Jack Charles Bell

Jack was raised in Roy, UT and attended Bonneville and then Roy High School. He was part of the first graduating class at Roy High School in 1966. Jack received a football scholarship to Dixie College, which he attended for two years and then transferred to Weber State College where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.

He married Debbie Morrison in 1970, and they had two daughters who he adored. They were later divorced. He married Charlotte Fitzpatrick in 1980, and he gained two bonus sons and a bonus daughter.

Law enforcement and truck driving filled Jack’s career years. He worked for the Weber County Sheriff’s Office from 1971-1980, where he rose to the rank of sergeant quickly because of his ability to lead and keep a cool head in serious situations. When he left the Sheriff’s Department, he drove semi-trucks for Rich Grant and Ray Bethers Trucking companies. He joined Roy City Police Department in 1984 where he worked until he retired as Captain/Assistant Chief in 2009. During his years at the Weber County Sheriff’s Department, he was involved in the HiFi Shop Murder investigation, and he was lead detective in the Sheree Warren case while he was at Roy City.

Horses were at the top of Jack’s list of favorite things in life. He started breeding, training and racing quarter horses in the 70s, and he won many chariot races at Wasatch Slopes over several decades. He taught his daughters to care for and ride horses, and every grandchild rode along with him at some point.

Most people can connect any actor to Kevin Bacon in six steps or less, but they can connect themselves to Jack Bell in less than two because he knew EVERYONE. He would run into people he knew in other states and countries on a regular basis. And, of course, he met new friends wherever he went. He was a tremendous husband, father, and grandfather, never giving a second thought about spending time with and helping those he loved.

While he was caring and loving, his temper was legendary, and he was one of the most stubborn creatures on the planet. He loved a good debate and got a real kick out of an even better argument…and he was skilled at both. He graduated from anger management – twice – and mostly mellowed in his later years. Jack did give all the caregivers a run for their money in the hospital and care facility though.

According to Hunter S. Thompson, “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow! What a ride!'” Boy, oh boy, did Jack take that idea to heart! He lived life to the fullest, losing many digits and an eye along the way. Of course, none of that stopped him from being a first-rate police officer.

Jack is survived by his wife, Charlotte; daughters: Amber (Mike), Lisa (Stefan), and Jeni (Ed); son, Chis (Abdalla); mother, Carol; siblings Clark (Pam), and Marlon; 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Ernest; sisters Susan and Carolyn; son Jeffrey.

The family would like to express sincere gratitude to Applegate Hospice and Home Health Services for their kindness and care during Jack’s final days.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Roy (5865 S 1900 W). A funeral service will honor Jack on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Plain City 7th Ward (2952 N 4200 W), with a viewing that morning from 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Interment will take place at the Plain City Cemetery following the funeral.