May 25, 2013

Ella Bennett

a08 bennettElla N. Bennett of Paonia died Oct. 21, 2012, at the Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center in Paonia. She was 91. She lived most of her life in Hotchkiss and Crawford.


At her request, no services will be held.

Mrs. Bennet was born July 19, 1921, to Eugene and Alie (Foust) Bailey in Silgo, Mo. She was raised and attended schools in Desloge, Mo.

She moved to Eagle where she married Rollie Owens. Mr. Owens died on Nov. 6, 1976.

She married Wallace Bennett in 1981. The couple traveled each summer including four trips to Alaska. Mr. Bennett died on Feb. 17, 1991.

Mrs. Bennett enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, taking care of her home, spending time with her family and reading God's word.

She is survived by her son, Jack Owens and his wife Mary of Mimbres, N.M., her daughter, Jeannie Courter and her husband Chuck of Parker; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by thirteen brothers and sisters; and two husbands.

Memorial contributions may be made to a church of the donor's choice.

Arrangements were handled by Taylor Funeral Service and Crematory.

View the Internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at taylorfuneralservice.com.

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