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BENTON, DARLENE "DEE DEE" 1928 to 2010 Darlene "DeeDee" Benton, 81, formerly of San Diego, CA, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2010, in Meridian, Idaho. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Elsie and Roy, and her sister, Virginia. She is survived by her husband, Carl Benton, D.Ed; brothers, Wayne Laughery, D.Ed and Larry Laughery; sister, Dixie Rosene; daughters, Kelli Hall and Lori Benton; and her pride & joy (grandson) Ryan Hall and his wife Debbie. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 17, 2010, at Chapel of the Chimes. Please visit DeeDee's online guest book at www.chapel-of-the-chimes.com to read DeeDee's entire obituary, and to view her video tribute log onto http://videos.lifetributes. com/180796. Arrangements have been entrusted to Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home, 105 E. Carlton Ave. Meridian, ID 83642; 208-888-4454.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 12, 2010.

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December 15, 2010

Hi Kelli
I remember your Mom well. My deepest sympathy to you, your dad and sis.
Bobby Jones
San Diego

Mark Popplewell

December 12, 2010

Dear Kelli,

My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of of your Mother. She lived a full and wonderful life. I'm sure you were proud to be her Daughter.

Always,
Mark

December 12, 2010

OUR SINCEREST SYMPATHY, BARBARA&JIM BETTS

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