Mary Ellen Bell

Mary Ellen graduated from Keenesburg High School with the Class of 1952. She attended CSU for 1 year. On September 4, 1953, she married Donald Lee Bell of Keenesburg, CO in Killeen, Texas while he was stationed there in the Army. Upon completion of his military service, they farmed in the Keenesburg area until their retirement in 1999.

Mary Ellen was a member of the church of Christ in Windsor, CO. She taught Sunday School classes for many years. She was also a Cub Scout Leader, 4-H leader and active in the Keene Homemakers Club. She was also the leader of the local teen singing group ‘The Six Degrees’. She worked for the local newspaper, The Keene Valley Sun, before starting her 20-year career with the Weld County RE-3J school district. She first worked at Weld Central High School and then as administration assistant to the superintendent. She volunteered in many areas within the community in both Keenesburg and Greeley. At the young age of 82, Mary Ellen published her first novel, ‘Happenstance’. She was very proud and excited about this accomplishment.

Mary Ellen is survived by her husband of 68 years, Donald, and their children; Jack (Robbi) Bell of Coffeyville, KS, Kathy Bell of Greeley, David (Marie) Bell of Keenesburg and Deanna (Vince) Smith of Tempe, AZ. Also, grandchildren Bridgette (Troy) Wright of Gillette, WY, Heather (Stephen) Pratz of Greeley, Eli Bell of Coffeyville, KS, Morgan Dobbs of Seattle, WA, Kyle (Jodi) Bell of Lakewood, Holly (Brian) Smith of Greeley, Brandi Smith of Aurora and Lea Smith of Aurora. She was also blessed with 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Surviving sibling is her brother Alan (Shirley) Dale of Buena Vista. She is preceded in death by her parents, older brother Ivan (Donna) Dale and grandson Ryan Dobbs.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Stoddard Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 12:00 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Following the graveside will be a reception at Westview Church of Christ 4151 West 20th Street, Greeley, Colorado, 80634