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Mark Bell Obituary

Mark W. Bell, age 59, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1984 and formerly of New York, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at his home in Colorado Springs. He was a Media Specialist at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Mark Wesly Bell was born on March 15, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Jeremiah F. Bell, Jr. and Gladys M. Smith Bell. He was a 1969 graduate of Lafayette high school and was also a graduate of UCCS. He married Tracy Adele Creighton on July 7, 2007 at the Garden of the Gods. Mark was a family man. He dearly loved his children, granddaughter and his many friends. He was a movie buff who also enjoyed reading, music and a Cherry Coke in a bottle. He would also be known to have enjoyed a Frosty at Wendy's. His loving wife, Tracy survives him; and his children: Nick (wife, Nikki) Eisentraut, Brandon (wife, Lauren) Laney and Brigette (husband, Justin) Tyrrell; all of Colorado Springs. His granddaughter also survives him: Isabelle. Mark had two brothers: Neil Bell of Plant City, Florida and Steven (wife, Stacey) Bell of Brooklyn. He has two sisters: Marion Harrison-Gustus of The Bronx, New York and Hope Bell (husband, Larry Dotts) of Baltimore, Maryland. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2011 at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful� Chapel. A reception will follow, location to be announced at the memorial service. Memorials may be made to the Mark W. Bell Memorial Fund in care of Ent Federal Credit Union, 6060 Champtionship View. .

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 31, 2010.

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Rebecca Bigler

January 3, 2011

Dear Bell family,

I am very sorry for your loss; Mr. Bell was a great man. As a film student at UCCS, I encountered him often. He always had a smile ready and was willing to help with any problems I had. He had a great sense of humor and was always patient and kind.

He will be very missed.

January 3, 2011

Nick & Nikki- My deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. I remember so clearly how hard you made me laugh talking about him & sharing your good times with him. Your whole family are in the prayers of me & the Girls. God Bless!

Jackie Crouch

January 3, 2011

Dear Tracy & family - our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Mark was a gentle giant who was quietly capable and always willing to help. He was a valued member of the UCCS campus family. We will miss him dearly.

Jackie Crouch
Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Lannette Rust

January 3, 2011

My dearest Tracy and Marks family: myself and family extend our sincere sympathies to all of you. We are praying for all of you to be comforted now and always. Your love will live forever......
The Rust and McCreary Family

December 31, 2010

Dear Tracy and Family, we are so very sorry. Mark was a wonderfully kind and thoughtful person. He always took such good care of those around him. He touched so many lives and will be dearly missed. I will always remember when I was 9 and he gave me a laughing doll for my birthday. It cracked everyone up. I will always remember that about him. May God bless you and hold you in His strong and comforting arms. Amy Eckert (Racine, WI)

Vicki Archibald

December 31, 2010

Dear Tracy,

Our family is so saddened to hear of the news of Mark's passing.

Through the many interactions at Andria and Branden's house we grew to know Mark as a gentle, kind and caring man with a great smile! Though we didn't get a chance to know him well, we always enjoyed the time we spent with him.

Please accept our condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

With love,
Vicki, Ted, Jessica, Justin, Alli and Matt (Andria's family)

karen brady

December 31, 2010

Dear Tracy we are so very sorry, we love you very much and will be here to help you in the coming months, Mark and you were very special to our family and will be greatly missed. Love to all your family
From Karen & Kelley Brady

Lori Daugherty

December 31, 2010

Dear Tracy and family,
Tracy, we love you and know this is a most difficult time for you.
It is so obvious, Mark's love for you and yours for him, and that will never die, but will last forever. He was a fine man and touched many lives with his good nature and his humor. Our hearts go out to all his loved ones. We will miss him.

We love you,

Lori, John and Zena Daugherty

Eve Gruntfest

December 31, 2010

Dear Mark Bell family members. I only had one interaction with Mark but it was very memorable. A few years ago, while i was a Geography professor at UCCS, I needed his help on the day after Thanksgiving to be on a video conference for a Ph.D. committee in France. Mark came in to work specially to help me and he worked closely with the tech folks in France to make sure I was able to participate. Mark was so patient and helpful.

I'm so sorry for your tragic loss.

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