James Dean Bell

James Dean Bell, 80 of Mora, NM passed away peacefully

at the home of a friend on September 18, 2008. He is

survived by his daughter, Sandra Bell and grandson,

Brandon Bell of Conchas Dam, NM; five nieces: Judy

Logan of Hot Springs, AR and Karen Settle of Fairfield, TX,

Susan Gibke of Arlingon, TX, Pam Hulsey of Tom Ball, TX,

and Kim Odette of Tyler, TX; one nephew, Mike Logan of

Austin, TX and 10 great-nieces and nephews. Jim

graduated from Texas A&M with a Masters in

Architectural Construction and enjoyed many careers

throughout his lifetime. He searched and drilled for oil in

his younger days, however, he will be most remembered

for his latest career of drilling water wells all over

northeast New Mexico. During his life, he flew

commercially, contracted and built public buildings,

worked as an outfitter and owned a business in Angel

Fire, NM. He was known to say that he had a great life

and was fortunate enough to be able to change careers

when he tired of one. He will be remembered by his

friends and family as a gentleman and a scholar, as well

as a good friend who was always there to lend a helping

hand. A memorial service for family and close friends will

be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, he

requested that donations be made to the charity of your

choice or the Santa Fe Animal Shelter, 1920 Cerrillos

Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505.

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