This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Bell, Winegar, Chandler Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2128/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 08/04/07 DRAPER, Utah - Wayne Delmar Bell, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2007, at his home in Draper, Utah, where he resided with his wife, Eloise. Wayne was born May 27, 1929, in Portland, Oregon, to Philip and Doris Bell. He attended South High School in Salt Lake City and LeGrande High School, in LeGrande, Oregon. He graduated from Eastern Oregon College before serving an LDS mission to Johannesburg, South Africa. He graduated with honors from the University of Utah in 1953, with a degree in journalism. He married Carol Winegar, from Ontario, Oregon, in 1956, in the Logan Temple. They resided in St. Helens, Oregon, where Wayne worked as managing editor of the St. Helens Sentinel Mist newspaper. They moved to Rupert, Idaho, where Wayne was manager of the Minidoka County News. In 1962, they moved to Preston, Idaho, where Wayne and Walter Ross purchased the Preston Citizen, which they coowned for 35 years. They later purchased The Leader newspaper in Tremonton, Utah, and the News-Examiner in Montpelier, Idaho. His wife, Carol, passed away April 8, 1978. On May 17, 1979, he married Eloise Hansen Chandler, from Pocatello, Idaho, and raised their blended family of nine children. As the two families joined together the word "step" was never a consideration. Wayne and Eloise moved to Draper, Utah in 1997, and shortly thereafter served an LDS mission to Alabama. Their love of missionary work is reflected in all nine of their children having served full-time missions - a work that continues with their grandchildren. Throughout his life, Wayne was passionate about community unity and growth. He served as committee chairman or member of numerous city, county and state boards and committees, including mayor of Preston. He received the Alumnus Achievement Award from the University of Utah, Department of Communications; Master Editor and Publisher Award from the Utah Press Association, Centennial Achievement Recognition from the State of Idaho. His family fondly recalls the abundant stories of his life experiences and adventures, including many interviews with dignitaries and political figures. Wayne established a legacy of love and a strong testimony of the gospel. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, he was a compassionate and optimistic leader, and a gifted teacher. He served twice as bishop as well as other ward and stake leadership assignments, and recently as the gospel doctrine instructor. He was honored to receive the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America. His greatest source of joy was his family. He made every member of the family feel valued and loved. He also loved singing and cooking. He would often be found singing "When It's Round-up Time in Texas" while rocking a grandchild to sleep. The family will miss his zeal for life. During the last two-and-ahalf years Wayne and Eloise lovingly cared for her ailing parents, an opportunity they both loved and cherished. The children would like to thank Mom for her love and devotion and for the great joy she brought to their father. Wayne is survived by his wife, Eloise Bell, and their nine children, Mike (Teresa) Bell, Draper, Utah, Gary (Michele) Bell, Sandy, Utah, Craig (Susan) Bell, Rexburg, Idaho, Bill (Gini) Chandler, Austin, Texas, Lynnae (Marden) Jensen, Sandy, Utah, Greg (Valerie) Chandler, Bentonville, Arkansas, Alan (Amy) Bell, Sandy, Utah, Blake (April) Chandler, Mesa, Arizona, Amber (Larry) Kiester, Cincinnati, Ohio; 40 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild; sisters, Marita and Audrey; brothers, Richard and Fred. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Doris Bell, and his wife of 21 years, Carol Winegar Bell. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 6, 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints 10th Ward Chapel, 155 North 200 West, Preston, Idaho. A viewing will be held at the 10th Ward Chapel, Sunday, August 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, August 6, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Bell/Chandler Family Missionary Fund, at P.O. Box 1066, Draper, Utah 84020. Condolences may also be sent to webbmortuary@plmw.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.