John Ray Bennett

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• FamilySearch ID: KWZZ-7CR
• Initiatory (LDS): 3 Jul 1947, ALBER

John married Isabel R Steed on 24 Jun 1931 in Great Falls, Cascade, Montana, United States. Isabel (daughter of William Henry Steed and Mary Lucetta Robinson) was born on 26 Mar 1905 in Cardston, Cardston, Alberta, Canada; was christened on 24 May 1905; died on 17 May 1991 in Magrath, Cardston, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 21 May 1991 in Magrath Cemetery, Cardston, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LXRK-HPS
• Initiatory (LDS): 24 Oct 1951, ALBER

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• FamilySearch ID: LNZY-QWX
• Initiatory (LDS): 23 Aug 1956

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On 29 October, 2022, William (Bill) Ray Bennett passed peacefully, at th e age of 86 , from this life to the loving arms of his family that have p receded him.
He was born January 20th, 1936 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada but was ble ssed to be raised on a farm in Spring Coulee, Alberta as the 2nd child o f Ray and Isabel (Steed) Bennett. There he learned to work in the happy c ompany of his 4 brothers, (Donald, Gerald, Richard, and Brian Bennett an d 1 sister, Corrine (Bennett) Chipman. Theirs was a loving home.

Bill excelled in his early school years earning the “Governor General Awa rd” given to the student graduating with the highest grade point averag e from a Canadian high school.

Upon graduating he served a 2 year mission in South Africa for the Churc h of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He then went on to get a Bachelor 's Degree in Civil Engineering and later a Master's Degree in Business Ad ministration.

Bill married Carol Bullock of Raymond, Alberta in the Cardston Alberta Te mple on March 1, 1961. They were married for 61 years and were blessed t o have 6 children: Karen Young, David, Mark, Sandy Nielson, Dean, and Mic hael. Bill and Carol, together with their children, moved 18 times. No, h e wasn't in the military! It was either because of job changes, expandin g family, or the desire for an upgrade.

Bill worked for 12 years in Michigan for Ford Motor Company, overseeing t he construction of dealerships and then spent the rest of his working car eer working for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the co nstruction and maintenance of chapels .

In Bill's leisure time he loved to read, explore new roads, collect rocks , go as high as he was able, and collect genealogy. He loved to learn.

Bill served faithfully in many callings in his Church until his failing h ealth interfered. Some of the callings he held were : Ward Clerk, Ward Mi ssion Leader, High Councilman, Bishop's Counsellor, and Temple Ordinanc e Worker.

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• Initiatory (LDS): 5 Dec 1959, ALBER

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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.