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03/23/1936
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10/06/2012
Clarence BENNETT Obituary
BENNETT,
Clarence
Allen
3/23/1936 - 10/06/2012
Clarence Bennett was born in Benson, Minnesota on March 23, 1936. His family and friends are mourning his passing on October 6, 2012. He was a loving husband, caring father, protective brother, supportive uncle and loyal friend to many. Clarence was compassionate to all animals and spoiled his pet dogs. When Clarence was around, you felt like nothing could go wrong. He was a level headed, patient, generous man of few words. When he offered advice or guidance it was given with equal amounts of encouragement. Through actions, more often than words, he made sure you knew why he was grateful to know you. His appreciation for you was clear and it was that uplifting, joyful personality that will be missed most. Clarence was an Army veteran and retired from Triangle Truck Co. in Spokane. He was part of the Dixon Neidrigger Bennett racing team and raced across many states and Canada throughout the 1950s and 60s; he even held the national record for a short time. He was an avid racing fan and he and his wife Barbara traveled the country to see races. When not traveling to a race, they were sure to be following the sport on TV. They spent every winter in Arizona. Clarence was known as a transmission building "master" to many in Spokane and throughout the country. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence A. Bennett Sr. and Emily A. Bennett; and his sisters, Maye Perkins and Bonnie Bennett. Clarence is survived by his wife, Barbara Bennett; children, Janelle Lee (John) and John Gunsaulis (Molly); and sister-in-law, Sally Dauenhauer. Clarence is also survived by his sisters, Lucille Davis-Spokane, WA, Mabel Jones-Tacoma, WA, Janice Johnson-Great Falls, MT, Nancy Howe-Newport, WA; and his brothers, David Bennett-Spokane, WA, Steven Bennett-Spokane, WA; and many special nieces, nephews and friends too numerous to name. A memorial reception will be held on Sunday October 14th at Center Place in the Spokane Valley from 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Union Gospel Mission.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clarence BENNETT
October 19, 2012
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Clarence A. Bennett for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Leland Jackson
October 14, 2012
Clarence was a no nonsense guy who would
greet you with a smile and would go out of his way to help you with a problem. He had a vast knowledge of his
trade.
Jeanne Dixon
October 14, 2012
My childhood was enriched by Clarence. I have had many memories growing up with him as part of our lives,he was my dad's best friend. I will always remember his laugh and smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terry Harding
October 14, 2012
A great man a huge loss Jr will surely be missed but was great to know him and see him over the years Terry Harding
George Wilks
October 14, 2012
What a shock to hear of JR's passing. So many times over the years JR was a source of knowledge as well as a good friend. You will be missed by all. "They don't make em like JR Bennett anymore". May God bless your family as they deal with their loss.
Phil & Carolyn Johannes
October 12, 2012
Carolyn and I were saddened at the loss of a great friend and a part of the "over the hill" gang. He will be truly missed .
October 12, 2012
Thanks for the many many memories dear friend. Whitey
My life was made richer by knowing such a wonderful caring person, will miss you and Barb bringing Mandi 2 and always bringing Mandi 1 a treat. Love Darlene
October 11, 2012
Barbara and family I have lost one of my best friends. Frank & i will miss his great smile and all the things we shared with him and you both in Yuma and at home in Spokane, Be at peace my best friend and say hello to Darryl when you get there. I will see you someday. Love you Darleen and Frank Carlson
Jenny Bocook(Henjum)
October 11, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers to the Bennett family!Jr was a very special person...always spoiling my sister and I when we were little:) I will never forget our trips to the ice cream parlor or playing in triangle truck parts while you and my dad were working.
Jack, Joanne, Johanna, Tom Fox
October 11, 2012
We will we remember him always
Pete and Kathy Munk
October 10, 2012
It is very sad for us to be leaving to Yuma without our domino and dinner friends,every friday night we will think of you both.We all have our good memories to think back on,and remember the great friendships we have had in these Golden Years ,love you both Pete and Kathy
Sue Ross
October 10, 2012
I remember growing up and being around "the guys" while they worked on the dragster. Clarence was a part of those memories and he was, more often than not, laughing. Your family and friends will miss you always.
Steve Spalding
October 10, 2012
You will be missed. Thank you for being a safety net for me. I have been blessed by having a friend like you!
Sami Henjum-Smith
October 10, 2012
I was saddened and shocked to hear of JR's passing. JR was a man that touched the lives of many. I will always cherish the times that I spend with him growing up. Thank you for all those Friday evening trips to Mary Lou's for huckleberry and bubble gum ice cream, swimming at your sister's house and always making sure that the Henjum girls were invited over to color and hunt for Easter eggs every year. Barbara and the Bennett family, words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
October 10, 2012
Barbara,and the Bennett family, I am so sorry for your loss. I still can't believe he is gone.Jr was not only a mentor to me but he was one of my very best friends. He will be missed very much.I worked with Jr for 16 years at triangle. He taught me the main thing in this business is to take care of the customer. There are so many different stories and things that happened there, it is hard to remember all of them. We shared many good times and some bad, but we always got through them, they will be always cherished in my heart. Jr I could go on and on with things we did over the years,but they will have to wait till we meet again. Love ya, your friend Steve Henjum and family.
October 10, 2012
Barbara, We can't tell you how saddened we are by Jr's passing. We go back so many years and he was always the go to guy for anything. We will miss him terribly. Ron and Marlene Prior
SCOTT OVERMAN
October 10, 2012
to my dear friend thank you so much from my early days at C & T TRUCK you believed in me and you are the best mentor anyone could have as a friend and teacher!! I will dearly miss you but you will allways be i my heart i am so blessed to have known you i love you my friend and my prayers and thoughts to you and your family
with love SCOTT OVERMAN
October 10, 2012
So, so sorry for your loss. For Matt Peters, Lisa and all of the family, my prayers and thoughts go out to you.
Julie Humphreys
October 10, 2012
I will miss you my dear dear friend. You have alwys been so good to me and my family.I am going to miss your smile and your wisdom. Patty, Ron and Ryan Buske
October 10, 2012
We were saddened to hear of Clarence's death. It will certainly leave a hole in the hearts of many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara. With sympathy and sincerity, Jeannette Herman and John Johnsen
Gene & Judy Nelson
October 10, 2012
Our dear friend has gone to be with his family and friends in heaven. He will be sorely missed hear on earth, but we shall celebrate his life by remembering who he was and how he affected our lives. Rest in peace dear dear friend, we shall see you again
Sheila Prufer Wesselman
October 10, 2012
JR......I will always cherish the gift of being in your life, of knowing you and being the unaware recipient of your patient and vast knowledge of teaching me without "teaching" me during our years at Triangle. I will always hold close that last huge smile and hug just 2 weeks ago.....We will
miss you always and remember forever! Race on my friend.....
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