Charles L. D. Benedict |
| Posted 2009-11-26 by Edward Peed |
| The Copper Basin News; Kearny, Az. Charles L.D. Benedict passed away, peacefully, on Nov. 19, 2009, in Gilbert. Born June 17, 1921 in Wetumka, Oklahoma, he moved with his family to Phoenix when he was four years old. Later he moved to Hayden, where he met June Faye Rhodes, and they were married in June of 1941. They lived in Hayden until 1954, when they moved their family to San Manuel. Charles worked for ASARCO in Hayden, operated his own auto body business for some time, worked for the local Ford dealership as a mechanic, and then worked for Magma Copper Company for many years, until his retirement. Charles was a World War II Veteran, and had served in Germany during the war. He loved to work on cars, and loved his family. He was a wonderful father, and husband, and will be greatly missed. Charles was preceded in death by his wife, June Faye Benedict; his daughter, Diane Parisot; one son, Charles Glenn Benedict, who died in infancy; and, by his parents, John and Geneva Grey Benedict. Surviving Charles are his daughters, Beverly Lofgreen of Price, Utah, Debra Palmer of Gilbert, Janet Benedict of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Jeannie Derrick of Tucson; 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. A visitation and funeral service were held Tuesday morning, Nov. 24, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Manuel. Interment followed the services at Valley View Cemetery in Mammoth. The family was assisted by Griffith Mortuary. See Also: Find A Grave |
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