Christopher Dale Bell
February 12, 2019
Tribute
Christopher Dale Bell, 60, of Tigard, Oregon passed away in the early morning of February 12, 2019 surrounded by his family.
Chris was a Christmas miracle – born on December 24, 1958 to Dale and Lila (Bosworth) Bell in Burley, Idaho. He grew up on the banks of the Snake River in the Hagerman Valley, and loved everything about the outdoors – from waterskiing on the river, dirt bike riding all over the hills, and downhill skiing. Chris excelled at every sport throughout his education in the Buhl schools: track, swimming, baseball, basketball, and football. It was a full-ride football scholarship that would allow him to get his college education at Boise State University. Proudly wearing #28, Chris was fortunate to be a part of the 1980 National Championship Team, and would remain a true blue fan forever.
While that game would be a highlight in Chris’ life, his marriage to Catherine Lynn Allison on November 6, 1982 would be a testament of true love. Soon after his graduation from Boise State University, Chris was hired by Southland Corporation (7-11) and they moved to Tigard, Oregon where they would remain for 35 years.
In Tigard, Chris would continue to find joy waterskiing in a river and downhill skiing, albeit new rivers and mountains – but his love was always Idaho. Chris and Cathy were blessed with two children; Michael Jacob and Makenna Jean; who truly have been the light of their life.
Chris is survived by Cathy, Jake (Nessa), and Makenna; his parents Dale and Lila; Sister Traci (Gary) Wavra and family; Brother Michael (Sara) Bell and family. Chris has never met a stranger – if you knew him, you were his friend, and he very much valued those relationships throughout his life.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Hobble Creek Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 6032 N Five Mile, Boise. The family will greet friends on Saturday morning from 9:00 am – 9:45 am at the Church prior to the services. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm at the West End Cemetery, Buhl. Services are under the direction of the Relyea Funeral Chapel.
Chris was a Christmas miracle – born on December 24, 1958 to Dale and Lila (Bosworth) Bell in Burley, Idaho. He grew up on the banks of the Snake River in the Hagerman Valley, and loved everything about the outdoors – from waterskiing on the river, dirt bike riding all over the hills, and downhill skiing. Chris excelled at every sport throughout his education in the Buhl schools: track, swimming, baseball, basketball, and football. It was a full-ride football scholarship that would allow him to get his college education at Boise State University. Proudly wearing #28, Chris was fortunate to be a part of the 1980 National Championship Team, and would remain a true blue fan forever.
While that game would be a highlight in Chris’ life, his marriage to Catherine Lynn Allison on November 6, 1982 would be a testament of true love. Soon after his graduation from Boise State University, Chris was hired by Southland Corporation (7-11) and they moved to Tigard, Oregon where they would remain for 35 years.
In Tigard, Chris would continue to find joy waterskiing in a river and downhill skiing, albeit new rivers and mountains – but his love was always Idaho. Chris and Cathy were blessed with two children; Michael Jacob and Makenna Jean; who truly have been the light of their life.
Chris is survived by Cathy, Jake (Nessa), and Makenna; his parents Dale and Lila; Sister Traci (Gary) Wavra and family; Brother Michael (Sara) Bell and family. Chris has never met a stranger – if you knew him, you were his friend, and he very much valued those relationships throughout his life.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Hobble Creek Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 6032 N Five Mile, Boise. The family will greet friends on Saturday morning from 9:00 am – 9:45 am at the Church prior to the services. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm at the West End Cemetery, Buhl. Services are under the direction of the Relyea Funeral Chapel.
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