Home > United States of America > Washington > King County > Kent > Tahoma National Cemetery > Edwin Hugh Benton

Edwin Hugh Benton

Birth	:	22 Jun 1931 Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
Death	:	7 Mar 2020
Burial	:	Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, King County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.3872223, -122.0935440
Plot	:	Section 10B Site 591
Inscription	:	IC3 US NAVY KOREA
Description	:	Edwin Hugh Benton was born on June 22, 1931 in Seattle, WA, to parents Ivy E. Benton and Robert H. Benton. He was the middle of three children (he had an older sister and a younger brother). His parents moved to Puyallup, WA, when Edwin was a young boy, and he spent the majority of the rest of his life there. As a child he enjoyed working on model airplanes and experimenting with fireworks, especially cherry bombs. Fortunately, he survived his childhood with all digits intact and went on to become an electrician in... Read More	Edwin Hugh Benton was born on June 22, 1931 in Seattle, WA, to parents Ivy E. Benton and Robert H. Benton. He was the middle of three children (he had an older sister and a younger brother). His parents moved to Puyallup, WA, when Edwin was a young boy, and he spent the majority of the rest of his life there. As a child he enjoyed working on model airplanes and experimenting with fireworks, especially cherry bombs. Fortunately, he survived his childhood with all digits intact and went on to become an electrician in the navy from 1950 to 1954. He served during the time of the Korean War on a Navy destroyer escort, serving as an inner communications electrician. He also worked maintaining the gyro compass, and a acted as a gunner during times of conflict. While on shore leave in 1953, his sister, Roberta, set him up on a date with a young farm girl from Evergreen Valley named Nancy Bolender. Despite a disastrous first date with two flat tires, they ended out marrying on September 25, 1954. They were married for 65 years before Edwin’s passing and had five children – one boy and four girls. Edwin and his mother Ivy established a thriving floral shop in Puyallup in the late 1940s. He continued to work for, and eventually owned the florist shop (Benton's Twin Cedars Florist) until it was sold in 1981. He was known in the community for making beautiful funeral sprays and wedding baskets. After selling the florist shop, he was able to use his electrical and maintenance skills working for Pacific Lutheran University for about 13 years. In his retirement years he enjoyed traveling, reading and talking with people about his favorite subjects (healing, nutritional supplements, and his love for Jesus). He volunteered for many years helping the homeless in Tacoma and loved to talk about his volunteer experiences. He was a faithful family man and church member who delighted in being with his family and serving in various capacities at church. He will be fondly remembered for his love of telling jokes and his love of Jesus. He is survived by his wife Nancy, brother and sister, five children, 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Edwin Hugh Benton's memorial?
Edwin Hugh Benton's memorial is located at: Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, King County, USA.
When did Edwin Hugh Benton death?
Edwin Hugh Benton death on 7 Mar 2020 in
Where are the coordinates of the Edwin Hugh Benton's memorial?
Latitude: 47.3872223
Longitude: -122.0935440

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Hugh Benton

(1895 - 2004)

Ivy Evangeline Hedges Benton

(1900 - 1988)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Tahoma National Cemetery
Kent, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3872223, -122.0935440

2. Marker-Lagesson Cemetery
Maple Valley, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4083890, -122.0678160

3. House of Mercy Islamic Cemetery
Covington, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3725260, -122.1413610

4. Meridian Cemetery
Kent, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3567009, -122.1330032

5. Suise Creek Cemetery
Kent, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3727989, -122.1622009

6. Maple Valley Hobart Cemetery
Maple Valley, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4155998, -122.0044022

7. Landsburg Mine Number 1
Ravensdale, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3655834, -121.9896445

8. Ravensdale Cemetery
Ravensdale, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3571060, -121.9862810

9. Saint James Episcopal Church Columbarium
Kent, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3820000, -122.2160000

10. Hillcrest Burial Park
Kent, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3712006, -122.2173996

11. Saar Pioneer Cemetery
Kent, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4131012, -122.2182999

12. Black Diamond Cemetery
Black Diamond, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3112000, -122.0166800

13. White Lake Cemetery
Auburn, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2971992, -122.1903000

14. Pioneer Cemetery
Auburn, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3153000, -122.2221985

15. Greenwood Memorial Park
Renton, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4880981, -122.1703033

16. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Renton, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4832993, -122.1864014

17. Mess Family Cemetery
Seattle, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4350014, -122.2613983

18. Franklin Cemetery
Franklin, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2932014, -121.9673996

19. Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery
Franklin, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3045006, -121.9508972

20. Saint Patrick Catholic Cemetery
Kent, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4185982, -122.2791977

21. Seattle Pet Cemetery
Kent, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3895430, -122.2851050

22. Pet Haven Cemetery
Kent, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3895130, -122.2851660

23. Mountain View Cemetery
Auburn, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3063889, -122.2572174

24. Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church Co
Issaquah, King County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5262900, -122.0313650