Bell, Mary Ann (née Updike) Died peacefully on May 24, 2015 in Waconia, MN at the age of 88. Mary Ann is survived by husband of 72 years, Jack, and their children, Pam Hall, Deborah (Todd) Dolan, and Jolene (Paul) Makowesky; 5 grandchildren (Gregg Hall, Eric Klute, Joel Klute, Renee (Hall) VanGundy, and Sara (Klute) Behn), and 14 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her 5 brothers, and one great-grandchild (Peyton Van Gundy). Mary Ann was born on September 23, 1926 in Clarinda, IA, the fifth child and only girl to Pearl and Jessie Updike. She married Jack Francis Eugene Bell, the love of her life, on August 12, 1942. That day began 72 years of love and devotion beyond compare. Mary Ann set about fulfilling her dream of creating a warm, loving home for Jack and her girls. Mary Ann was beautiful with a smile that lit up the room. She made friends easily and took special care to maintain those friendships throughout her life. She loved her church and was an active and dedicated member. Mary Ann and Jack enjoyed 10 fun-filled years in retirement traveling in their RV across the US making memories and friends as they went. They moved to Minnesota in 2005 to be near their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service and celebration of Mary Ann's life is scheduled for June 13 at 11:00 am at the First Christian Church in Perry, IA with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to First Christian Church, Perry, IA or Auburn Homes & Services, Attn: Bob Kuhlman, 594 Cherry Dr., Waconia MN 55387. Condolences can be sent to Jack at 591 Cherry Drive, Apt 327, Waconia, MN 55387. The family would like to thank Janet Russell, loving companion for her dedication to Mary Ann, Auburn Meadows and Auburn Homes care providers for their kindness and compassion throughout Mary Ann's stay with them and especially at the time of her passing. Mary Ann lived in love and died in peace. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Eden Prairie Chapel 952-949-4970 huberfunerals.com