Donald Lee Bell

Don graduated from Keenesburg High School with the Class of 1951. On September 4, 1953, he married Mary Ellen Dale in Killeen, Texas while he was serving in the Army. He was later stationed in Germany during the Korean War. Upon completion of his military service, he farmed in the Keenesburg area until his retirement in 1999.

Don was a member of the church of Christ in Windsor, CO. He taught Sunday classes for many years. During his farming career, he was very active in the local Soil Conservation Program.

Don is survived by his children; Jack (Robbi) Bell of Coffeyville, KS, Kathy Bell of Greeley, David (Marie) Bell of Keenesburg and Deanna (Vince) Smith of Tempe, AZ. Also, grandchildren Bridgette (Troy) Wright of Gillette, WY, Heather (Stephen) Pratz of Greeley, Eli Bell of Coffeyville, KS, Morgan Dobbs of Mountlake Terrace, WA, Kyle (Jodi) Bell of Lakewood, Holly (Brian) Smith of Greeley, Brandi Smith of Aurora and Lea Smith of Aurora. He was also blessed with 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his brother Forrest of Keenesburg. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary Ellen, his sister Ileene, brothers Virgil, William, Dayton and Otis, and grandson Ryan Dobbs.

Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022 followed by a Celebration of Life at 10:00 a.m. both at Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W 28th St., Greeley, CO. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A reception will follow at Westview Church of Christ, 4151 20th St, Greeley.

Donations in honor of Don’s memory may be made to The Mountain States Children’s Home, 14780 N 107th, Longmont, CO 80504.

Home free, eventually. At the ultimate healing, we will be home free.