BENNETT Harold

MR HAROLD ENNISS BENNETT, of Cardston, Alberta, beloved husband of the late Dora (Shields) Bennett, passed away peacefully at the Cardston hospital on July 16th, at the age of 92 years. Harold was born in Nightingale, Alberta, on May 4, 1921, the fourth of twelve children of Victor and Lois (Garner ) Bennett, and was raised in Magrath, Alberta. Harold is survived by his children, Rae Ann (Kim) Shipley of Barrhead, AB, Blair (Jane) Bennett of Calgary, AB, Barbara (Steve) Coombs of Sandy, Utah, Doug (Lorrie) Bennett of Raymond, AB, and Mark (Susan) Bennett of Cardston, AB; siblings Don (Iris), Garth (Sheila), Doug (Eleanor), Vernice Rhees, and Zina (Deane) Jensen, as well as twenty-eight grandchildren and seventy-one great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of sixty-six years, Dora, as well as his parents, Vic and Lois, and siblings Theron, Golda, Reid, Melba, Keith and Bruce. After finishing high school, Harold moved with his family to Edmonton, Alberta, where he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force, and served as a flight instructor during the Second World War. Harold married his eternal sweetheart on October 8, 1945 in the Cardston, Alberta Temple, and they raised their children in Edmonton, AB, where Harold worked as a registrar for the Alberta government (Lands and Forests) until his retirement in 1976. Harold and Dora enjoyed their retirement years in Raymond, Lethbridge and Cardston, and enjoyed spending their winters in Hawaii and Desert Hot Springs, California. Harold was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in many capacities, including Bishop and Temple President in Cardston, AB. He blessed the lives of his family and friends with his profound love, warmth, and sense of humor. Nothing gave Harold greater joy than to be surrounded by his posterity. The Funeral Service will be held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Street Chapel, Cardston, AB. on Saturday, July 20th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with President Larry Schow Officiating. Friends may meet the family at the Church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the Service. Interment to follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond, Alberta at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, those who desire may donate to a charity of their choice.
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