Gary Dennis Bell
1956-03-09 2024-01-21
Gary Dennis Bell, born on March 9, 1956 in Denver, Colorado, passed away on January 21, 2024 in Aurora, Colorado at the age of 67.
Born to Douglas and Annette Bell, he was the youngest of four siblings, following Patricia, Larry, and Barbara. Gary graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1974, and completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Construction Management at Colorado State University in 1978. He then obtained his Master Plumber’s License and along with his brother Larry, continued to grow their established family business, Bell Plumbing & Heating, as Vice President.
Gary loved spending time outdoors, especially camping, kayaking, bicycling, skiing, and golfing. He was an avid Denver sports fan and also played softball on Bell Plumbing & Heating's company team.
Gary is survived by his wife Nicky Brancon, his brother Larry Bell, his children Brian Bell and Lindsey Bell, his stepchildren Jess Conklin, Amanda Tonsend, and Austin Emblen, and 7 grandchildren. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Gary is preceded in death by his parents Douglas and Annette, his two sisters Patricia Westerberg and Barbara Bell, and his son Stuart Bell.
Born to Douglas and Annette Bell, he was the youngest of four siblings, following Patricia, Larry, and Barbara. Gary graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1974, and completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Construction Management at Colorado State University in 1978. He then obtained his Master Plumber’s License and along with his brother Larry, continued to grow their established family business, Bell Plumbing & Heating, as Vice President.
Gary loved spending time outdoors, especially camping, kayaking, bicycling, skiing, and golfing. He was an avid Denver sports fan and also played softball on Bell Plumbing & Heating's company team.
Gary is survived by his wife Nicky Brancon, his brother Larry Bell, his children Brian Bell and Lindsey Bell, his stepchildren Jess Conklin, Amanda Tonsend, and Austin Emblen, and 7 grandchildren. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Gary is preceded in death by his parents Douglas and Annette, his two sisters Patricia Westerberg and Barbara Bell, and his son Stuart Bell.
Gary's dad and my dad worked together in the HVAC industry for many years. We became good friends at Hamilton and TJ. He was very kind, humble, and loyal. We lost touch after high school. We reconnected at an Orlando airport years later when our kids were very young. From that meeting, we supported one another in good times and tough times. I would often visit Gary at Bell Plumbing for many years and loved catching up. My heart broke when I heard that Gary had passed away... I will definitely miss seeing him at our reunion.
tribute by Patty McMullen Robinette