Ronald Lee Bell
Marriages
Sandra Lee Markley - April 25, 1971
In Ouray, Colorado
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 6A Death Notices - December 5, 2017
Ronald L. Bell, 78, Delta, died Nov. 30, 2017, at his home.
No services will take place.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra; two daughters, Lauri Ann
Duran of Trinidad and Debra Jean Lindsey of Montrose; two
brothers, Denny Bell and Ed Bell; one sister, Janice Kay Bell; and
six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions to HopeWest, P.O. Box 24, Delta 81416.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 8A Obituary - December 6, 2017
Delta resident, Ronald L.
Bell, passed away peacefully
on Thursday, November 30,
2017, at his home in Delta,
Colorado. Ron was 78 years
old.
Upon Ron’s request no
services will be held.
Ronald Lee Bell was born
January 6, 1939, to Kenneth
G. and Ruby L. (Wigington)
Bell in Denver, Colorado. Ron spent his childhood and attended
school in Rifle, Colorado, where he was a standout athlete,
competing in football, track and basketball. Ron graduated from
Rifle High School with the Class of 57’. After high school Ron
furthered his basketball and track careers and his education at
Mesa College, where he helped the basketball team qualify for
nationals, competed in the decathlon, and set a national junior
college javelin record that stood for years. He was then recruited
to play for Brigham Young University. Ron finished his
education at Colorado State University where he obtained a
Degree in Physical Science.
On January 25, 1962, Ron was drafted into the United States
Army where he proudly served his country until being
honorably discharged on January 24, 1964.
On April 25, 1971, Ron married the love of his life, Sandra
Lee Markley in Ouray, Colorado. To this union two daughters
were born. The couple had the honor of sharing 46 years of love
and marriage.
After Ron’s retirement from Public Service Company of
Colorado he worked for many years with the people of the UP
Project, the PLP and their affiliates. He considered it a
tremendous privilege.
Ron enjoyed his class reunions of Rifle Union High and the
Mesa Mavericks. He often attended Mesa basketball and
football games. In recent years Ron was inducted into Colorado
Mesa University’s Hall of Honor, once for his personal athletic
accomplishments and the second time with his basketball team.
During his life Ron’s gift was striking up conversations and
making friends wherever he went. He enjoyed corresponding
and getting together with lifelong friends as often as he could,
especially the “old geezers”, his Mesa basketball teammates.
Ron truly never forgot a friend.
To his grandkids, Ron was the perfect “grampy” and was
extremely involved in their lives. His positive and loving
influence cannot be overstated.
He will be remembered by all for his strength, humility,
kindness and humor.
Ron is survived by his wife, Sandra Bell; daughters, Lauri Ann
(James) Duran of Trinidad, CO and Debra Jean (Rob) Lindsey
of Montrose, CO; six adoring grandchildren, Kyle Duran,
Kaylynne Duran, Tanner Vernon, Daniel Vernon, Kristina
Lindsey and Zach (Mariah) Lindsey; sister, Janice Kay Bell and
brothers, Denny Bell and Ed Bell.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law.
Memorial contributions can be made in Ron’s name to
HopeWest Hospice P.O. Box 24, Delta, Colorado 81416.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor
Funeral Service and Crematory.
View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at
www.taylorfuneralservice.com.
