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Frank Brack Bell Jr.

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Frank Brack Bell Jr.

Birth
Comstock, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
Death
22 Sep 2020 (aged 94)
Burial
Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA GPS-Latitude: 42.3345567, Longitude: -85.3232435
Plot
SECTION H GRAVE 509
Memorial ID
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Mr. Frank Brack Bell, Jr., Passed peacefully into heaven Tuesday morning, September 22, 2020. Frank was born October 31, 1925 in Comstock, MI the son of Frank, Sr. and Grace (VanderWall) Bell. He was a veteren serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Prior to his retirement he was employed with the Upjohn Company for over 36 years. Frank enjoyed playing softball well into his 60s. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling. On January 27, 1951 he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Patricia (Vorick) who preceded him in death on July 29, 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and brothers and sisters, Leonard Bell, Genevieve Bongers, William Bell, Margaret Stroh, and James Bell. He is survived by his children, Sandra (Craig) Haddock, Gregory Bell, Pamela (Mark) Sheffer; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and also his lifelong friend, Robert Snyder. Once while fishing, a friend shared with him the need to repent of his sins. He came to understand the payment and sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and he chose to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Private family graveside services will be held in Ft. Custer National Cemetery.
Mr. Frank Brack Bell, Jr., Passed peacefully into heaven Tuesday morning, September 22, 2020. Frank was born October 31, 1925 in Comstock, MI the son of Frank, Sr. and Grace (VanderWall) Bell. He was a veteren serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Prior to his retirement he was employed with the Upjohn Company for over 36 years. Frank enjoyed playing softball well into his 60s. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling. On January 27, 1951 he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Patricia (Vorick) who preceded him in death on July 29, 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and brothers and sisters, Leonard Bell, Genevieve Bongers, William Bell, Margaret Stroh, and James Bell. He is survived by his children, Sandra (Craig) Haddock, Gregory Bell, Pamela (Mark) Sheffer; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and also his lifelong friend, Robert Snyder. Once while fishing, a friend shared with him the need to repent of his sins. He came to understand the payment and sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and he chose to accept Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Private family graveside services will be held in Ft. Custer National Cemetery.

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  • Created by: Woolsox
  • Added: Sep 25, 2020
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216044120/frank_brack-bell: accessed ), memorial page for Frank Brack Bell Jr. (31 Oct 1925–22 Sep 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 216044120, citing Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Woolsox (contributor 47347718).