Word has been received of the death of Dorothy G. Bennett on April 10, 2009 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Dorothy Lura Guyer was born October 12, 1906 in Sheridan, Wyoming to pioneer residents Edmund Grant Guyer and Anna Johnson Guyer. She received her early education in the Sheridan schools, later attending the University of California at Los Angeles and graduating from Hastings College, Hastings, Nebraska in 1930.

On August 20, 1930, Dorothy married William Eugene "Gene" Bennett, of Sheridan. The young couple settled in Buffalo, Wyoming, where Gene became associated with the Buffalo branch of the Pioneer Lumber Company.

Two children were born to the couple: a son, William E. (Bill) Bennett, Jr., and a daughter, Ruth Marian. Buffalo was the family,s home for nearly 40 years with the exception of temporary residences during World War II while Gene was on active duty in the Army.

In 1968, the couple built a retirement cottage in Story, Wyoming, where for six years they spent summers. Winters were spent in San Diego, California.

In 1974 they moved to Phoenix, Arizona, to be near their son's family.

Gene passed away in 1975.

In 1998, Dorothy moved to her daughter's home in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Dorothy retained her memberships in the Union Congregational Church of Buffalo, the Wyoming Chapter J of PEO Sisterhood, and Goldenrod Chapter #13 of O.E.S. She was also a former long time member of the Friends in Council Study Club in Buffalo.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son; a brother, Dr. E. E. Guyer; and a sister, Ruth C. Jones.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Rev. Lonnie and Marian Eschliman of Lincoln; daughter-in-law Yasuko Bennett of Goodyear, Arizona, 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial services were held at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, officiated by Pastors Dan Safarik and Lonnie Eschliman. A graveside service followed in West Resthaven Park Cemetery, Phoenix, Arizona.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Tabitha, 4720 Randolph Street, 68510.

The Sheridan Press - April 16, 2009.