Donna Jean Bell
June 01, 2016
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.
Ken Slack
06/03/2016
Steve, I lost my wife 3 years ago, and I can only hope that your faith and your family will see you thru this most difficult of times.
Harold (Hal) Heuring
06/03/2016
My deepest sympathy to you Steve and your entire family. While I cannot attend in person I shall pray for Donna. I shall be In Iowa for the Fair 8/10-22.
GOD Bless you!
Hal
Trudy Hodson
06/03/2016
Not knowing for sure if you received the previous message. Just wanted to tell you that our modest contribution of food is from the Hodson family. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Trudy Hodson
06/03/2016
The previous message was to come from the Hodsons- Jeff & Shannon, Chris & Londa & family, and Trudy.