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Gary Dennis Bell
1956 - 2024
Gary Dennis Bell
1956 - 2024
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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.
Services for Gary will be held on Tuesday, January 30th at 10am at Horan & McConaty at 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave. Aurora, CO 80014. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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