"Lisa and Kelly...I was so heartbroken for you when I opened the paper this morning. It?s been many years since I have seen you all. I remember Lisa and I taking your Jacob and my Adam to Chuck E Cheese. They could play and we had some adult conversation. What a happy little boy Jacob was. Our prayers are with your family at this time. "
In loving memory of
Jacob Allan Bell
December 14, 1993 - October 11, 2019
Jacob Allan Bell, 25, of West Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Valley Church, 4343 Fuller Road, in West Des Moines, Iowa. A celebration of Jacob's life will be held at Valley Church at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Jacob was born in Des Moines, Iowa on December 14, 1993 to Kelly and Lisa (Baird) Bell. He grew up in Winterset and West Des Moines. Jacob attended Valley High School where he lettered all four years on the wrestling team. He also ran track and played football with the 2011 State Champion football team. Jacob graduated from Valley High School with the class of 2011. After high school, Jacob attended DMACC and then Iowa State University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in business management and a minor in psychology. Jacob was a true entrepreneur and had started his own landscaping business. He also loved investing in real estate and investing in Bitcoin and penny stocks. His dream was to build a real estate empire. He was a member of the Real Estate Investors Association. Jacob loved spending time with his family, his dog Cocoa, deer hunting, fishing, attending music festivals with friends, and mushroom hunting.
Those left to cherish his loving memory are his parents Kelly and Lisa Bell of West Des Moines; brother Trevor Bell of Ames; grandpas Dale Lucas and Don Terrell of Des Moines; aunts and uncles Kim (Dennis) Baird-Duncan, Brenda Baird, Michelle (Chad) Vitiritto, Toni and Wendy Bell, Cary (Jena) Bell, Quinn (Amy) Nelson, and Desiree (Dennis) Perrin; many cousins; and many close friends.
Jacob was preceded in death by his grandmothers Jary Lea Lucas, and Marla Terrell.
Memorial contributions in Jacob's memory may be made to his brother Trevor Bell.
Jacob had a beautiful heart and smile and will be greatly missed by all.
Celebrate Life Iowa in West Des Moines has been entrusted with the care of Jacob and his family.
Tributes
"Kelly and Lisa, I can't imagine the pain you must be suffering. I'm thinking of you and praying for you during that you find peace during this difficult time. Jenn Van Houten"
"Kelly and family, I am deeply saddened to hear this news. What a tragedy to lose your son. May peace be with your during this trying time; you are in my prayers. Sending love, Meg Fandel "
"As a mother that has lost a child last year I know the awful grief your feeling Words Cannot describe it I hope you can find some happy memories that will help you through this Thinking of you all may God carry you Cheryl b Lucas"
"Our hearts are broken but what?s on my mind....so many amazing memories. Jacob you showed up as a quiet kid that stole my babies heart. Then you became an employee. First during high school then all through college. (Even after Ally tried firing you 10 times or so) I?d get the call, am I really fired?! The answer was always the same. No, Jacob, Ally cannot fire you. You went on to manage properties and then two years ago. We sat down to talk about you starting your own business. Like your Mom, my heart was also full of pride. You had the entrepreneurial spirit and you were on your way! Your parents raised a hard working, fun loving man. Jacob you stole the hearts of our entire family. We will love you always! Let that beautiful smile shine down from heaven above and save a dance for me ???"