Barbara Carmelite Bell Marcoux
Barbara Marcoux, “Bobbie,”
passed away quietly at her residence in Bothell, Washington on January 18, 2015. Born September 13, 1914, she was the eldest child of Petrea Olsen Bell and Randall Ray Bell, Sr.
Bobbie married H.A. “Marc” Marcoux, a U.S. Naval Academy
graduate and Naval Aviator, in Pensacola in 1937. Bobbie and Marc spent the early years of
their marriage at several Naval bases around the country. Following WWII, Marc retired from the Navy
and entered the teaching profession, landing in Tucson, Arizona. Bobbie worked as a teacher of math, and a counselor. She was also an avid bridge player.
Bobbie is survived by her three sons: Frederick Randall Marcoux (Joan); Kenneth Alan Marcoux (Carol); and Douglas Ray
Marcoux (Betty) and her five grandchildren and several
great grandchildren. She is also
survived by her two sisters, Judith Lee Bell Perry (Bill) and Shirley Bell
Palmer Mertins (Carl).
Her brother, Randall Ray Bell, Jr. (Caroline) passed away in 2005.
A brief memorial service will be held at her residence for staff and family. A graveside memorial service is planned in Tucson.
In lieu of flowers or memorials, the family requests that
you remember this intelligent, vital, loving, adventurous, and charming lady in
your prayers.
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