Happy M. Bell, 79, of Delavan passed away on Dec. 23, 2020, at Meriter Hospital in Madison.
She was born on Sept. 7, 1941, to Leroy and Frances (Coombe) Bell. Happy was a career educator. She ttaught in Lake Geneva, Florida, St. Andrew’s in Delavan and retired from Beloit Memorial High School. She was notorious for her dictionary word assignments and loved all aspects of science. including the fantastic phenomena of photosynthesis. After acquiring her Master’s Degree, she finished the remainder of her teaching career working with students that needed more attention to succeed in life.
Happy loved animals and nature. She belonged to many organizations in support of those interests. She was an avid sports fan, and especially rooting for her Cubs and Bears. She enjoyed socializing with all her friends and family. Special thanks to all of her neighbors and friends who gave support over the years. She lived her life on her own terms and made no excuses for it.
She is survived by three children, Mary (Terry) Heederik, Cynthia Cordell (Tony) and Jack (JW) Hansen; grandchildren, Alex (Arielle), Dylan (Vanessa) and Kerlyn; one great-grandchild, Roman; and her siblings, Jerry Bell, David Bell, Joe Bell, Mike Bell and James Peterson.
She is preceded in death by Leroy Bell, and Frances and Pete Peterson; brothers, Thomas Bell and Patrick Bell.
Family will have a celebration of life at a future date. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
