Remembering Ginger with Love
Ginger was one CUTE little girl, the actual Baby Bell, and spoiled by her 4 older sisters.
She was also a lovely and MODERN young woman. She settled out west and raised her family there. I remember her picture on a phone book as a telephone operator. She had a sweet demeanor and a cool head for customer service work.
These next three were taken in 1987. She joined sisters and brothers-in-law in Maui that year.
Bell Family Reunion - July 1999
Bell Family Reunion - July 2000
These were taken before her new curlie hairstyle.
Many of Ginger's friends and work associates attended the memorial service. The photos and story are courtesy of Eric.
On September 20, 2000 a Memorial Service for Ginger was held at a funeral
home in Cupertino, California. Ruth, Betty and I were there to represent the
family and friends from back east. On a center table decorated with a garland
of roses, assorted flowers and greens was a framed photo of Ginger taken at
her high school graduation. On each side of the photo was a candelabra with a
blue candle. Also displayed on this table were composites of photos from
various stages of Ginger's life, going back to her early childhood. On
another table were photos of her children and grandchildren. As the friends
and family were arriving, a young lady, friend of the family, played
selections on a harp. We estimate that forty to fifty people attended.
At 1:00 PM the service began with lighting of the two candles next to
Ginger's photo. Opening words were spoken by a minister of Tina's faith and
this was followed by an emotional eulogy by daughter Tina. Those attending
were then invited to speak and to share their memories of Ginger. Almost
everyone stepped up to the podium and many beautiful and moving words were
expressed. The management and co-workers from her company, including many
from the factory, spoke emotionally about her always wonderful, happy
attitude and her valuable contribution to the organization.
Several young friends that the children had brought into their home through
the years tearfully expressed a deep loss. Many had looked up to Ginger as a
mother who was always there to give them a helping hand.
As a conclusion of the service the two candles were extinguished and everyone
left with heavy hearts. But at the same time they were very grateful for
having known this grand lady.
Ginger Bell Clark
Beloved Sister, Mother, Aunt, Friend....
1937-2000
Relevent update: It has been learned that the Coroner's report indicated that Ginger's heart was in very poor condition. Although no one has been able to definitely
determine the cause of her death, it can obviously be assumed that perhaps she
suffered heart failure while driving along the freeway. This may then have
caused her to swerve across the three lanes of traffic as was reported by the
police. The severe crash that followed would in itself have been fatal. We
sincerely hope that the heart failure speculation is correct and that Ginger
consequently suffered a minimum amount of pain.
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