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William Benton Obituary
87, of Leisure World passed away on April, 9, 2011. Bill Benton was born on August 8, 1923 in Denver, Colorado and Died April 9, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. He grew up with three brothers and lived in the Los Angeles area until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1941. He served during WWII and the Korean War and retired with the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer in 1965.He lived with his family for many years in Chandler Heights, Arizona active in the business of raising and training Arabian horses. He was a past president of the Arizona Half Arabian Horse Association. He moved to Leisure World after the death of his wife, Neome. He was an active tennis player with the Leisure World Tennis Club for many years until health issues took him off the courts. He is survived by his sons, George and John and his three granddaughters Carla, Emilia and Brittany and his grandson Scott. He was preceded in death by his wife Neome and his son William. Arrangement will be handled by Valley of the Sun Mortuary Contributions can be made in his memory to Banner Hospice. 480 657 1168
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Nancy Marshall
April 22, 2011
Dear George, John and family, we will truly miss you dad, Bill, but know that he is now another angel in Heaven watching over your family and protecting you from harm. May memories of your dad, mom and brother Bill keep them close in your hearts. Take good care. Nancy
Bunny CLARK
April 22, 2011
Bunny thinks of all of you often. Still wear my Arabian sweatshirt and would love to make you brownies again. God Bless You Always and Forever. Love You..
George William CLARK
April 21, 2011
I will miss my brother "Wilo", who was always there for me. Growing up as the youngest of four brothers, I recall so many beautiful times that he and I shared together. I look forward to being with him again in the hereafter. Save me a good spot in "Heaven"s Orchestra", I'll bring my horn. ,.....Your kid brother who loves you, George W.
April 20, 2011
George, Johnny and family, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. Wish we could have seen him before he passed, as he is still known to me as Uncle Bill. We have some good memories of all of you when we were kids.
We wish you our condolences.
Love Joyce and family
Tina Azevedo
April 20, 2011
The Azevedo Family will miss your dad very much. He is still my "Uncle Bill" even after all these years. I sure wished we could've seen him before he passed on. But I still remember when you lived in Chandler Heights and we visited all of you, when you owned horses. It sure has been a long time. From a Chi Chi Jima girl, who will truly miss him.
Tina (Denton) Azevedo and Family
Jal and Chuck Morriss
April 17, 2011
Dearest Johnny and George and all the Benton Family, We grieve with you....the "old man", as Bill called him, was a "good guy" and we know you will miss him greatly. We were in Greer and just saw the notice in the paper or we would have been at his service. Although it's been several years since we've seen you, we have wonderful memories of our relationship with the Benton's. God Bless, Jal and Chuck Morriss and Family
Donna Bruner
April 16, 2011
I helped Bill for the last six months and got to know him well. He could make you smile and definitely could challenge you. I will truly miss you. Donna
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