Obituary of Michiel Lee Bell Sr.

Michiel Lee Bell Sr., 76, of Post Falls, Idaho passed away October 28, 2015 at his home. Michiel was born April 1, 1939 in Chatsworth, California to Francis Henry and Blanche Irene (Engle) Bell. Michiel attended Simi Valley High School in Simi Valley, California. Michiel had worked as electrical contractor and eventually owned and operated his own electrical contracting business, in California. Michiel met Colleen Crawford and they were later married November 22, 1960 in Newhall, California. They eventually moved to North Idaho settling in Post Falls. Michiel was passionate about race cars. He owned and built several throughout the years. He was very involved at the State Line Speedway, and was inducted into the State Line Hall of Fame. Besides race cars Michiel enjoyed dry stacking rocks on his property, and flower gardening. He is survived by his loving wife Colleen of the family home in Post Falls, Idaho; four sons Michiel Lee (Michelle) Bell Jr. of Post Falls, Idaho, Richard Evan Bell of Post Falls, Idaho, Roger Alan (Christine) Bell of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and Francis Henry (Jessica) Bell of Post Falls, Idaho; one brother Charles Bell of Louisiana; two sisters Irene Carey of Simi Valley, California, and Polly Johnson of Torrance, California; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, niece Denise Shirkey of Colbert, Washington and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Tommy, Donny, and Frank. A memorial service will be held Wednesday November 4, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. at Bell Tower Funeral Home 3398 E. Jenalan Ave. Post Falls, Idaho. The family suggests that memorials may be made to the State Line Speedway at P.O. Box 2368 Post Falls, Idaho 83877.