Kathleen A. Bennett

Kathleen Alice Bennett, born October 24, 1923, passed away peacefully at her home on May 24, 2013, surrounded by her family. Kathleen was preceded in death by her first husband, William Vernal Clonts, in 1949. and her second husband, William Edward Bennett, in 2007. Kathleen was very creative becoming a beautician to support her family after the death of her first husband. While working in Kansas City, Missouri, friends introduced her to "Billy" Bennett whom she married in 1953. Bill was in the United States Air Force so during her life. she was able to live in and experience such places as Liverpool and London, England; Scotland; and in the states: California; Virginia; Hawaii; and Texas. During her time as a military wife, she was a journalist for a newspaper in Hawaii and was elected president of the Non-commissioned Officers Wives Club. She also became an accomplished cake decorator teaching the art to others. Kathleen enjoyed crocheting and embroidery. As a volunteer, Kathleen worked with disabled children. In her leisure, she racked up many bowling trophies. After she and her now retired husband moved to Red Bluff in 1968, Kathleen decided to go back to school and become a certified bookkeeper. She then went to work for several local companies including a local furniture store, Hartung's bakery where she put her cake decorating skills to good use. Titan Security, and her husband's business Bill's Lock Shop. Her creative flair then led her to take painting lessons from noted local artist Frank Adams. Her paintings adorn her own and many other homes. After Bill's "second retirement." they enjoyed many local outings and some traveling, but what they primarily shared was a deep and abiding love for one another and the home that they built together here in Red Bluff. What they enjoyed most of all was gardening and sharing this home they created with their sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Kathleen is survived by her sons Robert G. Clonts and Vernal L. Clonts; daughters in law, Dallas L. Clonts and Elvira H. Clonts; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Services will be held at Shepard's House of Prayer, 609 Monroe St., Red Bluff, May 30, 2013, 12 noon.

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