On June 4th at 1:35 AM, Bell Hamilton went home to dance with the Lord. She departed from her earthly home surrounded by her loving family.
Grandma Bell was born on June 25, 1932 in Greeley, Colorado to Kenneth and Jessie Yates as the 5th of seven children, four of which passed before her (Arlene, Cupie, Moreane and Kenny).
She lived and loved her life as a caregiver to all around her. Laughing and loving with a constant smile she gave to all. Married for fifty years to Dick Hamilton who preceded her in death but together raised the following children who survive her: Sons, Richard and Jack Hamilton; daughter, Jessie and her husband Jim Peckham and daughter by choice, Jennifer and her husband Lloyd Tjeerdsma; siblings Tommy and Ember; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and more family and friends than can be named. In addition to her parents and siblings, she was also preceded by daughter in law, Shelly Hamilton.
Her family and friends will be celebrating her life on Saturday, June 8, at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Clear Lake, 12732 Hemlock Street, Clearlake, WA 98235. Bell would want to invite all to attend.
Memorial contributions should be made to Hospice Northwest,227 Freeway Dr., Ste A, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
Aunty Bell & my Mom (Leola) were best friends since JR High! Aunty married my mom’s brother Dick! She has been a part of my life since I was a week old!!!!!!! She was always so full of life and love! She had enough to go around for everyone! I was always Dena May to her! She made me feel special! She was and is special! She loved to dance and so did my mother………. they are dancing on streets of gold now! Best friends, dancing and praising God!
She was Dad’s younger sister and he loved her very much. For a long time she was the aunt in Alaska now I’m here. We will really miss her she was always happy, always laughing. We will slwsys miss her.
My dear sweet Grandma Jingle Bell, I will never forget how you fully accepted me as your granddaughter. I will miss our laughs. Rest in peace….