At Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 22, 2020, Mrs. Dorothy Ida (Frook) Bell of Listowel passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 75 years. Loving wife of Victor Bell for 50 years. Mother of Victoria & Henri Elias of Paris, France, and Jeff & Leisa Bell, and Jamie & Rebecca Bell, all of Listowel. Proud Nan and Grandma of Eva and Caroline Géraud, Antony & Janelle Bell, Jordan & Monica Bell, Ethan, Jacob, Meaghan, and Kaylin Bell, and proud Great-nan of Azlyn, Jaxon, Landon, and Julia. Sister of Calvin & Elsie Frook, Bev & Dorothy Frook, Merla & Neil Cook, Grace Osterndorf, Ken & Nancy Fook, Marilyn & JD Mighton, Marianne & Fred Jacklin, and Karen & Don Wilson, and sister-in-law of Frances Ingram, Lola & John Subject, Leora & Larry Graw, Nancy Frook, Bill Tramer, and Mary Bell. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews and longtime friends. Predeceased by her parents Carl & Mabel (Leifso) Frook, parents-in-law Harold & Bertha Bell, brother Harry Frook, sister Linda Tramer, brothers-in-law Robert Osterndorf, Charles Rhody, Lorne Ingram, and Rae Bell, and son-in-law Emmanuel Géraud. Dorothy married her love Victor on September 27, 1969 and had 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She lived her married life as a farmer’s wife and devoted mother and friend. She was also a hairdresser, and worked at VON which was her passion. Dorothy accepted Jesus Christ as her Saviour in 1979. She lived her life loving her family and friends, and dedicated to God. She loved her family and was an inspiration to everyone she met. She was always happy and smiling until the end. She read her bible faithfully and believed in God’s promises, and believed her soul is with Christ. She fully believed that “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8. Due to recent health concerns, a private family service was held at Eaton Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 followed by a public celebration of Dorothy’s life to be held at a later date. Dorothy’s funeral service was streamed live on Wednesday. The link is available on the funeral home website. Memorial donations to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation or VON Perth Huron would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca
