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PHILIP E. BENNET
Philip E. Bennet, of Bethesda, MD, local artist, attorney, and loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on July 3, 2016, at the age of 86. After graduating from Grinnell College and Harvard Law School, Phillip was an attorney with the I.R.S. until his retirement in 1997. During his retirement, Philip''s paintings and prints were exhibited in various local galleries, and are housed in the Library of Congress Print Division and the Grinnell College Faulconer Art Museum Collection. Apart from his art, Phillip took his greatest joy in spending time with his wife of 58 years (and the love of his life) Ann; his children, Michael (Carri), Steven (Leslie), and Eve (Eric), and, as "Papa Phil," his grandchildren, Cara, Sydney, Nathan, Maddie, Dylan, Daisy, and Charlotte. He also loved traveling, hiking, and playing competitive tennis and socializing at the Edgemoor Club. Philip is also survived by his sister, Carol Schoenberg. A memorial service is planned.
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Janet Jensen
July 5, 2020
Philip was a wonderful person who we had the good fortune to spend some great times with. David and I have so many wonderful memories of our trip to Main with Ann @ Phil. I wish he were still here. We had many more trails to hike. Janet & David Jensen
robin gerber
July 31, 2016
Dear Ann, We are sad to hear of Phillip's passing. He was such a lovely man. Our deepest sympathies. Robin and Tony
Dan Orr
July 21, 2016
Dear Ann
One of my enduring memories of Italy is of our walks up and down
the hills of Tuscany and Umbria. Most endearing of these is Philip
courageously marching on, with you loyally sticking by his side.
For if Philip was usually the last straggler to arrive, he was always the
first one in our hearts. I am sad for your and our loss of this good and
talented man.
Nancy Anderson
July 18, 2016
Ann, I am so saddened to hear of Philip's death, and i send to you and your family my warmest sympathy and love. Philip was such a gentle man - a person of kindness and great humor, who combined amazing artistic talent with a love of adventure and the outdoors. My life has been enriched by having known him. It was beautiful to see the two of you together - the very epitome of deep love and respect. Know that I carry you and Philip in my mind and in my heart. Nancy
July 14, 2016
Ann and family, We are truly sorry to hear of Phillip's passing. Even though our time together was short in Sicily, we will remember his warm and wonderful wit. You had such a Regan-esq type of love, he was your Ronnie and you his Nancy. Loving thoughts are with you. Ron and Dian Brown.
In Szentendre, Hungary, a conversation between artists.
David Jensen
July 12, 2016
A keen eye for the unusual.
David Jensen
July 12, 2016
A beautiful hike in Maine.
David Jensen
July 12, 2016
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