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Paul Benton Obituary
American muralist, much loved father, brother and son, went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was a wonderful and kind man with incredible talent as an artist. His clients included the Getty Museum in Malibu, President and Mrs. Gerald Ford, Bob and Delores Hope, Danielee Steele and many others too numerous to mention. His heart will live on as part of his legacy and memories of him will live on in the minds and hearts of those who loved him and were touched by his life. To see some of Garths work, please visit his website at www.garthbenton.com.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Anne and Col. Paul G. Benton; grandparents, Rev. C.C. and Grace Benton, and John and Lillian Ellison. He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Benton Gruse, Bree Benton and Drew Benton; his sister, Alex Rogers and Sitah Valerye Cummings; nephews, nieces and many cousins.
A celebration of Garths life will be held at Conejo Valley Community Church located at 750 Erbes Road in Thousand Oaks at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, where Pastor David Clack will be officiating.
Arrangements are in the care of Guardian Memorial, Funeral Directors and Crematory,Ventura County, A Heritage Life Tribute Center, Oxnard, 485-2572.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Benton
May 31, 2012
Garth was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed by all in our office. We will treasure the beautiful art work he gave each one of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Dr Khalil, Dr Ghanem and office staff.
Michelle Liga
May 25, 2012
I'll miss you Garth. You were a hoot to hang around during my visits. Our many conversations were always interesting. Your Bertolli dinners were delicious! Thank you for those times! I'm sad you left so quickly, you fought so hard and I didn't want you to leave. I enjoyed you being here. I was grateful you were here with Alex. I will miss you deeply. Take care my friend. I'll be seeing you on the other side soon enough.
Rosalinda Criado
May 23, 2012
I am a friend of Alexandria Garth's sister. I met Garth only once but it only took that one time to know he was a special person. I did get to view his work at the Getty museum and was very impressed as I am sure everyone was. My heart goes out to Alex and his family I know he will be missed dearly by everyone he knew and that knew him. May he rest in peace.
Jack and Stephanie Meyer
May 21, 2012
I've known Garth for over forty years. During much of that time we were very close. When my wife and I married, Garth came to the wedding in Sacramento. Whether he was struggling as a scenic artist or experiencing the success that he worked so hard to achieve he retained a self effacing modesty about his work. Later, my son Bob, had the privilege of working for him at the Getty. Garth was always a conscientious father and a delight to be around. We will always have the fondest memories of our dear friend.
Gayla Reeves
May 21, 2012
I will miss you Garth; You had such a sweet and gentle spirit and always had a smile on your face. The good news is I know I will see you again someday:)
Teri Misko
May 20, 2012
We may have not been blood related, but we have lost a family member. Garth was a kind, gentle, soft spoken, loving, sweet, extremely gifted young man. I'll miss his spirit and sweetness. My life has been blessed to have known him. Sweet Dreams Garth. Teri Misko Thousand Oaks, Ca
May 20, 2012
We may have not been blood related, but we have lost a family member. Garth was a kind, gentle, soft spoken, loving, sweet, extremely gifted young man. I'll miss his spirit and sweetness. My life has been blessed to have known him. Sweet Dreams Garth. Teri Misko Thousand Oaks, Ca
May 20, 2012
I am heartbroken with the news of my friend of 57 years' death. He was talented beyond belief and the art world has lost a shining star. We went to Disneyland the year it opened and shared so many things over the years. He used to imitate Elvis Presley in our family room, he drew posters for me when I ran for office back in our Palmdale High School years and he entertained and charmed everyone he ever met. Kind, handsome, talented, funny - a wonderful, wonderful man whom I will miss for the rest of my life.
Judy Van Dyke
alexandra Rogers
May 20, 2012
You were my best friend and the keeper of my childhood memories. I'll love you forever.
You Sis,
Alex
Robert and Diana Benson
May 20, 2012
Robert and I will miss Garth's fun personality and great sense of humor. He was an extremely talented man. Our hearts go out to his lovely family.
With our love,
Diana and Robert Benson
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