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Corrine Andriuk
April 25, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Bentley family. Dr. Bentley was the Dean of Agriculture when I was an undergraduate student. I appreciate his training in public speaking and in soil science. Dr. Bentley had compassion for struggling family farms. Treasure his thoughts and memories.
Russell & Corrine (Saley) Andriuk BSc Ag '71
Stuart Hill
April 18, 2008
Thanks & Condolences to Family & Friends of Fred Bentley
My condolences go out to Fred's family, who I hope will feel welcome to look me up if any of you are ever visiting the Blue Mountains in Australia, where I moved to from McGill/Montreal in 1995.
Thank you Fred, for your caring vision, willingness to challenge the unsustainable and nonsensical; and for working on multiple fronts persistently for the well-being of all systems.
I remember many precious times with Fred, the following two in particular.
At a conference on Sustainable Agriculture in Egypt we both spoke our 'truths' in the face of resistance; and reflecting recently on this experience we still knew we were 'right'! The trip up the Nile afterwards with Fred and Helen was also memorable, especially having fun and nurturing our shared fascination with the history of other cultures.
More recently, I had the privilege of delivering the last 'Bentley Lecture' that Fred was able to attend (courageously getting up from his hospital bed to do so). I was also special for me to see Fred there surrounded by his family and friends. I will forever treasure the memory of seeing Fred's impish smile or nod of approval, when I said something that struck a cord; and also our deeply caring conversations after the talk and at the celebratory dinner in the evening.
From a fellow lover of soil, and all of life, and an admirer and honoured friend of Fred, I say THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Collegial and caring hugs, Stuart
Professor Stuart B. Hill, University of Western Sydney, Australia
Edgar Toop
April 18, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Dr. Bentley was the Dean of Agriculture when I joined the staff in 1962. He was a very accomplished educator and always showed concern for humanity and the feeding of the world's expanding population. I valued his advise and friendship. He will be sorely missed. We are sorry that we cannot attend the memorial service because of prior commitments.
Ed and Muriel Toop
Steve and Angela Pawluk
April 18, 2008
April 18th 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
I've known Dr. Bentley since I was an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Agriculture and appreciated his advice and friendship throughout my career. Angela an I will always have fond memories of the friendship we shared with Helen and Fred.
Dr. Bentley will be sadly missed by his family,friends and the International community to which he contributed so much over the years.
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Fred and Mary Cook
April 17, 2008
Ted met Fred in 1944 whilst working on the BC Soil Survey Crew.Over the years they came to share an interest in all aspects of soil research at the Dept of Soil Science at the U of A.Mary had the good fortune to work for Fred during the Int. Soil Science Congress.A great experience! Fred and Helen were our neighbours and friends over many years.We greatly miss them both and know how much the family will miss them too.
Jim Cattoni
April 17, 2008
Dr. Bentley was an approachable Dean, a good educator in Public Speaking and Soil Science, and a supportive counselor.
I admired his accomplishments in Agriculture and humanity, contacted him for advice, and valued his friendship.
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences on the loss of this fine human being.
Jason K. Brooks
April 17, 2008
Ann, Brian, Rob, Cath:
Our heartfelt condolences. We know how hard this has been on all of you. I am sure Fred will be sadly missed by his entire family.
-Jay, Shirley, Will, Meg
Robert & Judy Worden
April 16, 2008
Remember the good times
Beverley Ross
April 16, 2008
My sympathies to the Bentley family. My memories of Dr. Bentley include his university lectures on: family planning -- only two kids!; gray-wooded soils; and ICRISAT in Hyderabad, India. I visited Hyderabad in 1982 after the 12th ISSS congress in New Delhi. I also saw the classic movie Pakeezah before the congress. Thanks for the memories Dr. Bentley.
G.I. Botar
April 15, 2008
Dr. C.F.Bentley was one of the speakers invited to my U of A class in the 1970's. Then and subsequently, I learned how much he had done and was doing to promote sustainable agriculture here and abroad. He earned my sincere admiration and respect. My heartfelt condolences to the whole family.
Graeme Greenlee
April 15, 2008
I remember Dr. Bentley as a student in the 60's, as a colleague in the 70's and 80's and as a friend ever since. Fred will be missed.
Trish Kendze
April 15, 2008
Ann, Brian and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Trish, Darren, Mikayla and Logan
Staff Members CFSH
April 15, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Marcie Evanochko
April 15, 2008
Ted, Louise, Seena and Cameron and Families
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with your family during this hard time.
Marcie (Presse) Evanochko and Family
Jane Lewchuk
April 15, 2008
Ted, Louise and Family: We are very saddened to hear of your loss. We hope you can take some small measure of comfort in knowing that you are all in our thoughts and our prayers.
Jane & Dave
Laurie Robson
April 15, 2008
Ann, Brian, Phil, Lorraine, Ted and Louise - Ross and I have great memories of our visits with Fred and we will both miss him very much.
All of our love,
Laurie, Ross, Elizabeth and Katie
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