Victoria Jean (Nation) Bell

Victoria Jean (Nation) Bell age 74, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024 at New Horizon Care Center with her daughter by her side. She was born February 11, 1950 in Greybull, Wy to John J. Nation and Laura Abraham Nation.

Vicky grew up in the Lovell area. As teenagers her and her sister Laurel loved dancing and listening to Elvis Presley. As a young woman she supported her family in rodeos and she loved to craft and bake. Her and family enjoyed camping and hunting in Sunlight Basin. Later in life she moved to Las Vegas and was an assistant manager in a souvenir store.  After several years in Las Vegas she moved to Utah where she found her love for landscaping. Twelve years ago she moved back to the Big Horn Basin to be closer to family and friends.

She was a proud loving mother to Amber Leigh Nation and Charles Levi Moore. She enjoyed being outside, having many family gatherings which included listening to music and eating delicious food. She loved her grandchildren, great nieces and nephews with her whole heart. She shared her love of Evis Presley and John Wayne. She loved teaching her family how to play canasta even if she occassionally cheated. 

She was preceeded in death by her parents; her son Charles; her sisters Laurel Mae and Catherine Ann; along with many family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter Amber, Laramie Wy, her brothers John D. (Bonnie) Nation, Lovell Wy; Jerry R. Nation, Powell Wy; her grandchildern Shawn Michael Moore; Stefanie L. Haenisch; Jakob J. Haenisch. Along with many, many damn nieces and nephews blessed to have known her.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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