Reed Benson

Reed Benson

Reed Benson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 9, 2019.
Reed was born on August 29, 1927 and passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Reed was a resident of Utah at the time of passing. Reed graduated from Pleasant Grove High School and Seminary in 1946 where he excelled in sports and received an athletic scholarship. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 11:00 am in the Olpin Family Mortuary Chapel, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove where family and friends may attend a viewing from 9:30-10:45 am prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Viewing at the Olpin Family Morturary from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM on April 13, 2019.

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