Kenneth Michael Bello

Kenneth M. Bello passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, after a long illness.  Born on June 30, 1945 to Clair L. and Georgia W. Bello.  ‘KB’ graduated from Highland High School in Salt Lake City in 1963.  He was a superb and graceful skier and served many years on the Brighton Ski Patrol.  

“Little Kenny Bello” was four years old when while playing outside one spring morning he said, “Look mom, popcorn popping on the “Apricot Tree.”  These words were the inspiration for his mother, Georgia Bello, to compose the Primary song, ‘Popcorn Popping on the Apricot Tree,’ sung by millions for many years.
He studied Russian at the University of Utah while also serving in the Army National Guard.  He began his career in graphic design at the Daily Utah Chronicle and then at the Newspaper Agency Corporation (Tribune and Deseret News).  

He married Melody Johnson, later divorced, and greatly loved and was proud of his sons, Zachary and Michael Bello who survive him along with his siblings Lynn Bello, Dave Bello, and Joanne Foster.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Clair (Bud) and Georgia Bello and his older brother, Clair (Si) Bello.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at The Wentworth facility in East Millcreek for their professional and tender care and to KB’s sister Joanne, for her many years of care.  

A small gathering will be held at Russon Brother's Mortuary, 255 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, Utah on Tuesday December 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah. Online guestbook available at www.russonmortuary.com