There are so many things I admire about Steve: his charm, his wit, his athletic drive, his love of the outdoors and old Lancruisers, his engaging people skills, his talent to organize and execute huge events, his daring tastebuds, his desire to go to exotic places and jump into that culture, his uncanny ablility to keep track of all receipts, his love of housekeeping and organization, his ability to pack a suitcase, his love of all kinds of baseball hats, his absolute good looks, (whether sporting a goatee and a flannel shirt or bald with a wig, the Bell girls have always thought he was ruggedly handsome), his appreciation of well written hardback books .... but the thing I admire most about his is the relationship he created with your three sweet children. Steve was such an example of this to me. I admired how he lived the Word of Wisdom in keeping his body so physically fit, strong and active. Until the cancer took over, he was the most physically active and fun loving dad I know. He did it all with his kids. He mountain and road biked, water and snow skiied, hiked, run races, fished, camped, had crazy water fights, cliff jumped, coached and played every sport there is out their with his kids. I have even seen him disco dance with them. I have also so admired the way he was able to tune everything out and "simply listen" to Chelsie, Alex and Stephen. He was able to engage them, laugh with them, love them, and then teach them. Whether it be a home teacher or a young mens advisor, the way he magnified every calling he have ever had has been such an example of his love of the gospel and his testimony too. The endearing way he often spoke of his mission and the love of Navajo people that he served has been very powerful as well.
Memory from Annette Bell (family friend).
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