Jacqueline Marie Bell, age 71, of Colstrip passed away on October 9, 2024 at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. She was born on May 20, 1953, to Peary Hannum and June Kuykendall in Sacramento, California.
Jacqueline grew up in Northern California where she attended grade school in Marysville, CA and later graduated high school in Roundup, Montana. She went on to further her education and obtained her bachelor’s degree at BYU in child development and family relationship (CDFR).
She met the love of her life, Mike, and eventually married on December 8, 1977, in the LDS Idaho Falls Temple. They lived in Billings for a while, and moved to Colstrip in June of 1980, after Mike got a job with Montana Power Company. In Colstrip, she taught seminary and later worked at the Family History Library in Colstrip for over twenty years. In 1988, they welcomed their son Matt Bell when he was just 7 days old. They eventually moved to Billings in 2023 to be closer to the hospital after living in Colstrip for 43 years.
Jacqueline loved making acknowledgement cards for anyone. She also loved crafting Christmas ornaments for various family members and friends. Her son Matt got her hooked on watching soccer when he played as a child, and she continued that love by watching English soccer on TV in her later years.
She is survived by her husband, Mike of Billings; son, Matt of Billings; father, Peary Hannum Sr., sister, Karen (Buck Shot) Foulger-Denson, Cheryl (Dale) Scott; brothers, Perry Hannum Jr., Dennis Hannum; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are mother, June; brother, Cecil; brother-in-law, Scott Foulger.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Colstrip, MT. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Colstrip, MT. Interment will follow in the Colstrip Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Bell family to help with funeral expenses.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 15, 2024
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
115 Cherry St
Colstrip, Montana 59323
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday October 16, 2024
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
115 Cherry Street
Colstrip, Montana 59323
Interment
Following the funeral service.
Wednesday October 16, 2024
Colstrip Cemetery
Colstrip, Montana 59323
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 15, 2024
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
115 Cherry St
Colstrip, Montana 59323
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday October 16, 2024
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
115 Cherry Street
Colstrip, Montana 59323
Interment
Following the funeral service.
Wednesday October 16, 2024
Colstrip Cemetery
Colstrip, Montana 59323
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Cindra and Seidel Standing Elk says
Sister Bell will always have a special place in my heart as my seminary teacher in the mid 1980’s. Seidel and I send our deepest condolences and prayers to her husband and son and the family 🙏 may heavenly Father give you comfort and peace
Becky Rogers says
Mike and Matthew,
Our family is thinking of you during this difficult time. May you have peace and comfort.
Love
The Rogers family
Shelly Cook Rawlins says
Sister Bell Thank you for the love and care when I was growing up! Thank you for taking a bunch of giggling and goofy girls to Seminary dances all the time! I have a love for the scriptures and especially the Savior because of your teachings and testimony. Thank you!! My prayers of peace and comfort to your dear family.
Love
Shelly Cook Rawlins
Garth Sleight says
I was so sorry to see this announcement. My sincere condolences to the Bells and Hannums. Families are forever.
Irene Nelson says
Mike and Matthew, i was sorry to read that Jacque passed. I’ll remember her as a mom who cared about your education, Matt, and loved you deeply. I still have several of the special gifts she made for me throughout the years. May the love if God, family and friends support you during this difficult time.
Jeri bartow says
My deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family of jacque.
Tami and Shane Paul says
Sorry to hear of Jaques passing she was a wonderful,talented, caring lady she will be remembered fondly
Cheryl Klemp says
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Jaque I lived across the street from them in Colstrip for a number of years.
I remember when they brought Matthew home.
My prayers and thoughts are with Mike and Matthew at this time.
Fred Schutt says
To Mike and families of Jacque Bell, I’m so sorry for your loss. May the Lord Bless you in your time of grief and may you find guidance from Him to help you move forward. Jacque was loved by all who knew her including myself. She will be missed!