Obituary: Bell-Garrison, Eileen
Age 61
She was born on December 10, 1952, in Columbus, Ohio, to David and Gertrude Bell.
Education was extremely important to Eileen.
After earning a bachelors and two masters degrees, she began working at Gonzaga University in 1981 and earned her PhD in Educational Leadership.
Eileen’s 33-year-long career culminated in her appointment as Dean of Library Services.
She often expressed the wish to work in adult literacy programs after retiring.
Eileen’s hobbies included quilting, collecting cat figurines and depression-era glassware, folk dancing, jigsaw puzzles, and camping.
She loved animals and playing cards with family and friends.
Eileen is survived by her husband of 32 years, Ken Bell-Garrison, sons David Garrison and Daniel Bell-Garrison, daughter Danielle Kaschmitter, brother David Bell, sister Judy Bell, grandchildren Janae and Mary Kaschmitter, and her pets.
A memorial service will be held at St. Marks Lutheran Church on 24th and Grand in Spokane, WA, on October 22 at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers or cards may be sent to ProLiteracy at proliteracy.org.