It is with great sadness, Jean C. Bennett 90 years old, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her beloved home overlooking Lake Ballinger on May 6, 2022. She was born in Seattle WA., Sept 26, 1931, and was raised in the Phinney Ridge and Ballard District. Jean graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. She married her loving husband Joseph (Joe) Bennett on April 26, 1952, they spent 70 wonderful years together. She was preceded in death by her parents Carl Oscar Dalthorp and Tomine Indreiten, and her twin sister Jane Dalthorp Duke. She is survived by her husband Joe Bennett, children daughter Terese (Teri) Williams (husband Tom), son Jeffrey Bennett, 4 granddaughter's, 10 great-grandchildren and many other family members. Jean was a member of the Daughters of Norway and prior Grand Lodge Secretary, Norse Home Board of Directors, Inga Frodesen Guild of Norse Home, and a member of Sons of Norway, and a Lady of the Nile, Shriners. Jean loved a good laugh, had a sharp wit, and loved to use her "gavel" at meetings to keep all the Norwegian sisters in tip top shape with the bylaws. Jean was a great hostess, she would also invite and hold meetings in her home. Co-Pilot Jean and Pilot Joe flew all over the San Jaun Islands, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, and Canada pleasure flying in light aircraft, and drove their RV to Anchorage, Alaska. Jean and Joe were also fortunate to fly internationally on the "big bird" jets. Jean loved her grandchildren very much, tho she made it known that she was a "Get-up & Go-Granny" not a "Stay-at-Home Granny"! Jean had a zest for life, a good heart and showed unconditional love and support from all whom shared their world with her, she will be dearly missed.
Family Graveside Service at Evergreen Washelli in the Norwegian Lutheran Section with Celebration of Life to follow.
Donations in remembrance of Jean Bennett:
Daughters of Norway. Valkyrien Lodge #1, Scholarship Fund.
Daughters of Norway
PO Box 99130
Lakewood, WA 98496
Shriner's Hospitals for Children
c/o Nile Shrine Center
6601 - 244th St Sw
Mountlake Terrace, WA. 98043
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