Penelope Bell Archer

Profile Updated: September 3, 2025
Penelope Bell
Class of 1959
Currently residing In Post Falls, ID USA
Spouse/Partner Mike Archer - Class of 1958
Children, Grandchildren Son, Chris Archer and wife, Angela
Granddaughter, Jenai (25)
Daughter, Michelle Estrada and More…husband, Alonso
Grandsons, Brandon (28) and Cory (25)
Yes! Attending Reunion
SPHSAA Membership Status:

Paid through 2025. Renew early!

Occupation(s), Career Details

Retired Social Worker - Worked for the
City of Brea and City of Placentia
A favorite job was working at Shepherd's Gate
in Livermore, CA as a Director for this
Christian Emergency Shelter for Homeless
Women and Children. It was an incredible
learning experience.

Other South Pasadena schools I also attended

Marengo Elementary
Oneonta Elementary
South Pasadena Junior High
South Pasadena Middle School

Different places I have lived

Primarily in CA with 22 years between No. CA and Oregon.
In 2011, we returned to CA and in 2015 we moved to
Green Valley, AZ.2025 moved to Post Falls, ID

Family history living in South Pasadena

I have twin sisters from the class of 1955.
Barbara lives in Playa del Rey and Rosalie
lives in San Juan Capistrano, CA. We are very
close.

Family members who also went to SPHS

Barbara and Rosalie Bell - Class of 1955

Other SPHS graduates I keep in touch with are:

Judie (Swink) Ard
Barbara (Monahan) Carvalho
Bill, Kay and Francine Archer
Caroline (Filley) Archer
Rob Clyde
Lenore McManigal Garman
Bill Jacobson Barbara (Misterly) Trepte

School Memories

The best school, classmates and friends.
It is where I met Mike in Mr. Dalton's art class.
Too many happy memories to write about.
I am so grateful to have been a part of the class
of '59.

Milestones & Epiphanies

Mike and I celebrated our 63 Wedding Anniversary on
5/19/25. How grateful we are for all the years.

[Date] What's happening in my life now

Forever thankful for our class of 1959 and Tom O'Hara who has kept
us up to date! Great job, Tom!

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