Date of Birth: June 23, 1931
Date of Death: January 22, 2019
George Bella was born on June 23, 1931 to Roza (Makkos) and Gaza Bella in the family home north of Melville. He was the eldest son of seven children.
George was predeceased by a sister in infancy; his parents; his brothers, Elmer, Robert and Frederick; his daughter, Kathryn (1991); and son-in-law, Werner Block (2018).
He is survived by his wife, Anita; his daughter, Elaine Bella and son-in-law, Cliff Willick; and his son, David. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer and Sarah Block, Tyson Willick and friend, Dakota Graff, and Jessica Willick; two sisters, Margaret and Dorothy; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
George was employed by the CNR for most of his working life, starting in Kindersley. He married Anita Epp in Kindersley in 1953. In 1955 he was transferred to Melville where he remained for the rest of his life.
On Jan. 18, 2019, George suffered a pulmonary embolism and passed away at the Yorkton Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Brian Mee of First United Church, Melville, Sask. on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. The organist, Shirley Blakley, led in the hymns. She was accompanied by the choir in the singing of “In The Garden.” Words of remembrance were by Jennifer Block. The UCW provided the luncheon.
Donations may be made to First United Church or the Melville Agri-Park.
Arrangements were by Bailey’s Funeral and Cremation Care, Melville.
