Thomas R. Bennett

Thomas R. Bennett Sr passed away peacefully at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’ Alene surrounded by family on April 21, 2022, at the age of 73.

He was born June 29, 1948, in Sandpoint, Idaho to Aubrey and June Elaine Bennett, the youngest of three. He started dating Cheryl Editha Curless when he was 15, and she 14. In 1968 following high school, he joined the Army, and three months later, he married Cheryl on December 28, 1968. He was honorably discharged in September 1971, and they moved back to Bonners Ferry, where they started a family. After moving back, he went to work for North Hill and later for the City of Bonners Ferry until retiring in 2020

He was an active member of Search and Rescue, Paradise Valley Fire Department, and Bonners Ferry Fire Department, which he enjoyed very much. He loved spending time with his family, the outdoors, woodworking, animals (especially his cats), and working on cars. He is going to be very missed.

He is survived in death by his wife, Cheryl Editha Curless, siblings, Audrey Schenck, Mary Dirks (Gaylord), sons, Thomas Rawlin Jr (Heather), Patrick Wayne (Genny), and Jason Brian (Jessica), grand-children, Jason Steen (Lakyne), Thomas Bennett III, Paige Bennett, Kaylee Bennett, Konner Bennett, Shelby Cochran (Brad), and Rocky Garcia, great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Jason Jr, Ondrea, Rayne, Avery, and Saylor.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents, Aubrey and Elaine Bennett, and brother-in-law, Cliff Schenck.

Services will be held April 30th at 12pm at First Baptist Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Potluck to follow, as well as sharing happy memories .