Photo courtesy of Russon Brothers Mortuary - Bountiful
Bountiful, Utah
Bruce was born in Wayland, Stueben County, New York to Juaneita Louse McGrady Benedict and Edward Arthur Benedict, who have preceded him in death as did his older brother, Edward Richard Benedict.
He and his family were baptized members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints after two missionaries, Elder Bruce R. McConkie and Elder Richard Smith, who were driving along a country road and noticed a house standing alone and were impressed to stop there. Bruce was eleven years old when he was baptized and has been a faithful member of the Church since.
He served faithfully as a missionary in Ireland from 1947 to 1949, as a bishop, as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple, and as a sealer in the Bountiful Temple. In 1991 he served a two and a half year Church Service Mission as an assistant to the church project engineer until the Bountiful Temple was dedicated. He then served seventeen years in the Bountiful Temple as an ordinance worker and a sealer.
He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He joined the Navy after graduation and served his country during World War II. He departed for his mission to Ireland shortly after being released from the Navy. He later worked at Kennecott Copper until he retired.
He married Phyllis Brenner on October 3, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, and his children; Alana, Paul (Amy), David (Jennifer), Kathleen, Stephen (Tami), and Peter (Michelle), 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 21, 2013 at the Bountiful 28th Ward Chapel at Noon. Prior to the services, a viewing will be held from 10:45 am to 11:45am in the Relief Society Room. The chapel is located at 2285 South 200 West, Bountiful UT. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
Many thanks to the staff at Avalon and Bristol Hospice for the care and comfort given to him.
Dear Phyllis & Family
So sorry to hear your sad news of Bruce.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Sandra, Frank & Family (Isle of Man)
Sandra Hampson
December 12, 2013 | Isle Of Man
Dear Family members of Bishop Benedict,
The funeral service for Brother Bruce was of the highest quality we have ever experienced. Every talk, sentiment, memory, testimony, musical number, expressions of love and endearment, made all of us feel of your love, and of our own love and respect for Bishop Benedict.
Our memories are full of experiences and occasions where we knew that Bruce loved his family, loved the Lord, loved His teachings, and that doing good for others was...
Dale & Carol Westergard
October 27, 2013 | Bountiful, UT
Dear Family members of Brother Benidect,
I was in the Relief Society at Avalon Care Center and want you to know how much we all enjoyed Brother Bruce. We cherished his example and his sweet smile and a blue eyed wink he gave us all. Much Sympathy, Maureen Bateman
October 25, 2013
Kathleen, Velma and I would like to express our heartfelt condolences. You and your family are in our prayers.
DaLane Turner
October 21, 2013 | Stansbury Park, UT
Much love to the entire Benedict family. I truly enjoyed my association with Brother Benedict in the Bountiful Temple. He always had a smile and a kind word for those of us working in the office. How wonderful that you will have an eternal family.
Meridee Hatch
October 20, 2013 | North Salt Lake, UT
Much Love I am so sorry, John and Pam King family Fiddlers Creek Ward Layton
October 20, 2013
Dear Benedict's -
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. I have so many fond memories of your Dad / Husband / Family.
Love you,
Lori Linnell Bagley
Lori Linnell Bagley
October 20, 2013 | Kaysville, UT
I was so sorry to here of the passing of Bruce,a very special person.My prayers go out to the entire family. God Bless. Gary Townsend
Gary Townsend
October 20, 2013 | Bountiful, UT
Dear Phyllis, I was saddened to see that Bruce had passed away. He was and still is a wonderful man. Although our lives have not been connected for some time I have often thought how the Benedict family touched our lives. Dean serving on the High Council With Bruce, Serving with you on the Stake Relief Society Board, and Dear Juaneita. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pauline Cannon
October 20, 2013 | Bountiful, UT
