Birth date: Jan 28, 1969 Death date: Mar 18, 2023
If only our eyes saw souls instead of bodies, How different our ideals of beauty would be. Lauren Jauregui Quote shared by Mark Mark Jay Bell passed from this life on March 18, 2023. He made a grand entrance into the world weigh Read Obituary
I was able to run over to Mark's moms viewing. It was my prep period and Mark was the only one there. We got to talk and cry together for a good 20 min before I had to go back. Mark shared all the great things he would miss about his mom. Every single thing he said- how loving, how caring she was...was Mark. He made Highschool so much fun. He always had us laughing and his smile was infectious. I love you Mark!
Mark was my companion in the Missionary Training Center. He was a kind soul and lived his family and spoke about them often.
Mark was my companion in the Missionary Training Center.
He was a very kind soul and loved his family dearly and spoke about them a lot.
Mark always has looked for and created beauty in people and in the world. He was my zone leader in the New York Rochester Mission in 1989, who had style; he was my roommate, who philosophized and laughed hysterically with me; he was the best man at my wedding, who ran to buy me a better shirt in the middle of the day, went to our new apartment and found Marcie's lost veil, and played the cello at the reception; and he is my dear brother forever.
One quintessential memory is the afternoon in 1993, when my then fiancé Marcie came to Mark’s and my apartment, because the three of us were going to go do something together. She had on white Keds shoes (no socks), white shorts, and a blue oversized sweater with a wide v-neck bordered in green--all very preppy. I was in the living room with her while Mark got ready. When he came out to go, he took a quick look at Marcie, and said he’d be just another minute. He went back into our room, and a few minutes later, popped out, striking a pose, and wearing EXACTLY the SAME outfit as Marcie. We all fell on the floor laughing. I’m pretty sure he changed before we all went out.
Mark literally changed my life and saved my mission. After struggling for the first 3 months of my mission, I was sent to serve with Mark in Amherst. After I contemplated going home, Mark showed me how fun, creative, and spiritual missionary life could be. We quickly became best friends. He was my best man at my wedding. We were able to stay in touch over the years, albeit with large gaps of time between visits. I had lost contact with Mark and often worried and wondered about him. I love Mark and know he is in a much better place now. I miss my friend!💝
Mark was everything that has already been said. He was an incredibly gifted musician, a gifted architect, a gifted designer. He was also a gifted friend and partner who always put others first. He was also one of the most spiritually gifted people I have ever met. Many of you know of and benefited from his spitual insights and loving guidance. I know Mark as GIFTED in every way. It is a yerrible loss that he will no longer be able to share his gifts with the world. But I know he is in a better place and I know he is watching down over us, continuing to guide us with his love. Gone too soon. I love you Mark. ❤️
Mark somehow made you feel better about life and yourself just by being around him. He brightened the world because he couldn’t help but love. That’s just who he is. Thank you for your light my friend. My love and tenderness to his family and those closest to him.
Mark is a true soul friend. He was with me as I took some of the biggest steps forward in my life.I have so many wonderful memories with him. There are too many special (and hilarious) memories to share in a public forum. One of my favorite memories with Mark, is getting scuba certified together and taking a trip with he and my husband to La Paz. Mark was up for anything. Any experience was brighter and more fun when Mark was there.
Mark, I will miss you terribly, but I'm comforted knowing that you are no longer suffering. I know that you are bringing joy to those around you on the other side. Love you forever.
Mark was a friendly, caring, loving man. He brightened up the people and places he was around. My heart is heavy knowing he has passed but happy for his rest. He was a giver, in this picture he is buying pjs for needy kids! Mark inspired many! Peace and love to all that know him!
Mark was one of my first friends. We grew up together and I have so many happy memories of him. I loved listening to him play the cello. I loved that he could make me laugh. My love and prayers are with the whole Bell family. ❤️
