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Rodney Schumacher
July 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ron's family. I enjoyed working with Ron for many years in the advertising business.
Rodney Schumacher
Duane Neel
July 6, 2012
Ron and I first worked together at the Flamingo Hilton in 1978. That was the start of our friendship, and for the last 34 years we talked daily and met for coffee once a week. To say I am going to miss you is more than an understatement, you were part of my life everyday. Thank you for all the times we shared, for being there when I needed a friend, and for being, as you said often, a best buddy. I know how much you loved your family and how proud you were of your girls, and they of you. I can't believe you are gone and that I won't be able to meet you at Barnes and Noble for coffee. It hurts deep, love you buddy.
Joanne Demangus
July 5, 2012
I was so deeply saddened to hear of Ron's passing. Please know that I truly understand what you are suffering and if there is anything I can do to help, please do not hesitate to call on me. Affectionately, Joanne
Ron Erickson
July 5, 2012
Rest in peace with God. Well done, my friend.
Solveig Raftery
July 5, 2012
Ron was truly an amazing man...funny, creative, caring and a really good person. I will always remember his distinctive voice and laugh. He always had good advice and an even better story to tell.
He was very proud of his girls and loved his family more than anything. So deeply sorry for your profound loss. We all loved Ron and will miss him so much.
Cindy Hubbert
July 5, 2012
This news just makes me so sad. Ron gave me my first Ad agency job as a graphic designer 2 weeks after I moved to Las Vegas in April of 1984. I LOVED working for him and will never forget the team we had at that time. He was like a dad to me and I will NEVER forget his kind heart or the way he could always make us laugh. My heart & prayers go out to his beautiful Tanzy and precious girls - his whole world was you 3 and he always lit up when he spoke of you! I will be forever grateful for the way his genuine kindness blessed my life in the early years of my career. Thank you Ron. Much love to the Bell family always.
larry Mikesell
July 4, 2012
Ron,you will be remembered as a great human being. what more could one hope to be remembered for?
Val Moon
July 3, 2012
Ron, I know that your beautiful and talented daughters will come to know what a deep and carng man you always were; that the industry adored you and that you were a great friend to many and maybe more than many themselves wished to be. i am so sorry that you suffered so. Go in peace Ron and just know that your mark on life was made. Marker down my friend.
Kelly Rennie
July 3, 2012
Papa Bell, I'm very blessed to have known you. Your sense of humor was second to none. Thanks for all your support over the years. Love.
Sally Gaughan
July 3, 2012
You are going to be missed Ron! I have learned so many positive life lessons from you. Being your friend made definitely made me a better person.
Tanzy, Breanna and Jillian, I am very sorry for your loss. Ron was never shy about expressing his love and pride for the three of you.
Greg Robinson
July 3, 2012
Ron
I am blessed to have met you and your family. It is an inspiration to see how proud you were of your daughters and wife. You were such a caring person and will be greatly missed.
Carly Larsen
July 3, 2012
We will miss our lunch dates Ron. My sincere condolences to Tanzy, Jillian and Breanna. Though we have never met, I feel like I know you..Ron always spoke so fondly of you girls. Ron was a one of a kind guy! RIP.
July 3, 2012
We will miss our lunch dates Ron. My sincere condolences to Tanzy, Jillian and Breanna. Though we have never met, I feel like I know you..Ron always spoke so fondly of you girls. Ron was a one of a kind guy! RIP.
Len Yelinek
July 2, 2012
Ron, enjoyed a great fellowship with you since 1972 when you became P.R. Director for the Horseshoe. Too bad our timing was off for our Internet success in 1998. Catch a movie in heaven. Will miss your smile.
Len
July 2, 2012
Ron. You were my favorite cousin and always made me feel so greatful for who I am. Will miss your bright smile. Love, Avis
Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Love Avis
Julie Robinson
July 2, 2012
Ron you are an amazing spirit that I am so glad to have known. Love to Tanzy and their beautiful and talented daughters.
Phyllis McCabe
July 2, 2012
Dear Tanzy, Breanna and Jillian,
Las Vegas will never be the same without Ron. It was my privilege to know and work with him in the advertising/hotel industries. He was always the "star of the show" wherever he went, and he will be deeply missed by all. He was especially proud of his family and loved you all so very much. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your tremendous loss.
Love,
Phyllis McCabe
Leigh Kimball
July 1, 2012
Your creativity and zest for life were inspirational to me. I'm sure Heaven is a more fun place with you there now. RIP
vic miera
July 1, 2012
i always enjoyed spending time with ron. the conversation was always about you and your life. he was the most generous man i have ever met.
peace, my friend ... i look forward to our next lunch.
Sheila Barone
July 1, 2012
To the Bell family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Ron was a true gentleman, a pioneer in the Las Vegas advertising community where he led with expertise and passion. As part of the many conversations we had over the years discussing advertising truths and “isms”, we would often segue into talking about our families. His eyes lit up every time as he regaled me with stories about each of you - always ending with how proud he was to be your father or husband.
I am truly sorry for your loss and am sending you my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Rouse
July 1, 2012
Hey big brother. I'm really going to miss you. How you loved your family. There was nothing more important to you than your girls and Tanzy. I love you.
Your little sis,
Pat
Tony Allotta
July 1, 2012
To the Bell Family!
We were saddend to hear of the loss of Ron. We can only remember the wonderful smile that he always seemed to have. You will remain in our thoughts, prayers and in our hearts!
Tony & Sherry Allotta
Peggy Blaze and Bob Lundgren
July 1, 2012
Breanna and Jillian, So sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
July 1, 2012
Ron. We all will miss your sense of humor and creative juices. We are charter members of the Vegas-style old school Ad community. As life goes by we see our talented friends leave one by one. It's always sad for those left behind. Our memories will sustain us until we all meet later. Our love to Tanzy and the girls. Mike Miller
Bill Verrill
July 1, 2012
If there was an Ad Man who cared more for his clients than Ron, I've never met one. If there was a friend who would do more for his friends than Ron, I've never had one. And if there was a husband and father that cherished his family more than Ron, I'll never know one.
Susie Stoffel
June 30, 2012
Like Las Vegas itself, Ron Bell cast a light that seemed boundless. As a boss, colleague and friend, Ron's humor and grace has touched my life and I am grateful for having known him. My sincerest sympathy to the lights of his life, Tanzy, Brianna and Jillian.
Jack Sheehan
June 30, 2012
Ron was a wonderful guy, and a loyal friend. I would hear from him once or twice a year about some project I was working on, and always with a kind word. He also bragged on his family whenever he called. His talents as an ad man are unquestioned. My thoughts with his family.
Steve Miller
June 30, 2012
I'll always treasure our long friendship.
Andrew Barbano
June 30, 2012
From Barbwire by Andrew Barbano, Daily Sparks Tribune, 7-1-2012; permanently archived at NevadaLabor.com/
R.I.P. RON BELL. The former advertising and marketing director (1976-77) of Reno's Gold Dust Hotel-Casino and Gold Dust West passed away in Las Vegas from cancer a few days ago. He leaves a wife, Tanzy, and two daughters, one of whom became a writer on "Saturday Night Live." Had he chosen to do so, he could have been one of the best standup comics in the world. I'm sure my old friend left 'em laughing. Adios.
Jan Seagrave
June 30, 2012
If ever anyone had a talent for enjoying life, it was Ron. Jim and I just saw him, looking so proud of his daughters' success. A very kind soul, always. I must agree with Curt. Still can't believe he's gone and so glad we got a last big bear hug when we expected him to have another 20 years among us.
June 30, 2012
Ron will always be remembered for that great personality and wit. We have been friends for over 25 years. The lord must have need a great ad man. Blessings to his family. We will all miss Ron. Curt Thompson
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