William Bentley

One of our favorite memories of Bill: at family reunions, he would bring out the banjo and lead us in singalongs around fires...or around the kitchen table. He was always a gracious host, opening his lovely home to our family. And patient - making no comment when 4 year old Erin spilled her morning orange juice on his oh-so-perfect work suit just before it was time for him to start his morning commute. He just calmly went and changed. We loved our visits with Bill and the whole family. ...

My deepest condolences to The Bentley family for their loss, my prayers are with you during this difficult time

Craig, thank you for sharing. Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family. Patti & Bill Johnson

Bill was one of the sweetest, funniest, kindest men I've ever had the honor of knowing. He was always welcoming when I came to the house to visit Jessica over the past 25 years that we've been friends. My heart goes out to the family during this difficult time. He will be dearly missed and has left a permanent mark on my heart and life. My condolences go out to the family. All my love, Deborah

Our Father Kept a Garden
Our father kept a garden, a garden of the heart.
he planted all the good things, that gave our lives their start.
he turned us to the sunshine and encouraged us to dream,
fostering and nurturing the seeds of self esteem.
And when the winds and rain came, he protected us enough
but not too much because he knew we would stand up strong and tough.
his constant good example always taught us right from wrong
markers for our pathway...