Jean was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 40 years and served as an Apples of Gold mentor for 7 years. She and Bob also started the Awana program at Calvary. Jean worked at Meijer for 11 years and volunteered at the Holland City Mission.
Jean was preceded in death by: her husband, Robert Bell; and grandson, Jason Dreyer.
Jean is survived by: her children, Maxine (Philip) Dreyer of Hudsonville, Wesley (Cindy) Bell of Wisconsin, Kelli (Tom) Ash of West Olive, and Robb (Rachael) Bell of Allegan; 13 Grandchildren; 11 Great-grandchildren; brother, Lyle Sr. (Alice) Polack of Washington; sister, Francis (Michael) Gardener of Dorr; sisters in laws, Patricia Bronkema and Doris Bell; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be at 11 am at Calvary Baptist Church, 517 W. 32nd Street, in Holland. Pastor Ben Hernandez will officiate.
Visitation will be at 10 am, one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be given to DAV, Wounded Warrior Project, or any Veterans Facility.
Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lakeshorememorial.com for the Bell family.
