Gerald Allen Bennett (Jed), 84, of Marysville, Washington, passed away Oct. 20, 2022, in Everett, Washington. He was born in Virginia, Idaho, June 20, 1938, to George Albert Bennett and Millie Christensen.
The family moved to Tooele, Utah, when Jed was two years old. He graduated from Tooele High School in 1958, and signed up for the National Guard. He and others from Tooele were called up when the military was augmented during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He served at Fort Lewis, Washington.
He was married to Carol Millward of Grantsville. Two daughters were born to them, Debbie Bennett of West Jordan, Utah; and Cindy (Dave) Westover of Riverton, Utah. Later he married Barbara Harman of Tooele and acquired a stepson, Vern (Joanne) Harman, Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Jed worked a number of years at Safeway in Salt Lake, Utah; Kennecott Copper of Magna, Utah; and B. F. Goodrich (Tramco) in Everett, Washington. He was a member of Tooele Eagles #164 and the Elks Lodge in Tooele. He was also a member of Shoultes Ward LDS Church in Marysville. He was an excellent gardener and could grow anything. He was also great cook, as well as a skilled carpenter, especially cabinetry. Attention to detail served him well in all his pursuits.
He is survived by a sister Ruth Oborn, Payson, Utah; and a brother Gary (Barbara) Bennett, Greeley, Colorado; two daughters Debbie and Cindy; one stepson Vern; and his wife of 41 years, Barbara. Two granddaughters and two great-grandsons also survive him, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, 804 State Avenue, in Marysville, Washington. Interment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery.