Donna Jean Bell

Donna Jean Bell, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2016, also at the funeral home, with interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Donna was born October 21, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa to George and Betty White. She adored her family and loved spending as much time with her children and her grandchildren as she could. Donna was an extremely talented singer and pianist. As a young woman, she performed music of the 60s and early 70s with local bands in the Des Moines area. More recently she was employed as a mortgage insurance sales representative for Wells Fargo and Nationwide, from where she retired. She also had a passion for genealogy and became a certified genealogist through the State of Iowa. Donna was an avid reader with a curious mind and a thirst for knowledge.

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Steven Bell; sons, Steven Jr. (Denise) Bell and Scott (Ginny) Bell; grandchildren, Nicholas Bell, Jason (Tara) Hofbauer, Jenna Hofbauer, Scotty Bell, Charlie Bell, and Ashlyn Bell; great-granddaughters, Alexandra and Kelsey; her siblings, Marie (Mario) Bognano, Becky (Tracy) Hutchens, John (Joan) White, and Judy (Denny) Maynard; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Sheri Bell.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Donna.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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