Robert Reese Bennett

Brigham City - Robert Reese Bennett, a man of God, passed away Friday afternoon in a bicycle accident.
He was born September 5, 1959 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Robert DuVal and Geraldine Reese Bennett. Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father and friend. Bob and his wife Karen, recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and are the parents of six daughters.
Bob was an avid sportsman and died doing one of his favorite things, riding his bike. He was training for his fourth Logan to Jackson race. He loved the outdoors and was an enthusiastic hunter and fisherman. He loved to hike the back country with his family. One of his favorite sporting activities was to watch his girls play soccer and help to referee their games.
With the urging of his wife, he became a well-rounded kind of a guy who enjoyed music. He loved to attend concerts and plays with his musical wife and family. He also loved to sing and sang lead in the local barbershop quartet Purple Sage.
Bob spent his childhood in Boulder, Colorado; Arkansas City, Kansas; and Bountiful, Utah. He graduated from Bountiful High School with high honors in 1977. He attended the University of Utah where he obtained his B.S. in chemistry. He then finished his graduate work (also at the U) for a PhD in chemistry under Dr. Bill Breckenridge.
Dr. Bennett was employed at ATK Launch Systems as manager of the Propellant, Explosives and Pyrotechnics Research Department. He was recognized as a world class expert in the development of new propellant formulations. His coworkers and employees came to regard him as a man of integrity who acted with intelligence, dependability and thoughtfulness.
Bob loved his Father in Heaven, his Savior, his wife, his beautiful girls, his work, and riding his bike. He served two years in the Ohio, Cleveland mission in 1978-1980. He was currently serving as a member of the bishopric in the Brigham City 23rd Ward, Brigham City Utah North Stake. He had a deep love of the gospel of Jesus Christ and was a gifted and knowledgeable scriptorian. His understanding and testimony of the Father's plan of happiness for his children is an inspiration to those who knew him.
Bob is survived by his wife Karen, daughter Emily(Ryan) Cornelison, Sarah (Isaac) Christensen, Nichole, Michelle, Hannah, and Calli. He was looking forward to his first two grandsons later this year. He is also survived by his father Robert DuVal Bennett; sisters Deb Bennett, Kathy (Val) Edwards, and Judy (Mike) Morgan.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday May 22 at 11:00 am the the Brigham City North Stake Center 620 North 300 East Brigham City. Friends may call on Monday May 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Myers Mortuary 205 South 100 East Brigham City and on Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:40 am at the church.
Interment will be at the Brigham City Cemetery.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
May 21, 2007
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceBrigham City North Satke Center
620 North 300 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
May 22, 2007
11:00 AM
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302
May 22, 2007
12:00 PM