Thad Ezra Bell, 57, of Idaho Falls, died Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

Thad was born on July 5, 1960, in Rexburg, Idaho to Irene Claire and Vilas Cur Bell. He grew up in the Tetonia, Idaho area and graduated from Driggs High School in 1978.

On February 21, 1990, he married his sweetheart, Teresa Williams in Blackfoot, Idaho. To this union were two boys: Jake and Adam.

Thad worked for Kraft Cheese plant in Blackfoot, Idaho and Jacobsen Construction. Until 2010, he worked for Sartori cheese. He lived in Blackfoot until 2013, when he moved to Idaho Falls.

He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors: hunting, fishing, camping, boating, or just spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife: Teresa Bell of Idaho Falls; his sons: Jake Bell of Blackfoot, Idaho and Adam Bell of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vilas Bell; his mother, Irene Claire Bell; and his brother, Murland Bell.

A celebration of life will be from 1-4:00 p.m., July 21, 2018, at The Waterfront at Snake River Landing, 1220 Event Center Drive.  Arrangements were under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.