A very sad news ... Eddie Bell has died.

Areometer · 03-01-2006, 06:25 PM

I am deeply sorry & sad to break the following news to you:

Many of your do remember Eddie Bell of Metro Toyota, right? He used to post here a lot and had organized a few group-buys for Prius Body Side Mouldings & other goodies. Here's his death notice:

>> Edward C. Bell III Death Notice

Eddie was still one of the most friendly, responsive & professional vendors whom I have ever dealt with.

May his soul rest in Heaven.

Edward (of Sigma Automotive)

**Tideland Prius** · 03-01-2006, 06:37 PM

wow he's young. 39? oye. RIP

aaf709 · 03-01-2006, 06:59 PM

That's very sad.

I've referred a lot of people to his instructions on XM radio installation.

**Danny** · 03-01-2006, 07:46 PM

That is extremely sad news. Eddie was a great asset to PriusChat and will be missed.

Jack Kelly · 03-01-2006, 10:00 PM

I just received today, via UPS, a set of mud flaps. The top line of the return address on the label is: Eddie Bell.

I bought lots of stuff from Eddie starting with my first Prius in '01. He came to my attention by being mentioned in the first Yahoo Prius group. Always helpful, almost always cheerful.

It may not be an exaggeration to say that Eddie was one of the best-known (nationally) dealer parts managers ever, if not THE best-known. At least no one could have been better LIKED than Eddie.

May the wind be always at your back, Eddie.

Godiva · 03-01-2006, 10:33 PM

How very sad.

I wasn't in on the group buys for the molding but I did correspond with Eddie personally about the body moldings and purchased a few other items from Metro.

He was always friendly and helpful and went the extra mile.

DaveinOlyWA · 03-01-2006, 10:40 PM

wow that is a bummer. what did he die of? accident, illness... 5 children... that is sad.

hdrygas · 03-01-2006, 11:14 PM

39 years old. That is something that makes anyone, everyone feel old and venerable. May he rest in peace. I am so very sorry.

galaxee · 03-01-2006, 11:56 PM

i hope he's in a better place.

tochatihu · 03-02-2006, 12:15 PM

Eddie Bell was kind and helpful to many in the Prius community, myself among them. Hope his family is doing OK.

03-01-2006, 07:46 PM	#4
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 4,581 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 26 Times in 8 Posts TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 25	That is extremely sad news. Eddie was a great asset to PriusChat and will be missed. __________________ PriusChat Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $990 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875 : HeatShield SunShades : BT Tech Stiffening Plate : All other Prius Accessories

03-01-2006, 10:00 PM	#5
Jack Kelly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,434 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I just received today, via UPS, a set of mud flaps. The top line of the return address on the label is: Eddie Bell. I bought lots of stuff from Eddie starting with my first Prius in '01. He came to my attention by being mentioned in the first Yahoo Prius group. Always helpful, almost always cheerful. It may not be an exaggeration to say that Eddie was one of the best-known (nationally) dealer parts managers ever, if not THE best-known. At least no one could have been better LIKED than Eddie. May the wind be always at your back, Eddie. __________________ As the umpire, how do you see balls and strikes? a) I call 'em the way I see 'em b) I call 'em what they are c) they are what I call 'em

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03-01-2006, 06:25 PM	#1
Areometer Silver Business Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 562 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I am deeply sorry & sad to break the following news to you: Many of your do remember Eddie Bell of Metro Toyota, right? He used to post here a lot and had organized a few group-buys for Prius Body Side Mouldings & other goodies. Here's his death notice: >> Edward C. Bell III Death Notice Eddie was still one of the most friendly, responsive & professional vendors whom I have ever dealt with. May his soul rest in Heaven. Edward (of Sigma Automotive)

03-01-2006, 06:37 PM	#2
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,888 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	wow he's young. 39? oye. RIP

03-01-2006, 06:59 PM	#3
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,838 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	That's very sad. I've referred a lot of people to his instructions on XM radio installation.

03-01-2006, 10:33 PM	#6
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 10,001 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 3 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	How very sad. I wasn't in on the group buys for the molding but I did correspond with Eddie personally about the body moldings and purchased a few other items from Metro. He was always friendly and helpful and went the extra mile.

03-01-2006, 10:40 PM	#7
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,633 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	wow that is a bummer. what did he die of? accident, illness... 5 children... that is sad.

03-01-2006, 11:14 PM	#8
hdrygas Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Olympia Wa Posts: 3,650 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	39 years old. That is something that makes anyone, everyone feel old and venerable. May he rest in peace. I am so very sorry.

03-01-2006, 11:56 PM	#9
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,065 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	i hope he's in a better place.

03-02-2006, 12:15 PM	#10
tochatihu Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kunming Yunnan China Posts: 1,813 My Car: 2001 Prius Package: Pioneer #1 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 7	Eddie Bell was kind and helpful to many in the Prius community, myself among them. Hope his family is doing OK.