Bobby Gene Bell

California in 1948. Settled in Monta Vista, now Cupertino.

Bobby worked from a young age in Hazels Dime store on Stevens Creek

Blvd. From her he learned the retail sales business that would serve him well in

later years.

Bob joined the Navy in 1965. He spent his whole enlistment aboard ship in the

Viet Nam area. Serving on the USS Kitty Hawk and the USS Ticonderoga. He kept

track of flight records and maintenance of all the ships planes. AFTER THE Navy

he chose the grocery business as a career.

In 1973 Bob met and married Rita R. Wrisley. Rita was a grade school teacher. In

1986 a son, Ryan was born. Rita continued to teach but Bob retired to devote more

time to raising Ryan and real estate. He bought, remodeled and sold homes, mostly

in the Monta Vista area.

He has a sister, Terry in Modesto and two half brothers, Ed and Ralph in Kentucky. Bob had

A brother John and a sister Pan that preceded him in death.

Bob’s vast knowledge of the Monta Vista area, good humor, friendliness, and politeness

Will be missed by many.

No flowers please.

Burial is private. A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held at Oak Hill Funeral Home at

1 PM on Sunday, March 16th. 300 Curtner, San Jose, CA.