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Ivan Bell Obituary
May 27, 1947 - May 2, 2025
QUEENSBURY - Ivan Bell, Jr., 77, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025.
Born May 27, 1947, in Glens Falls he was the son of Ivan Bell, Sr. and Barbara Gavita.
Ivan graduated from Glens Falls High School in. He went on to work for the Warren County Sheriff's Department. He was also the co-founder of IBS Septic and Drain.
He married Cindy Dickson on February 6, 1966, at the West Glens Falls Chapel in Queensbury.
Ivan loved classic cars, attending car shows, spending time with his family and going for rides in the country.
Ivan was predeceased by his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Cindy Bell; children, Ivan (Monica) Bell, Shonah Harringshaw, Jamie (Marie) Bell, and Christopher Bell (fiancée, Keri Sherman); special daughter-in-law, Laurie Bell and special son-in-law, Melton Herringshaw; grandchildren, John Fish, Josh Herringshaw, Ashley Ingalls, Melton Herringshaw, Danelle Bell, Courtney Shipley, Caitlin Bell, Owen Bell, Karly Sherman, William Bell, Jenna Bell, Brenna Bell, Alex Sherman, Ariel Bell, and Liam Bell; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters, Linda (David) Tyrel and Marie (Wayne) Groom; and brothers, David (Nancy) Bell, Ed (Kathy) Brockway, and Bill Brockway.
Visitation will take place Monday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY, 12804.
A memorial service will follow at the funeral home with the Rev. Jeff Stappenbeck officiating.
A graveside ceremony will follow at Pine View Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life will be held June 7, at the Queensbury VFW.
Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY, 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.
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Bradley Bell
July 6, 2025
May God bless him and his family and forever keep them close to his heart.
Lonnie Boster -Bell
June 7, 2025
Very sorry for your loss.. he was always very kind to me.. Cherrish the memories...
Val Lathrop
May 12, 2025
I'm so very sorry for your loss. He'll be greatly missed by many. May all the great memories help you through this difficult time.
Barbara Savage
May 12, 2025
Our condolences to Cindy and The Bell family. We spent a lot of years on the softball sidelines together and local diners eating breakfast. He loved his family Love and hugs to you all.
The Savages
Kathy M Guertin
May 11, 2025
Thank you for growing up in the Bell family and Dads side of family Mom we miss him a lot I always looked forward to for him entertain us Uncle IvanSr Bernard Sonny Milton “
Christopher Bennett
May 9, 2025
Deepest condolences to Mrs Bell, to Ivan and his siblings over the loss of their father, and to the rest of the family.
Nikki and George Phinney
May 9, 2025
Cindy, Linda, Shonna, Jaime and Marie
George and I were sorry to hear of Butch's passing. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
The Phinneys
Lorraine Troy
May 9, 2025
My condolences to the Bell Family at this difficult time.
Roy Games
May 9, 2025
Roy Games III/ Boulder Junction Autobody
Dee Whible
May 8, 2025
Sending my deepest condolences to Owen Bell and family. Praying for you to feel God´s peace and strength in the difficult days ahead.
Tambrie Alden
May 8, 2025
Cindy and family, our deepest condolences to you all.
Butch was one of, if not, the kindest gentlemen I’ve ever met. Whenever we saw each other there was an exchange of big smiles and loving hellos. I will miss him deeply.
Henry Ashton WCSD ret.
May 7, 2025
Cindy, Chip and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Butch and I have known each other from Junior High School, worked together at the Sheriff's Department, loved antique cars and trucks, and remained friends. Whenever we met, if he didn't pick on me I thought he was mad at me. I always told him that Sesame Street modelled Oscar the Grouch after him. Butch was a naturally talented guy. He either liked you or didn't and you knew where you stood. No guessing. Chip, Butch kept me up to date on you and was very proud.
Jay and Cindy Randall
May 7, 2025
Butch, you were one of the good guys. You will be missed and always remembered. Thank you for being a friend among a host of others. Rest in Peace and we all will see you again.
Barbara Liebig
May 7, 2025
Ivan and all the family ,Sorry for your lost .we always enjoyed Chatting with him. ....Rip : Butch ,Barb and Bob Liebig At Utopia Precast
Christopher Guertin
May 6, 2025
He was good cousin and he be missed
Jodie Fiorini
May 6, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. No matter where I saw Butch he always said hello and had a story to tell. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Jim and Jodie
Fiorini
Ann DiDio
May 6, 2025
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.RIP Butch
Chrissy Hammond Borden
May 6, 2025
Sending My Deepest Sympathy To The Bell Family From Your Family in South Carolina We will Miss him Dearly Love Chrissy and Family ❤❤
Jeff & Dana Varmette
May 6, 2025
Our condolences and prayers!!
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