Sad to lose Jean she was a lovely lady .x
Jean Bell (26 Aug 1944 - 20 Jul 2020)
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JeanSue Ryder, Manorlands Hospice
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In loving memory of Mrs Jean Bell, aged 75, of Addingham, Ilkley, who sadly passed away on 20th July 2020 at Manorlands, Oxenhope, following a valiant struggle with cancer. Jean was born to the late Alice and George Imeson on 26 August 1944 joining a brother, the late Donald. She flourished in the Bradford environment, “a decent mix of city and fresh air”, graduated Buttershaw Comprehensive School and started a family. She developed a passion for walking, taking every opportunity she could to explore the Dales she loved so much and other beauty spots all over the world. Jean had a varied career and eventually found her way to the NHS, working for many years in the Ambulance and Patient Transport Services Division. She married the late Monte Bell in 1998, adding Jan and the late Garry to her family and home life.
Jean is survived by her son, Philip Hall (married to Lucille), her younger sister, Carol (widow of the late John Firth), her daughter by choice, Jan (married to Bassam), her twin grandchildren, Hana and Sami, and by Stanley Hall (the father of her son Philip). Jean’s extended circle includes Tony and Maureen Imeson and their family in Australia. As well as Jean’s dear friend Ann who was at her side as she passed, she treasured many friendships across several continents (too many to list here!). After all is said and done, our friends are the family we choose.
donated £20 in memory of Jean
![Way back in 2010 Michèle and I holidayed in Tenerife, Sud but travelled north to meet Jean at her apartment... wonderful memories xxx](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/X5CVsGOMqdWw2Il_1nrd6BgamMw=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/a8709db8-0c44-4075-add1-745a8a391a85.jpg)
Way back in 2010 Michèle and I holidayed in Tenerife, Sud but travelled north to meet Jean at her apartment... wonderful memories xxx
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![Tenerife Nov 2015 Our girls walking holiday in](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/2sJ58D_rKMB-6Fuc04_MG0O3qOo=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/12532b0f-d83e-4070-b0dd-0a2ad4a9f775.jpg)
Tenerife Nov 2015 Our girls walking holiday in "Reefy" organised by Jean and if course a nice spot for dinner with Olive. A fabulous week and great Holiday which was one of many. RIP Jean you will be missed on our walks. Mindy.xx
![Jean Bell](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/0W1Tz8lYD7Dzkbyy4LiK4slEFyI=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/053d20a6-1621-42f2-a290-d041880454b1.jpg)
![Way back in 2010 Michèle and I holidayed in Tenerife, Sud but travelled north to meet Jean at her apartment... wonderful memories xxx](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/X5CVsGOMqdWw2Il_1nrd6BgamMw=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/a8709db8-0c44-4075-add1-745a8a391a85.jpg)
Way back in 2010 Michèle and I holidayed in Tenerife, Sud but travelled north to meet Jean at her apartment... wonderful memories xxx
![August 2019 A fine day for walking and a good 8 miles if I remember rightly WYMAS walkers.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/ZKXRnVMyBkXtVdy5Yy78d9DDick=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/bb47ef69-1d24-49fe-a115-45bb27897202.jpg)
August 2019 A fine day for walking and a good 8 miles if I remember rightly WYMAS walkers.
![Nerja October 2016 Girls walking group.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/lo5NiC8ifVHTOLFpyc5UxcH7Qm8=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/14e6520d-4e41-4804-a2f5-0fd940134b84.jpg)
Nerja October 2016 Girls walking group.
![Tenerife Nov 2015 Our girls walking holiday in](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/2sJ58D_rKMB-6Fuc04_MG0O3qOo=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/12532b0f-d83e-4070-b0dd-0a2ad4a9f775.jpg)
Tenerife Nov 2015 Our girls walking holiday in "Reefy" organised by Jean and if course a nice spot for dinner with Olive. A fabulous week and great Holiday which was one of many. RIP Jean you will be missed on our walks. Mindy.xx
![Jean, Monte, Philip, Lucy Wedding June 1998 Miss you Mum-](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/LLZUwkEaASzGckxU_y7Gy4zHqBc=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/afcef823-df8e-4148-82f2-7715eb9d5d72.jpg)
Jean, Monte, Philip, Lucy Wedding June 1998 Miss you Mum-
![Jean on holiday in Australia.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/xeRrsPXHuvBAJW7FjufG6TWj0sI=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/6c6fa088-a98a-468e-9d3d-3d846ed2a667.jpeg)
Jean on holiday in Australia.
![Jean on holiday in Australia](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/MZ1N7h8qAjYdclnN7MkEfu7pjyI=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/8fad5f53-88a1-4071-a71f-a2e9c7094484.jpeg)
Jean on holiday in Australia
![Jean and Pat enjoying a drink at Kilnsey Show 2019](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/D-Pkxqmbofl4itbC5qa3yN_ytEQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/0d000073-dd60-4316-bdb2-1468b238889e.jpg)
Jean and Pat enjoying a drink at Kilnsey Show 2019
Me and my mother. Phil & Lucy's Wedding Day 1998.
![April 2014. Lynne, Jean and the bluebells.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/h9qUbDqLtGPjZdfWl0wvodiWICA=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/fb8edc15-a149-4500-9841-82947642e3a2.jpeg)
April 2014. Lynne, Jean and the bluebells.
Tenerife 2015 .... sharing a pint?!!
![the Imeson Family holidays in Blackpool,Which we had many of when we were young,](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/w9lGBkNRqhtuuQmrsTU706rhg1g=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/f2e908b2-3dc3-46ff-a470-a30e998980a4.jpg)
the Imeson Family holidays in Blackpool,Which we had many of when we were young,
2011. Beautiful Jean in Teneriffe
![Celebrating Jean's 70th!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/PY3zj8O18vqtr4wF9LN2Wh1nBIQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/b1fd1b83-633c-463f-88fd-3a3855b2df09.jpeg)
Celebrating Jean's 70th!
![A childhood day-holiday in Blackpool](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/7ecLkE5PUMksRvTSC8TGg9b3tro=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/e60b8997-697f-4abb-a51c-51033c285eea.jpeg)
A childhood day-holiday in Blackpool
![Relaxing after celebrating our 70th birthdays together by walking the beautiful 7 hour Tongariro crossing](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/UyR5jdll28uiFoYyNi6eMgwVumE=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/eca20781-8aa6-4b00-91fe-ce4fe160c209.jpeg)
Relaxing after celebrating our 70th birthdays together by walking the beautiful 7 hour Tongariro crossing
![Celebrating Jean's 70th birthday!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/JJC05qVxR-WsmmERGXxukYVOeuc=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/3c31c3f8-78fd-4b32-af5c-284c81262f3e.jpeg)
Celebrating Jean's 70th birthday!
![May 2012. Another one of John's lovely walks!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/MvsLPizLLx0KVkw7-8oSvGVlEjo=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/e5f75ccb-43fb-47ee-99dc-8a29ef3247d4.jpeg)
May 2012. Another one of John's lovely walks!
![June 2012. Afternoon tea after a long walk!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/qFD6SUBP8vW1q7dnhGx3RqGD-Ao=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/a8234041-f21d-4952-ba1b-5ff0f0741705.jpeg)
June 2012. Afternoon tea after a long walk!
![Tenerife 2015. One of many happy holidays with Jean. Sarahx](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/Qzj3xon4AEu-2r8eX3rdWWNXfCM=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/2d9f71db-ff0d-48a8-94ce-320bbdc25ac2.jpeg)
Tenerife 2015. One of many happy holidays with Jean. Sarahx
Many happy times walking with Jean and not to mention eating all those lovely scones ! xx
![Tour de Yorkshire July 2014](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/9b1LoTzGvQMY3CxxBWwS3msCQiM=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/8cb8bb2d-7ff2-428b-a172-7c78c2e5d0a0.jpeg)
Tour de Yorkshire July 2014
Jean & Margaret in Tenerife
![me Phil&Jean](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/NbzKW9imA9kcj-GC4dv3aS7BGQA=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/5fce08ad-20d1-4cb5-afde-ff43331f3a9b.jpg)
me Phil&Jean
![March 2011. A wonderful few days spent with Jean in Teneriffe.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/pWYi5G5Um4jReXDuZCHPCsC0WYU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/abb9fe3e-e139-4121-98ec-76bd3875333d.jpeg)
March 2011. A wonderful few days spent with Jean in Teneriffe.
![Jean and Monte's wedding](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/oEqdn_QboVV2quqlLnO3bYHMTMo=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/c99da985-48be-4bcf-bfac-93af31a0fecb.jpg)
Jean and Monte's wedding
![Jean and Monte's wedding day](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/2f1X2Hx1jqjBqKfCnrIxIBH4Zg4=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/e9f2e48a-c381-41bc-8670-eda1b99d1c74.jpg)
Jean and Monte's wedding day
![Christmas Day 2016](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/Lr0flSF82mw7kdgXqyFg_uB_dvI=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/652e2ce6-8222-4381-bd02-355694e7b5f8.jpeg)
Christmas Day 2016
![Christmas Day 2016. We had all planned to go out for Christmas lunch, but the restaurant had suffered a fire in their kitchen a few days before so it was lunch at my house, plus a few games! Dear beautiful and full of Jean. Wonderful memories.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/HtGOqPnT9wzUaW4R6L9GD_9TLGw=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/cabd7bea-0c80-4980-8ea4-cf14cfee368a.jpeg)
Christmas Day 2016. We had all planned to go out for Christmas lunch, but the restaurant had suffered a fire in their kitchen a few days before so it was lunch at my house, plus a few games! Dear beautiful and full of Jean. Wonderful memories.
![Christmas Day 2016. We had planned to go out for lunch but the restaurant had a fire in their kitchen a few days before Christmas, so it was lunch at my house plus a few games! Dear Jean, beautiful and full of fun. Wonderful memories.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/-_zoqlj4naz0FazTljtYCExjOzU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/0b3d14d3-1f53-4a5e-aa88-3a991cc5e511.jpeg)
Christmas Day 2016. We had planned to go out for lunch but the restaurant had a fire in their kitchen a few days before Christmas, so it was lunch at my house plus a few games! Dear Jean, beautiful and full of fun. Wonderful memories.
![One of our lunch dates.](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/OOnBFhWczY3ItBXWupOYPyjyTH0=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/bbf5629f-0c28-41ac-9725-952b954ddc71.jpeg)
One of our lunch dates.
![I have lots of lovely memories with Jean, holidays, cruising and weekly lunches we had when Monte and Clifford were alive. We laughed and cried together in equal measure, she was a very dear friend and I will miss her always. RIP my dear friend. Xx](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/WTeOd8SuGJGUafZH7_C3POCeMfM=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/a0e86c5e-a304-491d-830c-885884b86ee4.jpeg)
I have lots of lovely memories with Jean, holidays, cruising and weekly lunches we had when Monte and Clifford were alive. We laughed and cried together in equal measure, she was a very dear friend and I will miss her always. RIP my dear friend. Xx
![Scooter ride to avoid 2 hour walk down mountain](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/ALTiCvzsVxzVo90MG0e22rJkZ_8=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/66889780-6499-4cd7-8ff1-baecceb9a451.jpg)
Scooter ride to avoid 2 hour walk down mountain
![First group photo Switzerland 2007](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/MyCV3vZMgksyyYzg3A-LVTk-GCA=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/321f8918-99cf-404d-9a0c-4e26b411534d.jpg)
First group photo Switzerland 2007
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