Obituary of Frances Marie Bedell

FRANCES M. BEDELL Frances Bedell passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on May 12, 2015. She was 87. Frances was born March 10, 1928 in Camas to Frank and Flora Dunn. She lived her entire life in the Camas-Washougal area. She worked in the Washougal schools as a kitchen aid to be near her children. Later in life, she worked for Pendleton Woolen Mills as a secretary, and retired from there in 1988. Frances was an avid gardener, loved flowers, birds, and animals. She was a devoted mother and served as a Cub Scout, Brownie, and Girl Scout leader. She also loved dancing, playing cards, and traveling. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Laurie Bud Bedell and her two brothers, Don Dunn of Washougal and Kenneth Dunn of California. She is survived by her two children, Kenneth Bedell of Naselle, WA and Laurie Bedell Jenkins of Camas. She had six grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. There will be a private graveside service at the Washougal Memorial Cemetery. A celebration of life service will be held later this summer for her friends and family. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.