Golden Robert Bennett
Golden Robert Bennett, 82, passed quietly in the early morning hours on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at River Ridge (Sunbridge) Alzheimer's Unit in Twin Falls.
Golden was born June 11, 1927, to Robert and Verda (Norton)Bennett (U.S. citizens)in Magrath, Alberta, Canada. The family moved to Idaho when Golden was very young. He attended school in Boise and graduated high school in Burley. He joined the Army after graduation and served in post World War II Germany. He returned to Idaho to start college at the University of Idaho.
He married his high school sweetheart, Elaine June Chaney on May 28, 1947. He completed his education and graduated with his law degree in 1952.
Golden enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he and Elaine had many adventures starting in California. They then moved to Michigan, where they proudly adopted their first son, Mark, in 1962. After a while, they were relocated to Anchorage, Alaska, where they experienced the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964. Golden was then stationed at McChord Air Force Base, where they were blessed with the adoption of their second son, Steve, on Christmas of 1965.
Golden retired from the Air Force as lieutenant colonel in 1968. Golden, Elaine and their two sons moved to Twin Falls, where he practiced law for 30 years.
He is survived by his loving sister, Marcia Chamlee, and nephew, Brian (LeAnne) Chamleeof Chino, Calif.; son, Mark (Jean) Bennett of Twin Falls; granddaughter, Kristina (Devin) Loder; and great-granddaughter, Dara of Gooding, Idaho; and son, Steve Bennett; granddaughter, Elaina Bennett; and grandson, Casey Bennett, all of Boise, Idaho.
Golden is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elaine; brother-in-law, Floyd Chamlee; and niece, Linda (Chamlee) Black.
The family would like to acknowledge the loving care given by the dedicated nurses and aides at River Ridge Care Center.
A casual gathering to celebrate Golden's life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at White Mortuary "Chapel by the Park."
Times-News, The (Twin Falls, ID) - Sunday, January 31, 2010
Golden Robert Bennett, 82, passed quietly in the early morning hours on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at River Ridge (Sunbridge) Alzheimer's Unit in Twin Falls.
Golden was born June 11, 1927, to Robert and Verda (Norton)Bennett (U.S. citizens)in Magrath, Alberta, Canada. The family moved to Idaho when Golden was very young. He attended school in Boise and graduated high school in Burley. He joined the Army after graduation and served in post World War II Germany. He returned to Idaho to start college at the University of Idaho.
He married his high school sweetheart, Elaine June Chaney on May 28, 1947. He completed his education and graduated with his law degree in 1952.
Golden enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he and Elaine had many adventures starting in California. They then moved to Michigan, where they proudly adopted their first son, Mark, in 1962. After a while, they were relocated to Anchorage, Alaska, where they experienced the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964. Golden was then stationed at McChord Air Force Base, where they were blessed with the adoption of their second son, Steve, on Christmas of 1965.
Golden retired from the Air Force as lieutenant colonel in 1968. Golden, Elaine and their two sons moved to Twin Falls, where he practiced law for 30 years.
He is survived by his loving sister, Marcia Chamlee, and nephew, Brian (LeAnne) Chamleeof Chino, Calif.; son, Mark (Jean) Bennett of Twin Falls; granddaughter, Kristina (Devin) Loder; and great-granddaughter, Dara of Gooding, Idaho; and son, Steve Bennett; granddaughter, Elaina Bennett; and grandson, Casey Bennett, all of Boise, Idaho.
Golden is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elaine; brother-in-law, Floyd Chamlee; and niece, Linda (Chamlee) Black.
The family would like to acknowledge the loving care given by the dedicated nurses and aides at River Ridge Care Center.
A casual gathering to celebrate Golden's life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at White Mortuary "Chapel by the Park."
Times-News, The (Twin Falls, ID) - Sunday, January 31, 2010
Golden Robert Bennett
Golden Robert Bennett, 82, passed quietly in the early morning hours on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at River Ridge (Sunbridge) Alzheimer's Unit in Twin Falls.
Golden was born June 11, 1927, to Robert and Verda (Norton)Bennett (U.S. citizens)in Magrath, Alberta, Canada. The family moved to Idaho when Golden was very young. He attended school in Boise and graduated high school in Burley. He joined the Army after graduation and served in post World War II Germany. He returned to Idaho to start college at the University of Idaho.
He married his high school sweetheart, Elaine June Chaney on May 28, 1947. He completed his education and graduated with his law degree in 1952.
Golden enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he and Elaine had many adventures starting in California. They then moved to Michigan, where they proudly adopted their first son, Mark, in 1962. After a while, they were relocated to Anchorage, Alaska, where they experienced the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964. Golden was then stationed at McChord Air Force Base, where they were blessed with the adoption of their second son, Steve, on Christmas of 1965.
Golden retired from the Air Force as lieutenant colonel in 1968. Golden, Elaine and their two sons moved to Twin Falls, where he practiced law for 30 years.
He is survived by his loving sister, Marcia Chamlee, and nephew, Brian (LeAnne) Chamleeof Chino, Calif.; son, Mark (Jean) Bennett of Twin Falls; granddaughter, Kristina (Devin) Loder; and great-granddaughter, Dara of Gooding, Idaho; and son, Steve Bennett; granddaughter, Elaina Bennett; and grandson, Casey Bennett, all of Boise, Idaho.
Golden is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elaine; brother-in-law, Floyd Chamlee; and niece, Linda (Chamlee) Black.
The family would like to acknowledge the loving care given by the dedicated nurses and aides at River Ridge Care Center.
A casual gathering to celebrate Golden's life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at White Mortuary "Chapel by the Park."
Times-News, The (Twin Falls, ID) - Sunday, January 31, 2010
Golden Robert Bennett, 82, passed quietly in the early morning hours on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at River Ridge (Sunbridge) Alzheimer's Unit in Twin Falls.
Golden was born June 11, 1927, to Robert and Verda (Norton)Bennett (U.S. citizens)in Magrath, Alberta, Canada. The family moved to Idaho when Golden was very young. He attended school in Boise and graduated high school in Burley. He joined the Army after graduation and served in post World War II Germany. He returned to Idaho to start college at the University of Idaho.
He married his high school sweetheart, Elaine June Chaney on May 28, 1947. He completed his education and graduated with his law degree in 1952.
Golden enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he and Elaine had many adventures starting in California. They then moved to Michigan, where they proudly adopted their first son, Mark, in 1962. After a while, they were relocated to Anchorage, Alaska, where they experienced the Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964. Golden was then stationed at McChord Air Force Base, where they were blessed with the adoption of their second son, Steve, on Christmas of 1965.
Golden retired from the Air Force as lieutenant colonel in 1968. Golden, Elaine and their two sons moved to Twin Falls, where he practiced law for 30 years.
He is survived by his loving sister, Marcia Chamlee, and nephew, Brian (LeAnne) Chamleeof Chino, Calif.; son, Mark (Jean) Bennett of Twin Falls; granddaughter, Kristina (Devin) Loder; and great-granddaughter, Dara of Gooding, Idaho; and son, Steve Bennett; granddaughter, Elaina Bennett; and grandson, Casey Bennett, all of Boise, Idaho.
Golden is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elaine; brother-in-law, Floyd Chamlee; and niece, Linda (Chamlee) Black.
The family would like to acknowledge the loving care given by the dedicated nurses and aides at River Ridge Care Center.
A casual gathering to celebrate Golden's life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at White Mortuary "Chapel by the Park."
Times-News, The (Twin Falls, ID) - Sunday, January 31, 2010
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