Oakville resident, John R. “Jack” Bennett, 89, passed away at Providence Centralia Hospital Jan. 19, 2019.
He graduated from Winona High School and moved with his family to Oakville, Wash. John was drafted into the United States Army, where he served during the Korean Conflict. After his service in the military, he worked on his family ranch and eventually opened his own hay and feed business as well as a trucking business, which he ran until he was 87 years old.
John’s pride and joy were his Shorthorn cattle, a love that he inherited from his father and started his own heard from the same bloodlines.
He is survived by his wife, Dona Jean Bennett; sons, John (Cynthia) Bennett and Kenneth (Susan) Bennett; daughter, Janet (Tim) Kier; brothers, Bill (Norma) Bennett, Donald (Phyllis) Bennett and Douglas (Gladys) Bennett; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. “Bill” Bennett and Marie Francis Bennett; son, Karl Bennett; and daughter, Judy Bennett.
No services are scheduled at this time, a celebration of life will be held on the family farm at a future date.
Arrangements are under the care of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary.
