Born in Boulder, Mr. Bennett served on the U.S. Navy
Minesweeper, USS Strength, during World War II. He attended
Colorado State University in Fort Collins.
He had been a Castle Rock resident since 1972.
Mr. Bennett retired from Skyline Telephone Answering Service in
1994.
He enjoyed fishing and playing golf. During his lifetime, he
scored four holes-in-one.
He was a member of the Optimist Club and was past president of
Mountain States Telephone Answering Service.
He is survived by his wife, LaVonne, of Castle Rock; daughter
Sheri of Las Vegas; sons Robert of Denver and Scott of Elizabeth;
grandchildren Emily, Annie and Joshua; and sister Barbara Peck of
Springfield, Mo.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Denver Rescue Mission,
3501 E. 46th Ave., Denver, CO 80216.
Bullock Mortuary of Englewood made arrangements.