Carl Eugene Bell

Carl Eugene Bell, aged 75, passed away on July 31, 2024 in San Diego. He was born on October 8, 1938, in Los Angeles, to Ellen and Kenneth Bell. 

He was a proud resident of California throughout his entire life. He graduated from Alhambra High and attended Cal State Long Beach. He worked for the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources in Imperial County, finding ways to control weeds and invasive species in agricultural crops. He retired as the Regional Advisor for Invasive Plants in 2014. 

Carl was fun-loving, incredibly intelligent, a great cook, a nature lover, and he worked with passion. He was a snowboarder, surfer, and dancer. Carl enjoyed backpacking and car camping, and visited as many National Parks as possible. He did a sabbatical in Greece at the American farm school in Thessaloniki, where he fell in love with all things Greek. Later in life, Carl enjoyed traveling Europe, visiting botanical gardens all over the world. He became very interested in tai chi, kung fu, and meditation. 

He is survived by his wife Judy Bell, sons Nicholas and Gregory, grandson Ocean, and brothers Franklin and Richard. 

A green burial service will be held at the Eternal Meadow in the Santa Monica Woodlawn Cemetery, on Wednesday August 7th, 2024 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, Carl's family would appreciate a donation to TreePeople.