Jim Bell • 1924 - 2011

Jim Bell, 86, Minot, ND, died Thursday, March 24, 2011, at ManorCare in Minot.  

James Alvin Bell, Jr. was born June 22, 1924, a son of James A. Bell, Sr. and Irene Bell, in Rock, Kansas. He was raised and educated in Kansas.

Jim enlisted in the United States Navy June 4, 1943. He proudly served his country during WWII and was honorably discharged August 29, 1945.  

Following his honorable discharge, Jim began his career in the oil field and had his own oil field consultant business. Due to his work, Jim lived throughout the United States. In 1957, he moved to North Dakota, where he continued his business.

Jim married Beverly Jenstead September 2, 1980, in Minot. They made their home in Minot.

Jim was a former member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Flaxton and in 1984, became a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minot. He was also a member of the American Legion.

He enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening, and having coffee with his fellow oil field friends.

Surviving family includes:  wife, Beverly, Minot; daughters, Patricia, Elisabeth and Janice;  
a number of grandchildren, sisters, Florence Beall and Joyce Crow, Arkansas City, Kansas;
and nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gene and Jerry Bell; and a sister.

Funeral: Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minot

Interment:  will take place at a later date.

Visitation:  Monday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minot.

Officiant: Pastor Arie Bertsch

Music:
Congregational Hymns
 “How Great Thou Art” #801
“Amazing Grace” #744
 “The Lord Is My Shepherd” #710
 “Beautiful Savior” #537
Peggy Hilson, Organist

Honorary Bearers:
Jim’s family and friends

Military honors accorded by the North Dakota National Honor Guard.

Immediately following the funeral service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the fellowship hall of the church. The graveside service will take place at a later date.

Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of James.

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