James "Jim" Richard Bennett, 91, of Palm Desert, Calif., passed away on Monday, February 9, 2015, of congestive heart failure. He was born on December 14, 1923, to Joseph "Russell" and Irene Jenkins Bennett, their third child, in Carthage, Mo. Jim married Caroline Vines on July 3, 1948, and divorced in 1955. He was then married to Anne Kinnard from August 14, 1955, until her death in November of 2005. He then married Anne's sister, Dorothy from January 12, 2006 until her death on November 17, 2011. His partner at the time of his death was Frances Barta. Jim was drafted into the Army in February 1943 and was honorably discharged in May 1946 after serving our country in WWII. He saw combat duty in the European Theater of War from the beaches of France into Germany where his company was halted. He was proud of liberating an enemy camp of captives. He served in the 405th Infantry Regiment. After being discharged he was in the Army Reserves for four years and then the California National Guard, earning the rank of CWO 4, and retiring in 1965 after 20-plus years of service. Jim was employed by Chevron for 40 years as an accountant, ending his career as comptroller. He had a home business in TV and radio repair, and later in computer building and repair. He was a member of the Eagles, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Oasis Country Club men's golf and "Birthday Boys" golf. Jim is survived by his loving partner, Frances Barta of Indio, Calif.; his daughter, Vickie (John) Craven of Bremerton, Wash.; his step-daughters, Shirley (Dennis) Gifford of Susanville, Calif. and Paulette (Ray) Regner of Ala.; step-sons, Mike (Amanda) Land of El Cajon, Calif., and Tom (Cheryl) Land of Ind.; brother, William (Verna) Bennett of Weaverville, Calif.; and 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. The family suggests that donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project. Funeral mass will be at 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 69855 East Ramon Rd. Cathedral City, Calif., with interment to follow immediately after the mass. A memorial celebration of Jim's life will be held on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 12:00 pm at the Oasis Country Club in Palm Desert, with lunch. Forest Lawn Cathedral City is in charge of arrangements.