DOLORES (LORI) BENNETT

DOLORES (LORI) BENNETT
Our Mom, Dolores (Lori) Bennett passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 85, following a debilitating stroke 10 days earlier.
Mom brought four children into the world: Garry (Kerry) Bennett, Laurie Lee (Donnie) Trandum, Susan (Paul) Evans and Tracey (Peter) Dennehy. As much as she loved her kids, she had even greater joy for her 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, with excitement for another in May.
Mom was eager to be with her beloved husband, Glen, who passed away nearly 50 years ago. Other loved ones awaiting a special reunion are her parents, Alex and Betty Ott, four siblings who died in infancy and her sister, Vi who passed away nearly two years ago. Her surviving sisters include Myrt van Wert and Jean McMackin, as well as brothers-in-law, Roger Bennett and Dob Wallace and many nieces and nephews.
Growing up in Medicine Hat, Mom lived a vibrant life, excelling in sports, designing and sewing her own clothes, and experiencing romance in the 1950s. As we grew up, we witnessed her dedication to family and hard work. Life on our little farm with Dad shifted Mom away from a city-girl to the activities of caring for farm animals, supporting Dad’s excavating business, and helping us develop our talents whether it was music, hockey or dance. She helped us cherish the joy of fostering strong bonds with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Mom’s faith was central to her life. She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a young mother and deepened her spiritual journey after Dad’s passing. She was committed to church service and excelled in genealogy, tracing her German-Russian roots back to the early 1700’s. In her 50s, she served two church missions, including 18 months in Austria. The latter experience brought back the German she spoke as a child and riding a bike once again in a skirt.
Mom lived in Lethbridge for 12 years and later moved to Calgary to be closer to family. Her occupations included graphic design work and real estate. She enjoyed traveling to various countries of the world and even lived in Nova Scotia for a year. Her hobbies were deeply ingrained in artistic endeavours such as photography, stained glass, drawing and painting, as well as dress-making and gardening. She rode horses, played tennis and snow skied as long as she could. Join us for a celebration of her life on February 15, 2025 at 30 Everstone BLVD SW, Calgary, AB at 1:00 PM or view remotely at https://zoom.us/j/96905948403. Refreshments will follow.
Additionally, a graveside dedication will take place on May 2, 2025 – our parent’s anniversary – at the Hillside Cemetery (section E) in Medicine Hat beginning at 1:00 pm.