Alma Jean Bell, 88

Alma Jean Bell, 88, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away Jan. 23, 2022, at Pacifica Pinehurst. She was born March 5, 1933, in Orofino, Idaho. Alma was the daughter of Clifton and Vyrle (Callihan) Flatt.

Alma has lived in the Silver Valley all of her life. She attended and graduated from Kingston High School in 1951. While attending high school, Alma enjoyed sports and played basketball, and in later years she enjoyed and was a member of several softball teams.

Alma was united in marriage to Jay Bell on July 12, 1952, in Superior, Mont. Jay passed away on Sept. 17, 2020.

Alma was co-owner and operator, along with her husband, Jay, of Bell Plumbing in Osburn for 60-plus years; she also served as bookkeeper for the business.

In younger years, Alma was a member of several dance groups. She was also a member of several bowling leagues here in the valley. Alma also served as a poll worker in Osburn for elections; she had just worked in the last presidential election.

Alma loved and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at the family Coeur d’Alene River property, dancing, playing card games, camping, walking and bowling (she just bowled this last October). Alma was an avid sports fan and loved watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their sporting events.

Alma is survived by three grandchildren, Aliza Seay (Grant) of Rathdrum, Idaho, Bryce Grebil of Covington, Wash., and Brianne Grebil (Brian Marquis) of Nashville, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren, Garth and Carson Seay, and Andrew and Daniel Norfolk; one sister, Lorraine Navis of Caldwell, Idaho; one brother, Kenny Flatt (Linda) of Boise, Idaho; son-in-law Mike Grebil of Kellogg, Idaho; daughter-in-law Carol Bell of Wallace, Idaho; and sister-in-law Vickie Pickett of Spokane, Wash. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Alma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jay Bell; one son, Douglas Bell; one daughter, Jaylene Grebil; two brothers and two sisters.

A celebration of Alma’s life will be held and announced at a later date.

The family suggests memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2065 W. Riverstone Drive, Suite 205, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814.

Shoshone Funeral Services & Crematory, Kellogg, is entrusted with services. You may share your special memories of Alma with her family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.