Dean R Bench

LOGAN - Dean R. Bench, 81, passed away suddenly, due to complications of surgery, on April 7, 2015. He was born July 17, 1933 in Preston, Idaho to John Bench and Blanch Spillman. He married Joyce M. Mathews October 10, 1953. They were later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple.

Dean served in the U.S. Army during the North Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He was employed by Sego Dairy for five years then worked as a Logan City firefighter and EMT for 21 years. Following his retirement from the Logan City Fire Department he was employed by Texaco, as a fuel distributor, then USU Transportation for an additional 14 years, finally retiring in 2004, at the age of 71.

Throughout his life, Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Following his retirement, he and Joyce, traveled throughout Utah, enjoying the outdoors. They loved their camping trips.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Merlene Bench; son; Larry (Julie) Bench; 4 grandchildren; Brock (Brooke) Bench, Nicole (Brett) Herbst, Logan Bench, and Jessie (Matt) Densley. Dean has 9 great grandchildren.

Active in his community, Dean was a member of the LDS church, Good Sam Camping Club, Golden Spike Bikers, and the American Legion. He was an exemplary husband, a loving father, a jolly grandpa and friend.

Throughout his life, Dean was a kind hearted and happy person, making those around him feel good. He found joy in life's simple things. He was an example of how to truly love someone shown by the beautiful way he treated and cared for his wife. Dean and Joyce were married for 61 years.

We Love You Deano!

A viewing will be held at the Allen-Hall Mortuary 34 East Center Street, Logan, Utah on April 11, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A graveside tribute and service will be held at 1:00 p.m., following the viewing, at the Logan City Cemetery, located at 1000 North 1200 East, Logan, Utah.