Gary Speer Benest
May 16, 1939 — December 6, 2014
Gary S. Benest
Gary S. Benest of rural Climax, died on Saturday, December 6, 2014 in Eureka.
He was born on May 16, 1939, in Greenwood County, Kansas, the son of Marvin and Mary (Speer) Benest. On May 19, 1962, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Johnson in Eureka. They made their home near Severy until 1966 when they moved to Climax. He served on the Climax City Council for many years. He was a former member of the Kansas National Guard. In 1979, the family moved to a farm near Climax. He was a retired farmer and stockman.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn of the home; one son, Brian Benest; two daughters, Lisa Benest and Brenda Schlegel all of El Dorado; three grandchildren; one sister, Kathy Robert of Emporia; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at South Lawn Cemetery, in Severy, with Mr. Marty Taliaferro officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the Arthritis Foundation. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, which was in charge of service arrangements.
Gary S. Benest of rural Climax, died on Saturday, December 6, 2014 in Eureka.
He was born on May 16, 1939, in Greenwood County, Kansas, the son of Marvin and Mary (Speer) Benest. On May 19, 1962, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Johnson in Eureka. They made their home near Severy until 1966 when they moved to Climax. He served on the Climax City Council for many years. He was a former member of the Kansas National Guard. In 1979, the family moved to a farm near Climax. He was a retired farmer and stockman.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn of the home; one son, Brian Benest; two daughters, Lisa Benest and Brenda Schlegel all of El Dorado; three grandchildren; one sister, Kathy Robert of Emporia; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at South Lawn Cemetery, in Severy, with Mr. Marty Taliaferro officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the Arthritis Foundation. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, which was in charge of service arrangements.
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