Michael Lee Bell
(March 15, 1983 - June 30, 2012)
Michael Lee Bell (Mikey), 29, of Albany Oregon died on June 30, 2012 at University of Washington Medical Center after losing his battle against cystic fibrosis.
Michael was born to his parents, Allan and Coni Bell on March 15, 1983 in Medford Oregon. He grew up in Dallas, Oregon and graduated from Dallas High school in 2001 he then continued on to attend Chemeketa Community College earning his associates degree in electronic engineering technology. Michael used his degree to start his career at GTECH doing preventive maintenance on lottery equipment which he enjoyed greatly.
In 2002 Michael met his wife Carmen and they were later married August 31, 2006. On November 13.2011 After many months of waiting Michael became a daddy to his baby girl Deztinie via adoption. Michael enjoyed many things including spending time with his family, playing with his daughter, the outdoors, roadtrips, family vacations, cooking, playing card/board games, watching T.V. Family Guy being one of his favorite shows but most of all Michael lived to make people laugh.
Michael is survived by his wife, Carmen Bell and his 8 month old daughter, Deztinie Bell of Albany Oregon; His parents Allan and Coni Bell of Dallas Oregon; his brother Allan Bell Jr. his sister-in-law Jennifer Bell his nephews Liam and Landon Bell of Salem Oregon; his sister LeAnn Bell and his two nieces Taylor and Peyton Northrop of Round Rock Texas; his mother and father in law Vircy and Clarence Moore of Coos Bay Oregon; his sister-in-law Melinda Billingsley and nieces McKayla and Cea Simones of Tillamook Oregon; his niece Rachelle Simones from North Bend Oregon; and his brother-in-law Kevin Moore from Arkansas. Michael was preceded in death by both sets of his grandparents and great grandparents.
We ask all of our family and friends to join us for a celebration of life which will take place Saturday July 7th at 3:00 pm at Timber Linn Park 900 Price Rd SE, Albany Oregon 97322. Michael asks everyone to wear their bright colors and smiles this is a celebration after all.