Carl Delton Bennett

Carl Delton Bennett born April 22, 1932 entered into rest on July 11, 2012 in Brewster Washington following an extended illness. Carl was one of 8 children born to Charley and Bertha (Ruston) Bennett in Miller, South Dakota. He moved with the family to Wenatchee Valley in his early years. He attended school in Wenatchee and graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1950. Following high school, he worked as a cowboy and farm hand for a number of wheat and cattle ranches in North Central Washington after high school including the Norby, Hunt, and Dezellem ranches in Bridgeport. Until he hired on with the Douglas County PUD and worked out of the Bridgeport Office then transferring to East Wenatchee where he worked as an warehouseman/equipment operator until his retirement in June of 1994. He was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, local 191. He was an avid workworker making projects for his yard, his friends, or one of the many organizations he belonged to like the Wenatchee Eagles, American Legion, and the Moose Lodge. He made everything from sculptures and puzzles to wheelchair ramps. He was a good singer and throughout the 80's and 90's graced many a karoke night in Wenatchee Nightclubs. In addition he was a talented musician playing both the guitar and piano. He enjoyed bowling, golf, pool, and playing cards. He is survived by a sister, Mary Newberry (Hugh) of Cashmere; two sons Terry Bennett (Lorri) of Edmonds, Gary Bennett(Shannon) of Mukilteo; and two daughters Cherrie Cool (Rod) of Chelan, and Cindy Huey (Steve) of Brewster; 11 grand children, 8 Great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren; and his many friends in the Eagles, Legion, and Moose. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Visitation will be held from 10 AM to 6 PM Thursday, July 19, 2012 in the Telford's Chapel in East Wenatchee. A Celebration of Carl's Life will begin at 10:30 AM Friday, July 20, 2012 at Telford's Chapel of the Valley in East Wenatchee with a Committal Service to follow at Wenatchee City Cemetery in Wenatchee. A reception will then be held at the Eagles Lodge, Wenatchee, WA. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, WA

Carl Delton Bennett

April 22, 1932 - July 11, 2012