Curtis H. Bell Obituary (1927 - 2015)

Curtis H. Bell, 87, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Lincoln, NE. Curtis was born in Lincoln, NE on November 4, 1927, the son of Curtis and Helena (Holm) Bell. He grew up in Lincoln and worked at the Goodyear plant in Quality Control for 32 years. Curtis married Marilyn Barney on April 2, 1950, they just celebrated their 65th anniversary. After retiring, Curtis and Marilyn built their house on Table Rock Lake near Blue Eye, MO where they lived for 25 years. They then moved to Shell Knob, MO to be closer to dear friends from their bridge clubs and church. Grandkids spent many summers at the lake with Grandpa and Grandma. Curtis was an avid bridge player owning bridge clubs in the Shell Knob, MO area and becoming a Life Master himself with Marilyn. He was a member of the Lakeside Christian Church in Shell Knob, MO where he enjoyed fellowship, prayer, and his men's group at Icy Mae's. Curtis took special pride in knowing everyone's name at their church and was a dear friend to all. Throughout his life, Curtis enjoyed taking motorcycle trips and riding in motorcycle trials completion, boating, water skiing, and fishing. His true passion and hobby was playing duplicate bridge with his many loved partners. Curtis enjoyed helping his two sons and their families with many home improvements projects over the years and was a true "Jack of all trades". In his spare time he enjoyed gardening and working in his tool shop building "whatever needed built". Curtis truly loved being a Grandpa, in his grandkid's own words: "He is the best grandpa in the world". Curtis is survived by his wife Marilyn of Shell Knob, MO; two sons, Gary Bell and Michael Bell and his wife Robin all of Lincoln, NE; daughter, Lesa Wharton of Oviedo, FL; daughter-in-law, Lorri Bell of Lincoln, NE; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Bell, Lucas Bell and Allison Bell. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Bryan Michael Bell; and sister, Dona Stiverson. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday April 11th @ 6:00pm at Lakeside Christian Church, 22321 Oak Ridge Drive in Shell Know, MO. In honoring his wishes to be cremated, there will be no viewing or visitation. Lincoln Family Funeral Care in Lincoln, NE is handling arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Lakeside Christian Church (new church building fund).