Final post

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.  

This will be the last post to this blog.