Robert Gladstone Bell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert Gladstone Bell, passed away peacefully at 1:21pm on January 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and children. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 pm Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Westminster Gardens. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Gladstone Henry Bell, his mother, Rae Bell, and nephew, Callum Bell. He is survived by his wife, Susan Bell, children, Kirsty (Peter), Hamish (Heidi), Logan (Sarah), grandchildren, Ishtar (Moehau), Shakira (Eddie), Broch, Lochlan, Allison, and Anderson, and great grandchildren, Quinn and Isla, and his brother, Philip Bell. Robert was from a small town outside of Hastings in New Zealand. He was drafted into the New Zealand Army, and earned the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. After he completed his time served in the military, Robert got into politics, as City Councilman in the City of Hastings. He eventually became part of the New Zealand Parliament Think Tank. Robert was also an insurance salesman. He was one of the first insurance salesman to be part of the Million Dollar Roundtable in 3 different countries, New Zealand, Australia, and the USA. Robert’s favorite passion was his children. He spent the better part of 3 decades very active in scouting, both in New Zealand and the USA. Both sons, and one grandson, earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was also an active part in all the children’s sporting events. He was always present at any and all activities that involved his children. Robert truly loved helping and being a part of people excelling in life. Robert was very involved in his Scottish heritage. He played the bagpipes for 73 years. He shared his passion by teaching bagpipe lessons to countless pupils for nearly 30 years. Robert was a past President for Clan MacMillan Appalachian Branch for 27 years. He never missed a Grandfather Mountain Highland Games since arriving in the United States in 1980. Robert and Sue traveled all over the world, attending different Scottish functions. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Clan MacMillan International Centre via PO Box 1292, Kosciusko, MS 39090. The Bell family would like to extend a special thank you to John and Cyd, Paula and Joe, Nicky, Ray, Samarya, Debbie, Minda, and Amedisys Hospice Team. Forbis & Dick Guilford Chapel is serving the Bell family. Online condolences may be made to www.forbisanddick.com.

Robert Gladstone Bell

December 16, 1938 - January 21, 2021

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Robert Gladstone Bell

December 16, 1938 - January 21, 2021

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