ROBERT BENGTZEN

Robert Walker Bengtzen 1923 ~ 2011 Robert Walker Bengtzen, 88 years old, passed away on June 29, 2011, in Possum Trot (yes, Possum Trot), Kentucky. He was born June 4, 1923, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Wilford Einar and Gladys Walker Bengtzen. He graduated from South High School and LDS Business College. He was an Accountant and worked for several companies. He married Betty Jo Kartchner on November 19, 1942, in the Salt Lake Temple. They were the parents of three boys and one girl: Robert Kay, Gary Lynn, Timothy Einar and Suzanne. Robert was a quiet man. He loved his family. He loved his church. He was a High Priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as an Elder Quorum President, Bishopric Counselor, High Priest Group Leader and Home Teacher. He had a great concern for others. He helped other missionaries besides his own sons serve their missions. He loved to water ski and did it well. He water skied the last time when he was 79 years old. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Kartchner of 68 years, son, Timothy (Barbara) Bengtzen, daughter, Suzanne Turner, daughters in-law Raynee Bengtzen and Myke Branch, 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grand children. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Bill, sister Lois, son Robert Kay and son Gary Lynn. Services will be held Tuesday July 5, 2011, at the Imperial First Ward, 1560 East 2700 South, SLC, at 12:00 Noon. Viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Buried in Wasatch Lawn Cemetery