OBITUARY - "Deseret News"
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Fred Ashby Bennett was born Sept. 7, 1919 in Holden, Utah. He died at his home on Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the age of 84.
Fred was a life-long resident of Holden. During his career as an insulator Fred traveled to several locations in Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming for work, but Holden was always home. In addition to his work as an insulator, Fred farmed for many years in partnership with his brother, Carl Bennett.
Fred was the last surviving of six children born to Edward and M. Estella Bennett. He married Delma Wood on April 13, 1945 in Salt Lake City. They were later sealed in the Manti temple. She preceded him in death on October 13, 1990 after 45 years of marriage.
He is survived by his three children: Larry Bennett (Lynda) of Athena, Oregon; Toni Erling (Mike) of Paul, Idaho and Ted Bennett (Karen) of Holden, Utah. He had 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Fred was a patriot and proud veteran, having served his country during World War II. He was drafted into the Army in 1941. He served in Port Angeles, Washington, patrolling the west coast following the invasion of Pearl Harbor. He then shipped out to Australia, followed by a transfer to New Guinea. He received the purple heart for being wounded in action, after being shot in the leg.
Fred was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a temple worker in the Manti temple and was a diligent home teacher.
He is preceded in death by his wife, son-in-law, Mike Erling and granddaughter, Stacy Bennett.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Holden LDS Ward Chapel. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church, prior to the funeral. Arrangements under the direction of Olpin Southern Utah Mortuary, Fillmore.
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Fred Ashby Bennett was born Sept. 7, 1919 in Holden, Utah. He died at his home on Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the age of 84.
Fred was a life-long resident of Holden. During his career as an insulator Fred traveled to several locations in Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming for work, but Holden was always home. In addition to his work as an insulator, Fred farmed for many years in partnership with his brother, Carl Bennett.
Fred was the last surviving of six children born to Edward and M. Estella Bennett. He married Delma Wood on April 13, 1945 in Salt Lake City. They were later sealed in the Manti temple. She preceded him in death on October 13, 1990 after 45 years of marriage.
He is survived by his three children: Larry Bennett (Lynda) of Athena, Oregon; Toni Erling (Mike) of Paul, Idaho and Ted Bennett (Karen) of Holden, Utah. He had 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Fred was a patriot and proud veteran, having served his country during World War II. He was drafted into the Army in 1941. He served in Port Angeles, Washington, patrolling the west coast following the invasion of Pearl Harbor. He then shipped out to Australia, followed by a transfer to New Guinea. He received the purple heart for being wounded in action, after being shot in the leg.
Fred was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a temple worker in the Manti temple and was a diligent home teacher.
He is preceded in death by his wife, son-in-law, Mike Erling and granddaughter, Stacy Bennett.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Holden LDS Ward Chapel. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church, prior to the funeral. Arrangements under the direction of Olpin Southern Utah Mortuary, Fillmore.
OBITUARY - "Deseret News"
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Fred Ashby Bennett was born Sept. 7, 1919 in Holden, Utah. He died at his home on Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the age of 84.
Fred was a life-long resident of Holden. During his career as an insulator Fred traveled to several locations in Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming for work, but Holden was always home. In addition to his work as an insulator, Fred farmed for many years in partnership with his brother, Carl Bennett.
Fred was the last surviving of six children born to Edward and M. Estella Bennett. He married Delma Wood on April 13, 1945 in Salt Lake City. They were later sealed in the Manti temple. She preceded him in death on October 13, 1990 after 45 years of marriage.
He is survived by his three children: Larry Bennett (Lynda) of Athena, Oregon; Toni Erling (Mike) of Paul, Idaho and Ted Bennett (Karen) of Holden, Utah. He had 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Fred was a patriot and proud veteran, having served his country during World War II. He was drafted into the Army in 1941. He served in Port Angeles, Washington, patrolling the west coast following the invasion of Pearl Harbor. He then shipped out to Australia, followed by a transfer to New Guinea. He received the purple heart for being wounded in action, after being shot in the leg.
Fred was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a temple worker in the Manti temple and was a diligent home teacher.
He is preceded in death by his wife, son-in-law, Mike Erling and granddaughter, Stacy Bennett.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Holden LDS Ward Chapel. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church, prior to the funeral. Arrangements under the direction of Olpin Southern Utah Mortuary, Fillmore.
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Fred Ashby Bennett was born Sept. 7, 1919 in Holden, Utah. He died at his home on Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the age of 84.
Fred was a life-long resident of Holden. During his career as an insulator Fred traveled to several locations in Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming for work, but Holden was always home. In addition to his work as an insulator, Fred farmed for many years in partnership with his brother, Carl Bennett.
Fred was the last surviving of six children born to Edward and M. Estella Bennett. He married Delma Wood on April 13, 1945 in Salt Lake City. They were later sealed in the Manti temple. She preceded him in death on October 13, 1990 after 45 years of marriage.
He is survived by his three children: Larry Bennett (Lynda) of Athena, Oregon; Toni Erling (Mike) of Paul, Idaho and Ted Bennett (Karen) of Holden, Utah. He had 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Fred was a patriot and proud veteran, having served his country during World War II. He was drafted into the Army in 1941. He served in Port Angeles, Washington, patrolling the west coast following the invasion of Pearl Harbor. He then shipped out to Australia, followed by a transfer to New Guinea. He received the purple heart for being wounded in action, after being shot in the leg.
Fred was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a temple worker in the Manti temple and was a diligent home teacher.
He is preceded in death by his wife, son-in-law, Mike Erling and granddaughter, Stacy Bennett.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Holden LDS Ward Chapel. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church, prior to the funeral. Arrangements under the direction of Olpin Southern Utah Mortuary, Fillmore.
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