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Paul Edward Bening Jr.

1944 - 2020

Paul Edward Bening Jr. obituary, 1944-2020, Tacoma, WA

BORN

1944

DIED

2020

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Paul Bening Obituary

Paul Edward Bening Jr. 03/09/1944 - 04/07/2020 Paul Edward Bening, Jr., born March 9, 1944 in Buffalo New York, passed away on April, 7 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital from cancer. He was a 1962 graduate of Lincoln High School and attended City College in San Francisco. Paul began his career working at Thorsen Tools and later joined his father's Rep agency to form Bening, Bening & Grilli. As his territory expanded, he made the move to Washington to become one of the most successful Representatives as Ed Bening & Associates, Inc. He represented Manufacturer's lines such as Dremel, Vermont American, Century Spring, MK Diamond, etc. Predeceased by his parents Paul E and Dorothy (Braybrook) Bening and sister Barbara Rosenthal. Survived by his wife Susan K Bening, children Mary (Scott) Sifferman, Albert (Aura) Bening, Susan's daughters Keely Beals and Kelly (Wayne) Miller. Grandchildren Cameron and Casey Sifferman, Brooke and Braxton Beals, Ben and Kate Miller. Also, nephew Jerry Rosenthal. Ed was a self-made businessman and I am so proud of all his accomplishments in the Rep business. He was never one to boast or self-promote, was a true gentleman and the most honest person I know. Being diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in August 2017 blindsided us, but he never complained about the treatment. Besides being a Seahawks and Mariners fan, he was a member of AA, loved history and was an avid reader. He also loved his family very much and especially getting the "troops" together for our annual Christmas Eve. What began as the longest engagement in history, turned into 28 years, 9 months and 1-day love story. As you always tell me "you're my most favorite person and I don't know what I'd do without you." I love you so very much Ed, and my world won't be so bright without you in it. Love, your SKB. Private family service to be held, followed by Entombment at Calvary Cloisters. Please visit www.gaffneycares.com to leave online condolences. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 14, 2020.

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Bill Clark

April 25, 2020

Ed snd I grew up together in Excelsior Minnesota. His Dad started a rep business in Minneapolis shortly after World War II, selling products for the hardware industry. My Dad joined his Dad back in the 1950s. Paul, Eds dad, eventually moved to Oakland California becoming president of Thorsen Tool Company. We helped each other with the sales rep business. Because of the hardware industry changes, I decided to move on around 2000 into another career. But when my Dad died I received a thoughtful hand written letter from Ed outlining the many good times we all had together. Sorry to read about Ed.

Vickie Saunders

April 15, 2020

Ed, you were such a kind and gentleman. i feel privileged to have been your friend. God bless your soul. Praying for your family and friends.

Sara

April 14, 2020

Such a kind man, you will be missed Ed.

Gerald Collins

April 11, 2020

Gail and I are privileged to have known such a genuine, kind and humble man.
We always felt a friend ship with both Susan and Ed. We especially enjoyed the fish restaurant at the dock, and your house at Christmas time.
A truly good guy, warm wishes to the family this difficult time.
Gerry and Gail Collins

Richard Narehood

April 10, 2020

It was my privilege to have known Ed and to enjoy and treasure his friendship over the past 40 years. Over time, the greatest loss anyone can ever have is not the loss of material things, but the loss of friends. I will miss my friend Ed.

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