I just turned on my computer after being out of country for a week. I am SO shocked. Words can not express my sorrow for you, Bob and Jeff, Kevin, Brenda & family. So many memories that you will be able to keep close and dear to your hearts.

Love, Rosalie & Gene Hancock

Bob, Kevin, and Family

My deepest sympathy.

Gary Hughes

Bob and Family,

Tom and I have been out of the country and just recently learned of Joan's illness. We are so sorry for your loss. Joan was a favorite classmate, much remembered for her athletic skills. I will miss seeing her at reunions. Our sincere condolences.

Linda Kamp, Iowa Valley Class of 61

To Bob, Kevin, Molly and the rest of the family. I have been sad for all of you for some time and wish to express my sympathy in your loss. Seems this winter has been hard on all of us. You had a darling mother and wife and I was fortunate to know you both. Bev Lust

Jeff & family:

Our prayers are with you and your family, I will miss seeing your smiling face in the morning at Panera. It will not be the same. My condolences, Katina

Dear Bob and Family.

My deepest sympathy is with you.So to,my thoughts and prayers.

Kindest Regards,Evan.

We were so saddened to hear of Joan's death, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

I will miss miss your smile in the morning My heart goes out to your family Becky at Panera Bread

Bob, Brenda,Jeff and Kevin-

We were saddened to hear about Joan. We have lots of great memories of her and your whole family from our Iowa City days! Know that we're keeping you in our thoughts and in our hearts today and in the days ahead.

Sincerely, Craig and Nancy Fratzke, Storm Lake

Kevin and Family

Please know your family is in our thoughts. May the memories of your mother, wife, and grandmother being you peace. Such a great lady!

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories help ease some pain. Take care.

Bob, Kevin, Brenda, Molly and Family we are sorry for your loss. You will all be in our prayers in the days to come. Keep all the good memories in your hearts forever. God Bless You All.

Jeff and Tami I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My and my family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

We are so sorry for your loss. Much love to you all. Ken and Deb Frederickson

So sorry to learn of your loss, Bob. Seems such a short time ago we visited at

Wendys. Praying for your comfort, and courage to face the days ahead. May

you have loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

Thoughts and Prayers to the Bell family..... Streets

Your mother was so beautiful I am so sorry for your loss

Bob,

My sincere sympathy for your loss, Joan was a good friend and classmate- gone to soon- my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cathy and I would like to extend our condolences to Bob and the family for their loss. Cathy & Gary Kellogg

Bob and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Have many pleasant memories of or bicycling days and our visits to Iowa.

We are so sorry. We are sending our love and prayers from Alaska.

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Joan. Just recently heard of her illness. My thoughts and prayers are with Bob and the family

Bob, Jeff, Brenda and Kevin.....

I seriously don't even know where to start, this is so shocking. I am so very sorry for your loss.....Joan Bell was truly a beautiful woman....I have so many memories of all of you throughout our Pablo days.....I am thankful for knowing her and knowing her kind, fun loving, beautiful self. I know her and Dad are having Margs in the heavens! Well actually Dad might be having coffee....:) You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this incredibly sad time. Love and peacefulness to you all! Kendra

Bob and family we are so sorry for your loss. Joan was a wonderful person and a good friend! She will be missed, but not forgotten! Our sympathy and best wishes go out to you.

To the Family: Mothers and Grandmothers are the glue in a family, they help everyone stick together. They are especially appreciated by our loving heavenly father. Proverbs 31 enumerates the qualities of a valuable wife and mother. Verse 28 says, "Her children rise up and declare her happy; Her husband rises up and praises her." May your fond memories of your wife and mother carry you through this difficult time as you look to our loving heavenly father for strength.

So very sorry for your lose

Bob and family....so very, very saddened to hear of Joan's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your memories help sustain you through this time and in the months and years to come. RIP Joan.....

So sorry to hear this news. What a wonderful, beautiful, kind woman. Thoughts and prayers to you Bob and your family.