Ruth Bell

Ruth E Bell, beloved wife and mother, homemaker and businesswoman, passed away at home on March 18, 2021.

Ruth was born on October 17, 1932 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Charles H and Carolyn (Cooper) Greer.  Her early years were spent in Guymon, Oklahoma. Her father's navy service took the family to various west coast bases until he went to sea in the Pacific campaign.  After his return in 1945 the family moved to the Greer farm near Alvo, Nebraska.   Ruth graduated from Waverly High School in 1950 and finished her education in 1954, graduating with honors from the University of Nebraska.

On August 28, 1953 Ruth married Roger Bell.  They lived for two years in Oklahoma while Roger completed his military service.  They returned to Lincoln and eventually lived in several mid-western cities and Colorado Springs before making their home in Greenwood Village, Colorado.  During her lifetime Ruth was an avid skier, tennis player, and golfer.  After raising four children she started a business.  For a number of years, she also managed her mother's affairs including farming interests in Nebraska.

Ruth is survived by her husband Roger, her sister Carol Greer Forrest, Tucson, and by her children Carolyn Bell, Santa Fe, Brian Bell, Pueblo, Steven Bell, Denver, Mark Bell, Dolores, and granddaughter Ana Bell, New York City.  Ruth was cremated.  Services will not be held at this time due to Covid concerns.