Norman Thomas Bench

BURLEY - Norman Thomas Bench, 82, of Burley, died Saturday, June 6, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family members.

Norman was born April 27, 1933, in Mendon, Utah, the son of Leslie and Caroline Clegg Bench. He was a stalwart member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings and responsibilities throughout his life, which he fulfilled with pride and love for our Lord, Jesus Christ. He was also a member of the Boy Scouts of America, where he received the Silver Beaver Award. Norman was a loving husband and a dedicated father and grandfather who loved his family very much.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Lee Robbins Bench; children, Michael R. (Sheree) Bench, Dorian R. (Melissa) Bench, Zena Rae Bench, Julie Ann Bench, Galen R. (YenYen) Bench, Janiece (Rio) Hirai, Adrian R. (Sheila) Bench, Jay R. (Merijane) Bench, and Lee R. (Patty) Bench; 27 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brothers, Edwin (Martha) Bench, Ron (Carol) Bench; and sisters, Ruth (Gale) Stimpson, and Janice (Milton) Koyle.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol Hogg; brother, Verl Bench; youngest son, Gary R. Bench; and several grand and great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, at the Pella LDS Church, 160 W. 400 S., of Burley, with Bishop Trent Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the Pella Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, June 15, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church.