Memorial
Joanne Elizabeth Bell, 82 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died February 6, 2025 at home. A private family inurnment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in the spring.
Joanne was born on September 9, 1942 in Washington, Iowa the daughter of Wilbur “Irish” and Dorothy (Fritz) Richardson. She was raised in Washington and graduated from Washington High School. On October 1, 1960 she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Bell in Washington, Iowa. Joanne was employed at T&K Roofing and retired after 27 years of service. Joanne was a devoted wife who was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren. Her biggest joy was spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered her sense of humor and as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed.
Joanne is survived by her two sons: Chris (Kathy) Bell of Ely, IA; Tim (Missy) Bell of Riverside, IA; six grandchildren: Christian Davis of Hazelton, IA; Spencer (Hailey) Davis of Buckley, WA; Neila Bell of Portland, OR; Blair Bell of Dubuque, IA; Liam (Sarah) Bell of Onawa, IA and Jack Bell of Dewitt, IA; and two great grandchildren Jameson Davis and Owen Davis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Julie Davis; husband, Bob Bell, two brothers, Vernon and Joe Richardson; and sister Patricia Peyton.
Special thanks to the staff at DaVita Hawkeye Dialysis for their never-ending support and loving care provided to Joanne.