Barbara Bennett

Barbara Ilene Eldredge Bennett

October 23, 1947 – August 13, 2021

Barbara Ilene Eldredge Bennett, age73, passed away on August 13, 2021 at her home after a long 18 month battle with cancer and bone marrow disorder.  The family would like to thank the team from Quality Home Health and Hospice for their care, kindness and compassion while caring for Barbara.

Barbara was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.  She very much loved her family and friends.  Barbara enjoyed traveling with friends, going to the movies, musical theatre and crocheting. One of Barbara’s biggest joys in life was animals, especially dogs.   She always had a constant canine companion(s) at her side.

Barbara worked at Tooele Army Depot before retiring.  She later went on to work for Wells Fargo Bank where she retired from there as well.

Barbara is survived by sons David L. Bailey (Cindy Nelson), William Pat Bennett (Tamara Damerell), Michael F. Bennett (Lonnie Bennett) Joseph V. Bennett (Sherry Bennett), daughter Penny A. Bennett, 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, best friend Karen Strickland and her faithful canine companion Lola.

Graveside services will be held for family and close friends at Elysian Burial Gardens on Tuesday August 24, 2021 at 12 noon, 1075 East College Street (4580 South), Salt Lake City, Utah.   Friends may visit family from 10:00 – 11:00 am at Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. prior to graveside services.

You are invited to attend a reception immediately following the services at 6980 South Village River (Clubhouse)  Midvale, Utah.

Barbara requested donations to in lieu of flowers to be made to the animal rescue group Utah Animal Advocacy Foundation (U.A.A.F)  that rescued her beloved Lola.  Donations can be made at www.uaaf.org/donate or can mailed to U.A.A.F P. O. Box 651097 SLC, UT 84165-1097.