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Jean Bell (26 Aug 1944 - 20 Jul 2020)
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In loving memory of Mrs Jean Bell, aged 75, of Addingham, Ilkley, who sadly passed away on 20th July 2020 at Manorlands, Oxenhope, following a valiant struggle with cancer. Jean was born to the late Alice and George Imeson on 26 August 1944 joining a brother, the late Donald. She flourished in the Bradford environment, “a decent mix of city and fresh air”, graduated Buttershaw Comprehensive School and started a family. She developed a passion for walking, taking every opportunity she could to explore the Dales she loved so much and other beauty spots all over the world. Jean had a varied career and eventually found her way to the NHS, working for many years in the Ambulance and Patient Transport Services Division. She married the late Monte Bell in 1998, adding Jan and the late Garry to her family and home life.
Jean is survived by her son, Philip Hall (married to Lucille), her younger sister, Carol (widow of the late John Firth), her daughter by choice, Jan (married to Bassam), her twin grandchildren, Hana and Sami, and by Stanley Hall (the father of her son Philip). Jean’s extended circle includes Tony and Maureen Imeson and their family in Australia. As well as Jean’s dear friend Ann who was at her side as she passed, she treasured many friendships across several continents (too many to list here!). After all is said and done, our friends are the family we choose.
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Way back in 2010 Michèle and I holidayed in Tenerife, Sud but travelled north to meet Jean at her apartment... wonderful memories xxx
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Remembering Jean with fond memories
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August 2019 A fine day for walking and a good 8 miles if I remember rightly WYMAS walkers.
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Nerja October 2016 Girls walking group.
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Tenerife Nov 2015 Our girls walking holiday in "Reefy" organised by Jean and if course a nice spot for dinner with Olive. A fabulous week and great Holiday which was one of many. RIP Jean you will be missed on our walks. Mindy.xx
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A lovely lady and a very special friend, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. With her quick wit and ready smile she spread happiness and laughter wherever she went. The world is a sadder place without her.
Tony C. xxxx
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Jean was a very dear friend. For me she lit up a room, was an absolute joy to be with and I always felt refreshed and invigorated having been in her company.
Her friendship with Tony was something very special, they had the same sense of humour and incessantly sparked off one another. My abiding memory of the two of them was during lockdown when she returned his phone call as he was kneeing down weeding the garden. There he was, phone in one hand and gardening fork in the other chatting away for ages, gales of laughter ringing out.
How we will miss her.
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Jean, Monte, Philip, Lucy Wedding June 1998 Miss you Mum-
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Quick witted, Jean could always raise a laugh - often at her own expense. She had a love of life and, remarkably, even found the energy to enjoy it throughout much of her illness. She was such fun to be around, and will be sadly missed.
Stuart & Margaret
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You will be missed by so many people particularly amongst the walking fraternity and in our small group of walkers. On behalf of John and Barbara Sykes and Ann Durgan who for various reasons are unable to access this site they send their condolences. From Yvonne and myself our thoughts are with Jean's family at this sad time and it has been a privilege to know you. Love John and Yvonne Scott. RIP
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In memory of the good times and a much missed and valued friend.
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People come into your lives and leave too soon, but leave you with so many happy memories; Jean you were definitely one of those.
Glenys & Neil xx
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People enter your lives and leave too soon, but they leave you with so many good memories.
Bye Jean
Glenys & Neil xx
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Jean on holiday in Australia.
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Jean on holiday in Australia
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Jean was my very dear friend since 1997, we spent so many hours together chatting, laughing and studying Spanish ! She will be very sadly missed by me but never forgotten.
Love and fond memories,
Olive
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We knew Jean for many years. We met at Yorkshire Ambulance Service and our fondest memories are at parties where Jean would nibble on a lettuce leaf with a glass of non alcoholic wine ! She always looked after herself in a way most of us don’t but sadly she has gone too soon.
RIP Jean. Xxx
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Phil, Please accept Cheryl and my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. God bless her and may she Rest In Peace.
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Jean and Pat enjoying a drink at Kilnsey Show 2019
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Me and my mother. Phil & Lucy's Wedding Day 1998.
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Thank you mum. Thank you for your love, advice, understanding, compassion and your generosity. I didn't only lose a mother, I lost a good friend and you will always be missed.
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Really sorry for your loss Phil - don't know why but I always remember fig rolls in a little wooden biscuit barrel at your home in Wibsey - a long time ago - keep yourself well and safe - Andy Nicoll
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From your WYMAS walking group, missing you already!
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Jean was a lovely lady sadly missed
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Jean was always positive, practical and cheerful on our walks - I'll remember her smile.
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April 2014. Lynne, Jean and the bluebells.
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Way back in 2010 Michèle and I holidayed in Tenerife, Sud but travelled north to meet Jean at her apartment... wonderful memories xxx
August 2019 A fine day for walking and a good 8 miles if I remember rightly WYMAS walkers.
Nerja October 2016 Girls walking group.
Tenerife Nov 2015 Our girls walking holiday in "Reefy" organised by Jean and if course a nice spot for dinner with Olive. A fabulous week and great Holiday which was one of many. RIP Jean you will be missed on our walks. Mindy.xx
Jean, Monte, Philip, Lucy Wedding June 1998 Miss you Mum-
Jean on holiday in Australia.
Jean on holiday in Australia
Jean and Pat enjoying a drink at Kilnsey Show 2019
Me and my mother. Phil & Lucy's Wedding Day 1998.
April 2014. Lynne, Jean and the bluebells.
Tenerife 2015 .... sharing a pint?!!
the Imeson Family holidays in Blackpool,Which we had many of when we were young,
2011. Beautiful Jean in Teneriffe
Celebrating Jean's 70th!
A childhood day-holiday in Blackpool
Relaxing after celebrating our 70th birthdays together by walking the beautiful 7 hour Tongariro crossing
Celebrating Jean's 70th birthday!
May 2012. Another one of John's lovely walks!
June 2012. Afternoon tea after a long walk!
Tenerife 2015. One of many happy holidays with Jean. Sarahx
Many happy times walking with Jean and not to mention eating all those lovely scones ! xx
Tour de Yorkshire July 2014
Jean & Margaret in Tenerife
me Phil&Jean
March 2011. A wonderful few days spent with Jean in Teneriffe.
Jean and Monte's wedding
Jean and Monte's wedding day
Christmas Day 2016
Christmas Day 2016. We had all planned to go out for Christmas lunch, but the restaurant had suffered a fire in their kitchen a few days before so it was lunch at my house, plus a few games! Dear beautiful and full of Jean. Wonderful memories.
Christmas Day 2016. We had planned to go out for lunch but the restaurant had a fire in their kitchen a few days before Christmas, so it was lunch at my house plus a few games! Dear Jean, beautiful and full of fun. Wonderful memories.
One of our lunch dates.
I have lots of lovely memories with Jean, holidays, cruising and weekly lunches we had when Monte and Clifford were alive. We laughed and cried together in equal measure, she was a very dear friend and I will miss her always. RIP my dear friend. Xx
Scooter ride to avoid 2 hour walk down mountain
First group photo Switzerland 2007
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