Born: Friday Jul-31-1964
Died: Thursday Sep-29-2016
Funeral: Thursday Oct-06-2016

Morrison Funeral Home
& Crematory
188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Connie was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus on September 29, 2016. Constance Leigh Bortz was born on July 31, 1964 to Jack and Karan Bortz (Ingersoll). She was the second born out of four. She loved her family very much. As a child she was a social butterfly, she had very many friends. Everyone flocked to her contagious smile and laughter. She was very giving even if that meant she’d go without. Connie met her first love, Tony Twitchell. They were married in 1978. Out of this union Cody was born in 1979. They spent five years together and later divorced. She had another love in her life, Royce Bell. They were married in 1983. Together they raised Cody and had Amanda in 1989. They spent 26 years together before going their separate ways. Connie reconnected with her fires husband, Tony. They shared her remaining years together. She was his whole world. They were lovers, best friends and solemates. Connie was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, along with her little companion, Ginger. She is survived by her love, Tony Twitchell. Her father, Jack Bortz, Her mother, Karen Gibson and step Father Dick Gibson; Brothers Clinton and Christopher (Liza) Bortz; Her sister, Christina "Tina" (Vito) Berlingeri. Her children, Cody (Kara) Bell, Amanda (Trevor) Rasmussen and her seven grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert. Cremation services are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home and Crematory in Rupert.

Condolences for Connie Bell

From: Joann Clark~Jackson
Connie was my closest friend in 1997-1999. I have so many great memories of our friendship.

From: Christopher Bortz
Your as free as a bird now my dear Sister, I will always hold you in my heart..I Love you!