Charles M. Bell, better known as "Bubbins," passed away on Feb. 9, 2010, at the young age of 90. Bubbins was born to Eva Mae Bell and David Vinton Bell in Winnemucca on Sept. 17, 1919. His parents preceded him in death as well as his three sisters, Eunice, Meryde, Ruth and his brother, David Bell.
Bubbins went to Winnemucca Grammar School and graduated from Humboldt County High School in 1937. Bubbins was a hard working young man and he worked for Kirks Market on Bridge Street, which at that time was next to the Eagle Drug Store, which later became part of the Star Broiler. Thereafter, Bubbins became Kessell McBride's right hand man at the Shell Bulk Plant, which is now known as Shell Products and is located by the railroad. Bubbins did everything from cleaning the office, driving gas trucks, delivering oil, doing office work opening and closing the office. Bubbins was a man of many trades and Kessell really appreciated his devotion to him and the plant. Bubbins worked a little more than 50 years or more for Kessell and Rick before he retired.
Bubbins belonged to the Masonic Lodge here and received his 50 year pin at his home. He was also a Shriner for the Kerak Temple and he continued through his lifetime to support these organizations and the Shrine Hospital.in Salt Lake City.
Bubbins was a quiet, humble man and he loved children and animals. He made many contributions to worthwhile organizations, such as the Cancer Association, Heart and Lung Association and many more, too numerous to mention.
Bubbins is survived by his family of Lillian and Don Stoker, Don and Beth Van Diest, his God-children David (Stacy), Lori (Doug), Gary (Jeanie) and all their children. The late Dave Bell and Carolyn Bell and family were his nephew and nieces.
A Masonic Memorial will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Masonic Temple in Winnemucca. Funeral arrangements are under the Lovelock Funeral Home under the direction of Gary Cowger. In lieu of flower's donations may be made to the Shrine Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
--The Humboldt Sun - February 15, 2010
Bubbins went to Winnemucca Grammar School and graduated from Humboldt County High School in 1937. Bubbins was a hard working young man and he worked for Kirks Market on Bridge Street, which at that time was next to the Eagle Drug Store, which later became part of the Star Broiler. Thereafter, Bubbins became Kessell McBride's right hand man at the Shell Bulk Plant, which is now known as Shell Products and is located by the railroad. Bubbins did everything from cleaning the office, driving gas trucks, delivering oil, doing office work opening and closing the office. Bubbins was a man of many trades and Kessell really appreciated his devotion to him and the plant. Bubbins worked a little more than 50 years or more for Kessell and Rick before he retired.
Bubbins belonged to the Masonic Lodge here and received his 50 year pin at his home. He was also a Shriner for the Kerak Temple and he continued through his lifetime to support these organizations and the Shrine Hospital.in Salt Lake City.
Bubbins was a quiet, humble man and he loved children and animals. He made many contributions to worthwhile organizations, such as the Cancer Association, Heart and Lung Association and many more, too numerous to mention.
Bubbins is survived by his family of Lillian and Don Stoker, Don and Beth Van Diest, his God-children David (Stacy), Lori (Doug), Gary (Jeanie) and all their children. The late Dave Bell and Carolyn Bell and family were his nephew and nieces.
A Masonic Memorial will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Masonic Temple in Winnemucca. Funeral arrangements are under the Lovelock Funeral Home under the direction of Gary Cowger. In lieu of flower's donations may be made to the Shrine Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
--The Humboldt Sun - February 15, 2010
Charles M. Bell, better known as "Bubbins," passed away on Feb. 9, 2010, at the young age of 90. Bubbins was born to Eva Mae Bell and David Vinton Bell in Winnemucca on Sept. 17, 1919. His parents preceded him in death as well as his three sisters, Eunice, Meryde, Ruth and his brother, David Bell.
Bubbins went to Winnemucca Grammar School and graduated from Humboldt County High School in 1937. Bubbins was a hard working young man and he worked for Kirks Market on Bridge Street, which at that time was next to the Eagle Drug Store, which later became part of the Star Broiler. Thereafter, Bubbins became Kessell McBride's right hand man at the Shell Bulk Plant, which is now known as Shell Products and is located by the railroad. Bubbins did everything from cleaning the office, driving gas trucks, delivering oil, doing office work opening and closing the office. Bubbins was a man of many trades and Kessell really appreciated his devotion to him and the plant. Bubbins worked a little more than 50 years or more for Kessell and Rick before he retired.
Bubbins belonged to the Masonic Lodge here and received his 50 year pin at his home. He was also a Shriner for the Kerak Temple and he continued through his lifetime to support these organizations and the Shrine Hospital.in Salt Lake City.
Bubbins was a quiet, humble man and he loved children and animals. He made many contributions to worthwhile organizations, such as the Cancer Association, Heart and Lung Association and many more, too numerous to mention.
Bubbins is survived by his family of Lillian and Don Stoker, Don and Beth Van Diest, his God-children David (Stacy), Lori (Doug), Gary (Jeanie) and all their children. The late Dave Bell and Carolyn Bell and family were his nephew and nieces.
A Masonic Memorial will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Masonic Temple in Winnemucca. Funeral arrangements are under the Lovelock Funeral Home under the direction of Gary Cowger. In lieu of flower's donations may be made to the Shrine Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
--The Humboldt Sun - February 15, 2010
Bubbins went to Winnemucca Grammar School and graduated from Humboldt County High School in 1937. Bubbins was a hard working young man and he worked for Kirks Market on Bridge Street, which at that time was next to the Eagle Drug Store, which later became part of the Star Broiler. Thereafter, Bubbins became Kessell McBride's right hand man at the Shell Bulk Plant, which is now known as Shell Products and is located by the railroad. Bubbins did everything from cleaning the office, driving gas trucks, delivering oil, doing office work opening and closing the office. Bubbins was a man of many trades and Kessell really appreciated his devotion to him and the plant. Bubbins worked a little more than 50 years or more for Kessell and Rick before he retired.
Bubbins belonged to the Masonic Lodge here and received his 50 year pin at his home. He was also a Shriner for the Kerak Temple and he continued through his lifetime to support these organizations and the Shrine Hospital.in Salt Lake City.
Bubbins was a quiet, humble man and he loved children and animals. He made many contributions to worthwhile organizations, such as the Cancer Association, Heart and Lung Association and many more, too numerous to mention.
Bubbins is survived by his family of Lillian and Don Stoker, Don and Beth Van Diest, his God-children David (Stacy), Lori (Doug), Gary (Jeanie) and all their children. The late Dave Bell and Carolyn Bell and family were his nephew and nieces.
A Masonic Memorial will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Masonic Temple in Winnemucca. Funeral arrangements are under the Lovelock Funeral Home under the direction of Gary Cowger. In lieu of flower's donations may be made to the Shrine Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
--The Humboldt Sun - February 15, 2010
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