Andrew Ryan Bell, 30, of Lafayette, Ind., died September 14, 2023 at Eskenazi Hospital, Indianapolis. Born October 19, 1992 to Rocky & Stella (Salinas) Bell. He married Lynley Eve Vanderark on December 30, 2017 and she survives.
Andrew was a 2011 graduate of Frankfort High School and had lived in Frankfort, an was currently building his forever home in Delphi. He was Team Leader at Subaru in the test bench on the A-line in the engine shop. Andrew was a member of the Connecting Point Church. He enjoyed playing pool, was gun enthusiast, an IU fan, loved working with this hands and tools and hanging with his family. Andrew never knew a stranger, would help anyone regardless of the situation, but most of all, his wife and sons meant the world to him.
Andrew is survived by his wife: Lynley Bell of Lafayette, sons: Parker Ryan Bell and Asher Glenn Bell of Lafayette, father: Rocky Bell of Frankfort, brothers: Mike (Lizz) Bell of Frankfort, Josh (Tia) Bell of Frankfort, Jeramy (Shaylee Ramirez) Bell of Frankfort, Ashyton Bell of Frankfort, sisters: Amanda (Richard) Wallsmith of Frankfort, Addyson Bell of Frankfort, Mother-in-law: Donna Vanderark, sisters-in-law: Chelsea (Blair) Todd and Ashby (Paul) Vandokkenburg, brother-in-law: Josh (Tanya) Vanderark, grandparents: Stanley & Carol Duckworth, Kevin & Jane Orchard, and Rudy & Emma Salinas. Several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Harper Marie Bell, mother, Stella Bell and father-in-law, Glenn Vanderark.
Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Monday, September 18, 2023 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral services will begin at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Alan Downing will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to the Bell family for the benefit of his children. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may leave a condolence.