Tom Bell
Posted Oct 4, 2022 | 10:29 AM
Tom Bell passed away at Polson Care Home on September 26th at the age of 77.
Tom grew up in Vernon and enjoyed a 30-year career with Okanagan Telephone / BC Telephone. Tom was a very social person who loved conversing with others. He was caring and inclusive of other people, and had a love of nature, camping, animals, and music. Tom spent many years singing in the Anglican Church choir and the Vernon Community choir.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Barbara, daughters Erin (Martin), Jennifer (Kyle) and grandchildren Emma, Rowan, Ashlyn, and Ciara.

What Matters
Missing person
Public asked for assistance locating missing youth
Jun 17, 2026

Sponsored Content
More ways to play
Policing
RCMP searching for missing Vernon woman
Jun 17, 2026
Underused Facility
Local MP calls for Vernon cadet camp be used for Armed Forces expansion
Jun 17, 2026

Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Hot, Dry Conditions & Elevated Risks
Wildfire, drought risks high heading into summer: B.C. Government
Jun 16, 2026
149 Hectare Blaze
Wildfire near Stump Lake Being Held, Evacuation Alerts still in place
Jun 16, 2026