VALERIE BELL, 94 years old, passed away February 1, 2009 at The Good Samaritan, Park Meadow Village in Lethbridge, Alberta. Born October 1, 1914 in Kayville, Saskatchewan. Loving mother of Sharon and her husband Tim of Seattle, WA; Larry and his wife Teresa of Lethbridge, AB; George and his wife Cheryl of Toronto, ON and John of Calgary, AB. Loving grandmother and great grandmother to Sandra (Peter Kaestle) Timothy & Sarah of Seattle, WA.; Melissa (Jon Cook) Chandler & Madison of Los Gatos, CA.; Tanya (Brad Stephenson) Matthew & Jack of Lethbridge, AB.; Tiffany (Henry Raats) Tia & Taylor of Las Vegas, NV.; Chad of Lethbridge, AB.; Andrea (Torstein Baasen) Nicolai, Christian & Mathias of Norway and Melanie (Adam Bourke) Oliver, Ellie & Billy of Toronto, ON. She is survived by numerous sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Valerie was predeceased by her husband Alfred in 1982 and by her three sisters and three brothers. Her family would like to say a special thank you to the caregivers in Cottage #4 and to the nursing staff of Park Meadow Village. A private family graveside service is planned for a later date. Donations in Valerie’s memory can be made to The Good Samaritan Society, Park Meadow, 1511- 15th Ave. N., Lethbridge, AB T1H 1W2, The Canadian Diabetic Society or a Charity of your choice.