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| Name |
Evelyn Corinne Bennett |
| Birth |
15 Oct 1937 |
Cardston, Alberta, Canada  |
| Gender |
Female |
| Initiatory (LDS) |
5 Dec 1959 |
ALBER |
| FamilySearch ID |
KWZN-N3Q |
| Death |
3 Sep 2022 |
Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States |
| Burial |
9 Sep 2022 |
Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States |
| Headstones |
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| Person ID |
I178058 |
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| Last Modified |
25 Feb 2024 |
| Father |
John Ray Bennett, b. 21 Dec 1899, Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States d. 19 Nov 1981, Spring Coulee, Cardston, Alberta, Canada (Age 81 years) |
| Mother |
Isabel R Steed, b. 26 Mar 1905, Cardston, Cardston, Alberta, Canada d. 17 May 1991, Magrath, Cardston, Alberta, Canada (Age 86 years) |
| Marriage |
24 Jun 1931 |
Great Falls, Cascade, Montana, United States |
| Family ID |
F3307 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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- Obituary:
Evelyn “Corinne” Chipman was born in Cardston, Alberta, Canada on Octobe r 15, 1937 to Ray & Isabel Bennett. She was the third child and had 5 bro thers. Corinne passed away in Boise ID, on Sept 3, 2022. She was 84 year s old.
Corinne grew up on a farm in Spring Coulee, Alberta. She attended the Uni versity of Alberta and obtained her Teaching Certificate. She taught elem entary school in Edmonton, Alberta.
She married the love of her life, Jack Chipman, in December 1959 in the C ardston Alberta Temple. They moved to Logan, UT where he was attending Ut ah State University. She worked so he could get his Engineering degree. T hey raised 5 children and lived in 5 states. Family vacations were ofte n in Alberta, Canada. Jack and Corinne served a mission for the Church o f Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sydney, Australia in the Microfil m Ordering Center. They were married 63 years.
Corinne was a great example of hard work. Growing up on a farm, she lear ned to work hard. She also taught her children the value of work. She a ssigned them chores and taught them about their responsibilities. Her so n Alan remembers her mentoring him with his newspaper route, ensuring tha t he delivered the papers and collected payments monthly.
Corinne valued education. Her daughter Lyn said her mom was always tryin g to improve, and it instilled in Lyn a desire to excel. Corinne enrolle d her children in music lessons and dance lessons, and supported her son s in their scouting experiences. In her later years, Corinne enjoyed lea rning during BYU Education Week and Women’s Conference.
Corinne loved to dance and loved music. As a child, she took tap, balle t and tumbling classes and her daughter Jacki said her mom enjoyed remini scing about her dance experience. She loved music, especially the primar y songs and hymns. She was always in the ward choir, and she taught he r children primary songs and hymns. Her last calling was that of ward ch orister, which she loved and fulfilled diligently.
Corinne loved traveling, and some of her travels included tours to Englan d, Australia and New Zealand.
Corinne loved people and loved being with people. She lovingly served al l in her circle of influence. She served in her community, church and fam ily. She served as an election poll worker and worked during the 2000 Ce nsus. She served in many leadership positions in the church - she taugh t institute, seminary and primary, served as stake primary president an d as ward relief society and primary president, served as a ward choriste r, and more. She loved all those she served. She also loved going to soc ial events. Whether it was a play, a concert or a Relief Society even t - she enjoyed being in the thick of things. She loved spending time wi th her family. She took time to attend baptisms, baby blessings, weddings , family reunions, babysit grandchildren, and more. She faithfully too k pictures at every family gathering, which she labeled and organized int o albums. Family time and other social events put a smile on her face an d a twinkle in her eye.
She is survived by her loving husband Jack Chipman, her children Lyn (Lyl e) Ellis, Jacki (Jim) Divis, Gordon (Heidi) Chipman, Alan (Lacy) Chipman , Daryl (Laurel) Chipman, 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, broth ers Bill, Jerry, Dick, Brian Bennett, and many nieces, nephews, and cousi ns.
She is predeceased by her brother Don Bennett and her grandson Bennett Ch ipman.
Funeral Services: Friday, September 9, 2022 at Relyea Funeral Chapel, 31 8 N. Latah Street, Boise, ID. The Viewing is at 9am, the Funeral Servic e is at 10am, with the Dedication of the Grave immediately following th e service, in the Morris Hill Cemetery, 317 N. Latah Street, Boise, ID. ( All times are MST.)
A livestream link is available at the link listed below under "Service." It will also be available to view after the service for approximately 6 0 days.
We would like to thank the caregivers at Overland Court, Keystone Healt h and Keystone Hospice for their heartfelt care given to mom and family . We also express our gratitude to Relyea Funeral Chapel for their excell ent service.
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