John Bell Obituary
The passing of John Bell of West Lafayette, Indiana occurred on July 9, 2026. John, born on October 8, 1935, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, L. Clifton Bell and Helen Edna Bell (Bogert); his sister Marian L. Doller; his brother-in-law Richard G. Pridemore; and his great grandchild Logan Curtis Vanderkleed.
He is survived by: his daughters, Lori Ann Vanderkleed (Curtis, Jr.) of Romney, IN, Karen Rene Snyder (David) of Carrollton, GA, Denise Rae Montoya (Theodore) of Vallejo, CA and Susan Marie Bylsma (John) of Westfield, IN; his grandchildren, Heather Vanderkleed, Drew Vanderkleed (Lisa), Dawn Davis (Joshua), Nicholas Snyder, Stacey Wylie (Dylan), Shawn Snyder, Blake Bylsma (Brittany), Katie Walton (Adam), Samantha Montoya, Mandi Sebastian (Anthony) and Karlie Montoya; his great grandchildren, Penelope Ann, Coen Hilton, Cora, Chance Snyder, Hadassah, Savannah, Solomon Davis, Kendra, Connor Vanderkleed, Jaxson, Bryce Walton, Graham Bylsma, Brody Taylor, Kai Montoya, Ayden, Sawyer, Levi, Norah Sebastian, Reagan, Deacon, Sutton, Wylie and Zara Montoya; his great great grandchild Owen Curtis Graham; and his siblings-in-law, Kenneth L. Doller and Jane Williams.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Sunrise Christian Reformed Church or Lafayette Christian School.
