Dean T Bennett

Dean T Bennett

BRIGHAM CITY - Dean T Bennett, 80 passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 with his loving family by his side.
Dean was born on March 10, 1935 in Preston, Idaho a son of Ila Mae Talbot and Carl Lurlene Bennett.
He served in the Army National Guard Reserves.
Dean married Aleda Gayle Burton on June 30, 1960 in the Logan LDS Temple. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served faithfully in various callings. Dean and his wife Gayle enjoyed serving in the Ogden Temple together.
Dean attended BYU, graduated from Utah State with his Bachelors and the University of Utah with his Masters Degree. He was a Biology Teacher for 33 years and retired from Box Elder High School, where he loved the students he taught.
Dean enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, gardening, and keeping his yard immaculate.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Gayle Bennett, children: Gaedene (Scott) Jensen, American Fork; Rodney (Kimberly) Bennett, Honeyville; Randall (DeeAnne) Bennett, Roosevelt; Clair (Shannon) Bennett, Spanish Fork; Casey (Katie) Bennett, Brigham City; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also siblings: Wayne-deceased (Dixie) Bennett, Ellen (William) Dennis, Lenna (Curtis) Nelson, Lyle (Bonnie-deceased) Bennett, Clyde Bennett and Letha Bennett.
Preceded in death by his parents and brother Wayne.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. the Forest Hills Ward Chapel 25 N. 300 E., Brigham City, UT.
Friends may call Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Wednesday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Special thanks to family, friends, hospital and rehab staff who have shown so much love and kindness during this difficult time.