Robert Frederick Frederic Bentley

Birth: Aug. 17, 1937 El Paso El Paso County Texas, USA Death: Dec. 29, 2004 Maricopa County Arizona, USA

Robert Frederic Bentley died Thursday, Dec 30, 2004. Born August 17, 1937 in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca and eight amazing children, Elizabeth (Robert) Gunnell, Andrea (Darren) Rollins, Robert T. (Angela) Bentley, Joanna (Scott) Lee, J. Richard (Chanda) Bentley, Brian L. (Janna) Bentley, Mark F. (Lori) Bentley, C. Blake Bentley and 23 grandchildren. In addition, Bob has five surviving brothers and sisters, and a loving mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Benner A. Hall.

Bob and Becky were married February 2, 1962 in the Mesa Arizona Temple and have had great adventures together for almost 43 years. Bob served a mission in Argentina for the L.D.S. church. He was a funny, tender, and kind friend, husband, father and grandfather. He loved music of almost any kind. A fine choral conductor, he played the piano, trumpet, pipe, (in bottle bands), and had a lovely tenor voice. He was an attorney, graduating from NYU Law School in 1965. Bob will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2005. Services will be held at the LDS Brimhall Ward Building, 1249 S. 48th St., Mesa, AZ at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2005, with visitation one-hour prior to services. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be sent to Hospice Family Care, Inc., 1550 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa, AZ 85210

Published in the Daily Herald on 1/5/2005.