Louis Albert Bell

March 27, 2016

Louie A. Bell, 87, Resident of Palm City, Florida passed away Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. Born in Erie, PA, the baby of eight siblings, he was the last to pass away. Louie met his wife, Estelle Tarbes, and joined her and her family in the Outdoor Amusement Industry. Louie is survived by his two daughters, Heidi Bradley and Barbara Khoury, son-in-laws John Bradley and Michael Khoury and granddaughters, Danielle Bradley and Kristin Khoury. Louie started out with his in-laws Penny Arcade and Louie would continue his business with games and rides. Once even partnering in a cookhouse enterprise. In the early 60's Louie decided to try his hand at skydiving and Estelle was licensed to pack his parachutes. He was also an accomplished pilot. In the 60's Louie would perform his skydiving as free acts at the carnivals he was with. He also used to skydive at Cutler Ridge Mall in Miami as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny which delighted many children. Louie was also an avid hunter when he was younger and was an Army Veteran. After divorcing Estelle he partnered with a friend in Ft. Lauderdale and started a canvas company for the carnival industry. He met Suzanne Pastula, married and they moved to Stuart, FL and continued canvas production. After divorcing Suzanne he continued in the canvas industry mostly making flags. Louie always said he had a great life and had no regrets. He had a great work ethic and didn't even retire until he was 85. Unfortunately a year after retiring he was diagnosed with bone cancer and spent a year battling that disease until his demise. A church service will be held for Louie within a month in Pinecrest, Florida. We will post that when arrangements have been made. And a picture slide show to follow as well.