BELL, Stewart Troy - b. November 4, 1966 - d. June 4, 2016

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Stewart "Troy" Bell passed away June 4, 2016 along with his wife, Ann, following an automobile accident west of Severy, Kansas.  Troy was born November 4, 1966 in Winfield, Kansas, the son of Joe and Marie (Firth) Bell. 

Troy graduated from West Elk High School in Howard, Kansas.  He was married to Ann Marie Woods on June 6, 2004.  The couple were both avid readers, they enjoyed discussing local politics, and they had delivered the Independence Daily Reporter until just recently.  Ann and Troy enjoyed spending time visiting with family and friends.  Troy liked to make bumper stickers, and his favorite was promoting the Independence newspaper.

Troy is survived by his brothers, Butch Bell of Moline, Kansas, Randy Bell and wife, Vicki of Hamilton, Alabama, and David Bell of Coffeyville, Kansas; his sister, Kim Imhof and husband, Dennis of Joplin, Missouri; several aunts and uncles; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Marie and a brother, Kevin Bell.

A graveside memorial service will be held for the couple on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Moline City Cemetery in Moline, Kansas.  The family suggests memorials to Starkey, Inc. which promotes independence in individuals with intellectual disabilities. Memorials my be left with or mailed to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 which is in charge of arrangements.  To share a memory or send condolences to the family, go to www.countrysidefh.com


(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)