Bell, Edward H.

Of Spokane, WA, born January 3, 1921, passed away July 1, 
2010. He is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Peggy (Helen) and 
four children Kate (Templeton), of Puyallup, WA, Cyndi (Kittle), 
of Gold Canyon, AZ, Patti (Schulze), of Priest River, ID and 
Steve, of La Mesa, CA. Ed is also survived by his seven 
grandchildren: Ian, Monica, Cody, Kevin, Lauren, Ryan and Josh 
and one great-grandchild, Sabor. Ed resided in Priest River, ID 
from 1980-2006, when he relocated to Northpointe 
Retirement Community, to be with the love of his life, Peggy. 
Ed, (RET CWO4), proudly served our country for 36 years in the 
United States Marine Corps. He honorably defended our 
country in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, and retired July 1, 1980. 
He served in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Corsica, Korea and 
Vietnam. He has 14 campaign stars, 6 good conduct awards 
and was decorated twice for Valor in combat. "ONCE A MARINE 
ALWAYS A MARINE" SEMPER FI. Ed loved his Corps and his 
family. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing and working in 
the yard. Full military honors will be present for services that 
will be held at the Northpointe Retirement Community, 1110 E. 
Westview Court Spokane, WA Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 1:30 in 
the afternoon. Reception to follow. 

Published in Spokesman-Review from July 11 to July 12, 2010