Alice Eunice Bell (Buteau) passed away on November 26 ^th , 2022 after a brave and lengthy battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side, just short of her 80 ^th Birthday. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

Alice was born in Saskatchewan on January 2 ^nd , 1943, the 8 ^th of 10 children. Her family moved to the Brooks area a few short years later, in 1945. She attended both Cassils School and Rosemary School for a time. She married the love of her life, William Bell, on January 8 ^th , 1966 and they shared almost 57 years of marriage together.

Alice and Willie devoted their life to their family farm, where their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have all enjoyed spending their time creating a lifetime of memories. Alice enjoyed cheering on her favourite team 'the Brooks Bandits' and going to dances as often as possible. She looked forward to the yearly branding, where she got to host family and friends. Alice was always taking care of those around her and was known for her hospitable nature – there was always a plate of warm food ready at her table for everyone and she always had a Jumbo Raisin Cookie on hand. Alice was meticulous, whether it was her annual garden or her home, it always looked perfect. She was known for her spirited and spunky nature, always ready for a laugh and a little mischief. Alice loved supporting her community and any local events, especially the Farmer's Market. She was a member of the Prairie Pioneers Club and the Legion. Alice was always there to offer a helping hand whenever needed. Alice and Willie took trips to Scotland, Alaska, and Cuba but, one of her most memorable was taking all their grandchildren to Disneyland. She looked forward to her annual camping trips with her family around the County of Newell.

Alice was survived by her husband William Bell; her two daughters, Carolea Bell Renaud and Shawna (Martin) Wiebe; her five grandchildren, Jamie (Casey) Renaud, Jesse (Jordan) Renaud, Alaina (Denver) Stronks, Aaron (Megan) Wiebe, and Carrie Wiebe; her four great-grandchildren, Jaylynn Renaud, Rowan Renaud, Korben Stronks, and Hadley Stronks and her siblings, George (Rita) Buteau, Edward (Val) Buteau, Margaret Parks, Yvonne (Gerry) Freundl, Cecille Duncan, and Bill (Anne) Buteau.

Alice was predeceased by her father George Buteau; her mother Mary (Marie/Maria) Deschamps; her step-father Jack Tranter; her brothers, Oliver, Rene, and Victor Buteau; her brothers-in-law Jack Parks and Walter Duncan and also "one of the family" Bradley McClurg.

A Celebration of Life will be held on December 17 ^th at the Prairie Pioneers Club from 2:00-5:00. It will be an informal "come-and-go" style gathering with coffee and snacks provided.

Cremation is entrusted to and conducted at

Smith Funeral Home Ltd. and Crematorium, Brooks