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Allan Scott “Al” Bentley

Birth	:	15 Mar 1922 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Sep 2016 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Slater Cemetery, Slater, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8713989, -93.6753006
Description	:	Allan S. Bentley, age 94, of Ames, died peacefully in his home Sept. 13, surrounded by his wife and family. Allan was born on March 15, 1922 on the family farm south of Ames, the son of O.R. (Russell) and Helen Bentley. He graduated from Napier High School in 1938 at the age of 16, and then Iowa State College with a BS in Dairy Husbandry in 1946. Beginning his career in Elkader, IA as the Clayton County Youth Assistant, he organized thirty-five new 4-H groups. While in northeast Iowa, he met Evelyn Allert, the love... Read More	Allan S. Bentley, age 94, of Ames, died peacefully in his home Sept. 13, surrounded by his wife and family. Allan was born on March 15, 1922 on the family farm south of Ames, the son of O.R. (Russell) and Helen Bentley. He graduated from Napier High School in 1938 at the age of 16, and then Iowa State College with a BS in Dairy Husbandry in 1946. Beginning his career in Elkader, IA as the Clayton County Youth Assistant, he organized thirty-five new 4-H groups. While in northeast Iowa, he met Evelyn Allert, the love of his life. They married on September 5, 1948 in Giard, IA. Settling in Ames, Allan partnered with his father on Suneslope Farm, where they raised registered purebred Guernsey dairy cows. Installing one of the first milking parlors in the state allowed the operation to expand to 70 cows, milked twice per day. Allan's numerous recognitions in the dairy industry included being named Distinguished Iowa Dairyman in 1964 and an Honorary ISU Dairy Science member in 1979. After retiring from full time farming in 1989, he and Evelyn enjoyed being in their new home and taking special trips. Allan and Evelyn raised two sons and four daughters on their farm and encouraged and supported them in 4-H, school and church activities. Allan was also an avid Iowa State Cyclones fan. With a lifelong love of music, Allan sang in church choirs, Ametones Barbershop Chorus, Ames Choral Society, Golden K Singers, and Songbirds. He was a member of the American Guernsey Association, Gideons, Golden K Kiwanis, and the Napier United Methodist Church. Allan is survived by his wife Evelyn, his children, Denny (Julie) Bentley, Becky (Kim) Christiansen, Jane (Jim) Weaver all of Ames, Carol (Curt) Bentley-Iverson of Decorah, Mary (Maury) Wills of Adel, and Scott Bentley (Sarah Buob) of Madison WI, 16 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Vera Willhoit, Doris Cousin, and Donna Armburg. A visitation will be 4-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, with an 11:00 a.m. funeral service on Monday, Sept. 19 at Napier United Methodist Church in Napier, Iowa. Burial will be held at Slater Cemetery in Slater. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: Gideon's, Hope Ministry of Des Moines, and Reach Beyond. Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care

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Where is Allan Scott “Al” Bentley's memorial?
Allan Scott “Al” Bentley's memorial is located at: Slater Cemetery, Slater, Story County, USA.
When did Allan Scott “Al” Bentley death?
Allan Scott “Al” Bentley death on 13 Sep 2016 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Allan Scott “Al” Bentley's memorial?
Latitude: 41.8713989
Longitude: -93.6753006

Family Members:

Parent

Oscar Russell Bentley

(1891 - 1993)

Helen Josephine Blakely Bentley

(1892 - 1972)

Spouse

Evelyn Ruth Allert Bentley

(1927 - 2018)

Siblings

Vera Bernice Bentley Willhoit

(1918 - 2013)

Doris M “Deb” Bentley Cousin

(1927 - 2012)

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