James Bennett

Dear Frankie and Don: Those truly were the good old days. Think of you often. Please accept our condolences.

Frankie & family - My father, Dick Murphy, was a close friend of Jim's until my fathers death in 1975. It was my Dad who played bridge with Jim in many of the tournaments that started him on the road to becoming a Grand Master. They were a formidable bridge duo. I fondly remember Jim flying in from somewhere to be a pall bearer for my Dad. It was always entertaining when Jim, Dad & Arnie Hellesmark would get together. I'm sure by now, they have found a 4th for a quick round of bridge. My...

A great man that lived a life of mastered well! Frankie & family I´m sorry for your loss

Jim was a mentor and role model to an entire generation of bankers. We simply had to listen and learn; he was a class act.

We honor the life of Jim Bennett as a distinguished banker whose 93 years were marked by integrity, wisdom and generosity. As a mentor, he guided others with patience and purpose, reminding us true success is measured not only in accomplishments but in the lives we touch. His legacy of professionalism and character will continue to inspire all who knew him. He was very good to me! Nick Cladis

I sat next to Jim at a luncheon in Billings in the 1980s. He was still head of First Citizens bank at that time. He explained to me, just off the cuff, that the sale of War Bonds by the US government during WWII had nothing to do with paying for the war. It was done, he said, just to get that money out of circulation, as there were not enough goods and services to buy at that time anyway. I had a nice time that day, as we all know that Jim was a very nice man. But his lesson on War Bonds...

Frankie n family, sorry we can´t make the service but sending our prayers n Love to you in your time of Loss. I remember being able to share my love of plants n flowers with Jim, he enjoyed the gardening! I miss my greenhouse days, Jim lived a good long life, he´ll be missed! Love Linda n Herb Sand

Jim was a Billings business leader, an excellent banker, a pilot, and if you spent any time around him, you became at least a little smarter. Condolences to the Frankie and the family, God Bless, and thanks for a long life well lived !