Bette Ruth Bell, 80, of Clarkdale, Arizona died on Thursday, May 1, 2003. She was born in Grove Lake, Minnesota on December 27, 1922. A resident of Arizona for 52 years, Mrs. Bell was a homemaker. She is survived by her three sons: Tom Bell of Greene, Iowa; Steve Bell of Cottonwood, Arizona, Max Bell of Prescott, Arizona; sisters: Madelyn Yarcho of Washington; Maxine Yarcho of Iowa; Sandy Roebuck of Iowa; brothers: Lyle Bucholz of Iowa; Bernard Bucholz of Mississippi; Marvin Bucholz of Germany; five grandchildren and four great grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband John Jennings Bell. Memorial services are still pending, memorial donations may be sent to the Heritage Conservancy 890 Main Street, Clarkdale, Arizona 86324. Westcott Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.