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Robert Bentley Obituary

Robert Frederic Bentley 1937 ~ 2004  Robert Frederic Bentley died Thursday, December 30, 2004.   Born August 17, 1937 in El Paso, Texas.   He is survived by his wife, Rebecca and eight amazing children, Elizabeth (Robert) Gunnell, Andrea (Darren) Rollins, Robert T. (Angela) Bentley, Joanna (Scott) Lee, J. Richard (Chanda) Bentley, Brian L. (Janna) Bentley, Mark F. (Lori) Bentley, C. Blake Bentley and 23 grandchildren.  In addition, Bob has five surviving brothers and sisters, and a loving mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Benner A. Hall.   Bob and Becky were married February 2, 1962 in the Mesa Arizona Temple and have had great adventures together for almost 43 years.  Bob served a mission in Argentina for the LDS church.  He was a funny, tender, and kind friend, husband, father and grandfather.  He loved music of almost any kind.  A fine choral conductor, he played the piano, trumpet, pipe, (in bottle bands), and had a lovely tenor voice.  He was an attorney, graduating from NYU Law School in 1965.  Bob will be greatly missed by his family and friends.   Visitation will be held at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2005.  Services will be held at the LDS Brimhall Ward building, 1249 S. 48th St., Mesa, AZ at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2005, with visitation one-hour prior to services.  Contributions in lieu of flowers can be sent to Hospice Family Care, Inc., 1550 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa, AZ 85210

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Published by Deseret News on Jan. 5, 2005.

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Buzz and Carole Bond

January 8, 2005

Dear Becky and Family,but

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. We send our love.

Darwin and Terri Hall

January 8, 2005

Dear Becky and Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort in our Heavenly Fathers love and His plan for you.

Darwin and Terri Hall

Walt & Elaine McIver

January 7, 2005

Oh, Becky, how sad we felt when we saw Bob's smiling face in the paper. It seems like such a short time ago that we were all young and relatively carefree. He was a wonderful man and great addition to the life of those around him.



May sweet peace carry you through and the blessings of God pour down upon you and those cute kids.



Love,

Walt and Elaine McIver

Mark Whitney

January 7, 2005

We love and appreciate your family

and our relationship over the past years. You are a great family and we express our sympathy at Bob's passing and know you will all be together throughout the eternities. Mark and Jean Whitney and family.

Mark Curtis

January 7, 2005

Our love and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I have fond memories of Bob, and will really miss him. Sincerely, Mark and Denise

Dave & Gail Evans

January 7, 2005

The Bentley's are a wonderful family. We have known them since they were in the Mesa 22nd Ward many years ago. We will remember Bob as a great teacher. He will be missed by all of us.

Tom and Sheryl Arnett

January 7, 2005

We are so far away at this time. We wanted you to know our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Great memories come to mind!

Love Tom and Sheryl Arnett

From the Staff of Bunker Family Funeral Homes

January 6, 2005

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

Ken and Deone Croff

January 6, 2005

We have fond memories of Bob dating back to BYU and 30 years later in Mesa 30th Ward. He had a warmth and smile that made us feel welcome and important. Our prayers and thoughts are with you

Berkley & Sharon Lunt

January 6, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the comforting spirit be with all of you at this time.

Debra Willis

January 6, 2005

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Debbie Willis (Mesa High School)

Ginger Allen

January 6, 2005

I am deeply sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to lose a husband and father, but he left a great legacy. My prayers are with you. I love you Blake.... I'm here for you!

Paul Hoopes

January 5, 2005

My condolences to Elder Bentley's family. I'm a fellow classmate (BY High class of '55), missionary companion (Mendoza, Cuyo Pcia., Argentina - June to Sept. 1958), and fellow IOC officer at BYU (1960-61), and a close friend of Elder Bentley's cousin, Anthony (Tony) Ivins Bentley, Jr.

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