Michael W. Bennett

Michael Bennett Obituary

BENNETT, Michael W.
Michael was born on March 8, 1948, in Jeffersonville, Ind. He peacefully entered into rest on September 26, 2007, at his home. Son of Gloria and Damon Bennett, brother of Chic Bennett, La Rue Fisher, Ce-Ce Linder, Rick Reed and best friend of Lisa Johnson. Michael was a well-educated man who attended U.C. Davis and USC, where he attained his Bachelor degree and his Masters of Science in Librarian Medicine. He devoted a majority of his life volunteering to the Gay and Lesbian Community and was a Co-founder of the Lavender Library, Archives and Cultural exchange. He was a valuable employee as a medical librarian for the past 28 years at Kaiser Hospital, where he will be missed dearly. Michael's spare time was spent building, whether it was fences or miscellaneous home projects. He loved gardening, spending time with his many dogs which he truly enjoyed along with a cold diet coke of courseOver the last couple of years Lisa and Mike bonded and helped each other through the loss of their best friend, Tor Johnson, by attending numerous concerts and Nascar events. Michael will be missed by his dogs, family and many friends. On Wednesday, October 3, at 2:00 PM, we will come together to show our love and remember Michael's life at NORTH SACRAMENTO FUNERAL HOME, 725 El Camino Ave., Sacramento, Calif.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Oct. 2, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Bennett

12 Entries

Yvonne Sargent

September 26, 2008

A note to Michael's family and friends: Just to let you know we haven't forgotten him. We still tell funny stories from the times we had together, and we're carrying on the library work he loved so much in the manner in which he taught us.

Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Area Medical Library Staff

Cece Linder

September 25, 2008

It has been a year since you passed away. I still really miss you alot. I am glad that you are now with mom. Love your little sister, Cece

Ysabel Bertolucci

October 4, 2007

I will never forget Michael. I met him in 1971 in library school and he has been a dear friend ever since. While professionally we may have disagreed, personally we were always close. Michael had a wicked sense of humor and I remember when discussing a new male friend who was much younger than I and about 35 Michael's retort was "ah 35, such a good age for a man" He was generous with his knowledge always willing to help a colleague
He will be missed but not forgotten.

Nancy Mangum

October 4, 2007

Michael was very welcoming when I joined NCNMLG in 1990. He was very helpful to me as a new medical librarian, and supportive, entertaining, and fun to talk with. I shall miss him.

Justine Roberts

October 3, 2007

Michael's contributions to the Northern California Medical Librarians Group were many and welcome. I wish we'd had a chance to thank him before now.

Janie Grosman

October 3, 2007

Oh Michael how you will be missed by all of us in Library Land. You were the Prince of Doclines! I fondly remember both of us sharing photos of our dear puppies when we would meet in meetings at MLA. I can't recall you EVER saying no to anyone for a request and your good nature certainly has rubbed off on all of us who had the privilege of knowing you. Rest well, my friend.

Richard Reed

October 2, 2007

I only knew my brother for a short time - seven years, but the times that we had together were a lot of fun and filled with learning about each other. I will certainly miss the chocolate "dog" that Michael sent to me one Christmas just shortly after meeting him - You see - I am his brother that was born when he was about 9 years old - and adopted to a wonderful couple in Idaho. Michael, I spent years searching for you - found you - and now you are gone! It was good meeting you - and I know that one day - we will again meet. Keep my space brother so we can once again re-acquaint ourselves.

Jan White Johnson

October 2, 2007

The loss of Michael so very young is sad for all of his Rio Linda HS friends. Most of us were terribly poor-but banded together and made a social life out of our school, it's clubs and any opportunity to dance and have fun. We went our different ways soon after high school, but always held great affection for each other from those early years together. I have wonderful memories of Mike. He was always there if I needed him. It's obvious he lived the rest of his life giving to others. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Bob Bonacci

October 2, 2007

I was shocked and saddened to hear that Michael has passed away. He and I were good friends in high school. I last spoke with him at my home a year ago. He was one of the most intelligent persons I've known. He will be missed by all who knew him.

yolanda Lopez

October 2, 2007

I was so very sad to hear of Michaels passing. Please know that my thought and prayers are with you and your family. i will missing seeing him in the hallway in the morning and hearing the stories of his dogs that he loved so much.

Yvonne Sargent

October 2, 2007

For those of us (Sue Jaeger, Teresa Calouro and me) who worked closely with Michael every day, this is a really tough time. He wasn't just a co-worker and supervisor, he was an integral part of our lives, and the person we knew we could turn to when we needed advice. His many years of experience in the library field were invaluable - he always had a logical solution to whatever problem we were faced with.

We could always count on Michael, too, to detail the events of his life through email or phone calls. We laughed with him and cried with him through the years, and we developed a real support system between us all - something that's very rare in today's working world. His unexpected death has left a void that no one else will be able to fill.

So our hearts truly go out to his family...and most especially to his dear friend Lisa with whom he spent many happy hours enjoying the dogs they shared back and forth, the concerts, the Nascar events, and the ongoing fence, gardening, and house projects.

So let's try to turn this sad time into a fond remembrance of the good times we've all enjoyed with him.

The Kaiser Sacramento Valley Medical Library Staff

John Oliver

October 1, 2007

I was so shocked when Gwen Whipple Eggen called and informed me of Michael's passing. In high school we really enjoyed hanging out and making fun of the jocks. I am glad that he joined us for the reunions so we could hook up again. He will be missed.

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