Allan Bell

Allan Kottler Bell, 88 of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on March 17,2025. Allan was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 7, 1936, to parents Molly and Morris Bell. Allan graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BA in business and art. He had a successful career in business, especially enjoying his work in imports, which allowed him to travel to Asia multiple times over the years. After retiring and moving to Sun City Summerlin, he volunteered his time for several years helping others who were trying to start small businesses.

Allan married the love of his life, Rose Lee Bell, on June 8, 1958. He was a true family man and cherished the time he spent with his children and grandchildren over the years. He was so proud of their many accomplishments and in his last days continued to speak of the joy he had from their successes. Allan’s other passion was his art. He was a very talented and prolific artist and was always thrilled to give others one of his paintings. He also taught classes in watercolor painting at Sun City. In addition to his time painting and with his family, he filled his long retirement years with travel, golf, bridge, volunteering and friendships. He often said that moving to Las Vegas was one of the best decisions of his life.

Allan is predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Rose Lee Bell, of Las Vegas. He is survived by his three children, Maury Bell (Kate Keatley) of Chicago, IL, Richard Bell (Michele) of St. Louis, MO, and Randi Lampert (Robert) of Las Vegas, NV. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Jason Bell (Ashley Dalton) of Philadelphia, PA, Zachary Bell (Anushka Kartha) of Los Angeles, CA, Emily Bell of New York City, April and Marshall Bell of Chicago, IL, Aaron Lampert of Austin, TX and Eleazar Lampert of Cleveland, OH.

Services will be held graveside on Thursday morning at 10 am at Woodlawn Cemetery, 1500 North Las Vegas Boulevard. Condolence meal following the service and shiva will be at the home of Randi and Robert Lampert.

Memorial donations may be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, Jewish Family Services of Las Vegas or the charity of your choice.