Curt Bench

Curt was kind, sincere, affable, and honest as the day is long. I will miss our conversations on books and church history, along with his warm sense of humor. When recently I spoke with him up at the conference in Park City, I asked about his health, and he said he was getting along okay, and then we moved on to other topics. He´s fortunate to have Chris and others at Benchmark to carry on his legacy. My life has been all the richer for having known Curt these past twenty plus years.

One ofnthe best souls ever to grace this earth. He knew everything about the LDS faith and shared freely. I will miss sharing petroglyph sites with him and incessantly joking around. A true man of God.

I´ve known Curt since our days at Canoga Park Elementary School. A great friend whom I was eagerly waiting to see at HS reunions, which unfortunately was foiled last year, our 50th, by the pandemic. He was loved.

I worked with Curt through Deseret Book in several capacities and always thought of him as a friend. He was a loyal, kind friend to those I knew he was close to at work and I had some interactions with this kind caring man long after I left my employment at DB. I even had a chance meeting with him at Disneyland one year and it reminded me about what a small world this is when we associate with fun loving people. I know that is what Curt was and I send my love to his family who will be missing...

Dear Pat and Family, I was so saddened to learn of Curt's sudden passing. Roger and I so enjoyed the times we were able to spend with you, and appreciated the good conversations and laughter. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.

In gratitude for Curt's friendship and patience as he tried to teach me about Mormonism. I am forever grateful for both.

Our son Tim Coray, worked for Curt a short time back. Curt was such a great friend to him. Curt excepted Tim as he was. That was a difficult time in Tim´s life. We will ever be so grateful to Curt for his kindness and genuine concern for Tim. We are so very sorry that Curt is no longer here, but we know we will see him again. His goodness will live on through your family. Sincerely, Rual and Anne Coray

Dennis so sorry to hear about your brother. I hope you are doing well.