After Grandma's death he married Maryan Buchholz in 1968. Maryan preceded him in death on May 2, 2001.
Children: Les had five children with Florence: Daughter and son-in-law: Janice and Hugh Davis, Daughter and son-in-law: Terri and Dave Botts, Daughter Linda Bell, Daughter-in-law: Bonnie Bell, Daughter Leslie Suzanne and Glen Douglas, His only son Tom has joined him in heaven.
Siblings: Les had two sisters; Bev Stefani of Port Angeles and Gwen Swegle who preceded him in death.
Grandchildren: Rob and Julie Bell, Janet Ulin and Blake Bamford,, Staci and Troy Kunce, Holly and Jason Wickersham, Glenn and Poppy Davis, Dana Davis, Scott Curtis of B.C. Les had one grandson Leslie Curtis that preceded him in death.
Great Grandchildren: Dylan Wickersham, Jubilee (JuJu) Kunce , Brody , Courtney and Blake Ulin, Baylee Bamford, Shana Marie and Cody Bell, Kaitlin, Aimee, Melissa and James Curtis.
Les always had a ready smile and a great sense of humor. He was a loving, caring and supportive father and grandfather and friend. We have missed him greatly.
Occupation: Les spent most of his life as an auto and bus mechanic, working for Ruddell's Auto until he co-owned the auto repair business Bradley & Bell. Les was locally known for his honesty and integrity in the auto repair business. When Les semi-retired, he went to work for the Port Angeles School District as a bus mechanic.
In his wilder years, Les was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and would even scare everyone with his daredevil antics, once jumping through a ring of fire on his 1939 Triumph. Les was the last original charter member of the Olympic Peninsula Motorcycle Club.
Les enjoyed playing cards, camping, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Les was a master Cribbage player and took special delight in "skunking" his family and friends inthe game...and did it often. He was also a great Mariners fan; if they were playing, Les was watching.
Gone Fishing with Cuz!!
