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Bryant MacDonald Bennett

Walnut Creek, California

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Bryant MacDonald Bennett Aug. 26, 1919 - May 31, 2008 Resident of Lafayette Bryant Bennett, a descendent of an old Kron Tannery family from Santa Cruz. Loving husband of Inga, whom he married in a 16th century church in Stockholm, Sweden in July, 1959. Loving father of Bruce of Menlo Park, Calif....

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Mr. Bennett's generosity will always be remembered by the Homeless Veteran's Rehabilitation Program. His believe in forgiveness, redemption, and the healing power of one's family for all men and women was demonstrated though his silent acts of kindness to the program. Although anonymous, by Mr. Bennett's choice, he annually donated money to the program to help homeless veterans. His donations funded many of the social activities designed to provide veterans, estranged from their families,...

Bryant was the epitome of a "gentleman and a scholar," at all times. It was a privilege and definitely a pleasure to know him, and to spend some time with him and Inga.

It was my great pleasure to meet Mr. & Mrs. Bryant Bennett at their home and dine with them and their son Bruce, my good friend, this past year. Both Inga and Bryant were truly gracious and warm hosts. Mr. Bennett was a particularly adept conversationalist and we shared some memories of Marin County, where we both grew up. He was a gentleman of the Old School.

My condolences to your family, Bruce.

~Steve Kennaugh