BELL, David John “Dinga”
Born October 12, 1961. Passed away April 18, 2024.
On April 18, 2024 passed away as result of an accident.
Loved father of Erin, Rachel (dec), Ryan and Sean.
Proud Grandfather of Claire.
Son of Shirley and Bill (both dec).
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Colin (dec), Robyn and Stephen Mitchell, and Neil.
Aged 62 years
*****
Adored brother of Robyn.
Friend of Mitch.
Loved uncle of Lucie and Joe, Molly and Danyo, Grace and Jordan, Hannah and Trevor .
Great uncle of Eleanor.
Rest easy big little bro,
Fly high little man
*****
Family and friends of DAVID are invited to attend a Service at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on TUESDAY (30th April) commencing at 2.00pm.
The cortège will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Warrnambool Cemetery.
Please click on this link for access to the stream of David's funeral service.
Funeral notice
Service
Tuesday April 30, 2024, 2:00pm
Tributes
Leave a tributeCondolences to David (Dinga's) family.
I fondly remember time in the hangar learning the role & responsibilities of a LAME,
Working on the Ultralite (circa 1992-1994),
Your attempts to make me fall off the back of the motorbike,
Learning to fly with your Dad (& Geoff, may they both RIP),
and the Cobden and Warrnambool AC competitions.
You will be sadly missed, and never forgotten.
Rest peacefully my friend, until we meet again.May 20, 2024 3:35 pm
Our sympathy to all David’s family and friends.
Thanks for all the conversations while the milk was pumping out.
Fly High DavidMay 04, 2024 10:35 am
To dear Robyn, Mitch, Neil and families
I am so sorry this has happened to David - such a shock. I will always have many fond memories of Wangoom during my younger years. My thoughts and condolences are with you all at this sad time.April 30, 2024 3:38 pm
Dave; it was always a pleasure to spending time with him at Camperdown along with many of the other flyers.He would always lighten up the move + get up to mischievous acts. Things won't be the same without him around anymore.
Sending much love + condolences to his family members. Praying that his soul is now at rest with God. 🙏 Tom
April 30, 2024 3:13 pm
Sending love and big hugs to Ryan, Maddy, Claire & Family. Beautiful service, Dinga would be proud! So sorry for your loss xxx
April 30, 2024 2:52 pm
Taken too early. You will be missed by all who knew you. Thanks for the memories mate.
April 30, 2024 1:31 pm
Sending much love and strength to you Ryan, Maddy, Claire and family on the passing of your dear dad and Grandad. Be kind to yourselves and treasure those great memories.
Love from Anita, Darren and family xxxApril 30, 2024 10:12 am
Ryan, Maddy & Claire. Sending our love on the tragic loss of your dear dad & GOGD. It was always great to catch up with David & have a chat on the couch. It was lovely see how proud he was to be Claire's Grumpy Old Grandad. He was so happy for you & very proud of you. Sending deepest sympathies to Erin, Sean, Tyrone, Robyn & family. Greatly missed. Jenelle and Graeme
April 29, 2024 9:02 pm
Thinking of David’s family and friends at this traumatic time. Sincere condolences to Robyn, Mitch and the girls.
April 29, 2024 5:59 pm
Thanks for the laughs Dave.
I always looked forward to catching up at the flying and your Morning post.
Thoughts are with your family and loved ones.April 29, 2024 6:26 am
We always enjoyed a catch up down the beach, us with our dogs and you on your bike. Usually a few good belly laughs and we were on our way. Rest in peace David, taken far too soon.
Trish and RodneyApril 28, 2024 12:04 pm
Sincere Condolences to David's family.
David was a one of our favourites. He always made time for a chat when he was in the Bakery.
We'll miss his smiling face.
Management & Staff of Reeves BakeryApril 27, 2024 4:39 pm
My time at Starwood Air was great because of people like you David. Your online posts kept me up to date. Sadly, these days are over and it is now time to fly high.
April 27, 2024 11:00 am
I have many fond memories of Dinga when he was the drummer in our band "the low flyers". (1981) Great drummer and a nice bloke. My condolences to his family. May he Rest In Peace.
Regards
Ian WatsonApril 25, 2024 8:56 pm
I have many fond memories of Dinga when he was the drummer in our band "the low flyers". (1981) Great drummer and a nice bloke. My condolences to his family. May he Rest In Peace.
Regards
Ian WatsonApril 25, 2024 8:51 pm
David was an amazing nephew, amazing family, saddened to hear of his passing.
Condolences to all family.
Judy & Bruce FentonApril 25, 2024 4:37 pm
David was a cousin I deeply admired, I am very saddened to hear of his passing.
The world cannot afford to lose quality people like David. Rest in peace mate!
With a heavy heart, sincere condolences to all family.
Peter, Karyn, Shannon, Jennifer & David Fenton - Perth WAApril 25, 2024 4:25 pm
Fly hight Belly, Going to miss your Sunrise Photos. Oo-La-La mate (from Joe )
April 25, 2024 4:06 pm
My deepest condolences to Robyn, Neil and David's family.
I'll miss your "Morning" posts and funny memes. Fly high, David.Petra and Greg Matthews.
April 25, 2024 2:38 pm
RIP David.
God bless you.
April 24, 2024 9:07 pm
We love you Mate 🩷 you will be so missed! Fond memories of the camping trips to Yambuk over Easter weekend in the big blue bus! A great mate to Newmo over the years! Loved catching you at the beach of a morning for a chat. We'll forever miss your cheeky,quick witted,caring nature. Fly high mate and give them hell up there! ✈️ RIP Legend ❤️
April 24, 2024 7:42 pm
Gonna miss you David Camperdown won't be the same without you.
R.I.P MateApril 24, 2024 6:27 pm
Bugger me Dinga, we were talking the other week and now you're gone... another good bloke gone too early...miss ya mate...
April 24, 2024 3:25 pm
I have no words mate , we were only laughing and enjoying a beer of five at jerilderie only weeks before listening to our favourite music that changed our lives, will miss you cheeky wit whenever we got to catch up a a flying event or a phone call to say hi mate. Cherish the short times we had mate. Fly high my friend😢
April 24, 2024 1:43 pm
Such shocking news of your passing cuz. I will always think fondly of our trips ,east, to be with you all for summer holidays and more recently our messages and funny memes. Heartfelt condolences to David’s kids, Neil and Robyn and family xxx
April 24, 2024 12:24 pm
Still struggling to come to terms with not having you around any more.
A great friend who shared a love of music and aviation. Dave & I became close over the past few years over loooong phone conversations and travelling in convoy to RC events. We camped side by side and shared many stories. We had so many RC based travel and build projects planned.
Our 'Us Lot' group will being doing our best to keep your memory alive in the modelling community.
I hope heaven has some incredible slope sites for ya!
Love you Brother.April 23, 2024 9:23 pm
Robyn, Neil & families
Saddened to hear David’s passing.
Reminiscing with great memories of Wangoom tennis days all so long ago.
Sympathies from Chris Melican & the Melican familyApril 23, 2024 4:31 pm
From our first Aero Club fly in back in the 60’s with DON and DLE to working at the CRB in the 80’s.
Lots of tyre smokin, pies n cokes and all-nighters at the Bay.
Learning how to fly with your Dad, and learning how not to fly with you.
“How low can an Aztec go?”
I’ll miss the milk tanker horn blasts, but I won’t forget the good times we had. ScumminsApril 23, 2024 3:11 pm
Going to miss the happy hatch day chats - I'll always remember our messages on our shared birthday about flying and model aircraft. Keep flying way up high & Soar above us Dinga. You will be sadly missed. Condolences to your family and many friends x
April 23, 2024 1:16 pm
Sending my love to Robyn and all the family. I have fond memories of David during the time we all had at Staywood Air.
He will be greatly missed.April 23, 2024 6:51 am
You will be sadly missed DINGA, from the great times we had at Staywood Air and the aero club to the many visits and catch ups on the Murray river. I will miss our many frequent conversations fly high little fella for ever. My most sincere condolences to the entire family I feel privileged to have had David as one of my closest friends
April 22, 2024 8:34 pm
Dinga, you were a great mate. I’m devastated. We used to share a truck called Boris, great memories of laughing and practical jokes.
The laughs will never be forgotten.
I’ll miss the Thursday night calls.
Rest in peace mate
AJ PorterApril 22, 2024 6:21 pm
Dinga, you were a great mate. I’m devastated. We used to share a truck called Barney, great memories of laughing and practical jokes.
The laughs will never be forgotten.
I’ll miss the Thursday night calls.
Rest in peace mate
AJ PorterApril 22, 2024 6:01 pm
I can't believe it Dinga! I had almost talked you into playing gigs again..... Beat those drums. Rest in peace mate.
April 22, 2024 1:14 pm
You will greatly missed Dinga. The wonderfully long chats covering everything from music to model airplanes and family, your social media posts that made me smile but most of all I’ll just miss knowing that I can randomly bump into you and resume our convo. My heartfelt condolence’s to Dinga’s family.
April 22, 2024 11:16 am
All round good guy always on for a chat , loved his music. Snorky
April 22, 2024 9:27 am
Little fella with the biggest heart, Going to miss you mate and all the STD calls,
April 21, 2024 8:38 pm
Love and condolences to Erin and Tyrone, Ryan, Maddie and baby Claire and Sean on the tragic loss of your dad David.
Taken too soon.Bruce, Debbie, Ben and Kirsty, Kristen and Calvin.
April 21, 2024 6:47 pm
To my great friend we will miss you until we meet again fly high mate
April 21, 2024 12:08 pm
The time we had at the aero club and at Staywood air were very special days for many.
Set your autopilot for the big airport in the sky little buddyApril 21, 2024 9:29 am
A good friend, greatly missed
April 20, 2024 6:13 pm
A great mate and family friend
Will be sadly missed taken away to soon
Your life was just becoming complete
You were so proud of your kids and so very happy to have a new grandchild to spoil GOGD
We will miss seeing that bike coming up the driveway knowing a great conversation was about to begin
Fly high little buddy
Geoff Leanne and the Royce familyApril 20, 2024 9:38 am