Karen Marie Bennight

Karen M. Bennight, beloved wife, mother and friend passed away peacefully on Feb 17, 2017 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born in Wichita, Kansas Jan 26, 1966 an only child of Phyllis and the late Raymond Paz. Since Karen's father was in the Air Force she started elementary school in California, then moved to England where she completed her education. After finishing school she found her calling working in the Civilian Personnel office for the Department of Defense. Karen later on started to work for the Department of Defense Schools and finished her career there. In April of 1985 she met her future husband William G. E. Bennight III (Bill) at RAF Lakenheath and were married in June of 1986. In 1988 both Karen and Bill transferred to Okinawa, Japan where their first child Billy was born. In 1992 they all transferred back to England where their second child Alicia was born. Ending her husband's Air Force career in 2005, Karen and her family moved to Colorado Springs. Family and Friends were extremely important in her life and as her Mother had followed her to Colorado, Karen decided at this time to hang up her Department of Defense Schools hat and put on her, as she referred to it "Domestic Goddess apron". She leaves behind to cherish her memory, devoted husband, William G. E. Bennight III (Bill); loving children, William G. E. Bennight IV(Billy); Alicia C. M. Bennight both of Colorado; her loving mother Phyllis E. Paz as well as a host of wonderful nieces, nephews and loving friends. The Memorial Service will take place this Sunday, Feb 26, 2pm at the Mountain View Mortuary, 2350 Montebello Square Drive, Colorado Springs. All friends and family are invited to attend.