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Travis Shane Bell was born in Centralia, Washington, on Feb. 22, 1979, to Gwendolyn Faye Bell. He was the youngest of five children and is survived by his sisters, Karla (Bobby) Jackson, Tammy (Mike) McCroskey and Kristy Bell (Mick Rowland); and his brother, Shawn Bell.
Travis was a proud father to three sons, Dylan Hearne, Conrad Bell and Asher Bell. He was also a proud grandfather to Mason Hearne and Nolan Hearne. His boys were the most important part of his life. He loved watching them compete in sports, spending time with them at the skate park, riding dirt bikes and sharing in the things they loved. If his sons were involved, Travis wanted to be there. Family meant everything to him.
He was a proud uncle to Fallon (Roger) Tobin, Tyler (Shelby) McNurlin, Megan (Wade) Phillips and Nicholas Rowland; and a great-uncle to Tanner Tobin, Taylor Tobin, Tinsley Tobin, Tylie Tobin, Blake Reid, Maci Reid, Jordy McNurlin, Quinn Phillips and Chase Phillips.
He loved his family fiercely and was always the one you could count on when you needed help. Travis was protective, loyal and the kind of man who would show up without being asked.
A skilled carpenter and talented craftsman, Travis took tremendous pride in his work. He believed in doing things the right way and leaving behind something built to last. His coworkers and boss became more than people he worked alongside — they became family. The respect he earned was a reflection of the man he was: hardworking, dependable and genuine.
Travis lived life on his own terms. He loved motorcycles, dirt bikes, the outdoors and anything that gave him a sense of freedom and adventure. He had a stubborn streak, a sharp sense of humor and a personality that was impossible to ignore. He was the guy who could make people laugh, tell it to you straight and stand up for the people he cared about.
More than anything, Travis will be remembered for the way he loved his family, the example he set through hard work, and the countless memories he created with the people he cared about most. His impact will continue to live on through his sons, grandsons, family and friends who were fortunate enough to know him.
A celebration of life will be held at 5 p.m. July 17, 2026, at the Jester Auto Museum.
In lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe has been established for Travis's three boys to help with unexpected expenses.
