Elaine Maxine Bennett
March 20, 1923 - June 3, 2008
Obituary
Elaine Maxine Ross Bennett
Elaine Maxine Bennett Ross, aged 85 years, of Renton, Washington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 1:15 pm at her home in Maple Valley of natural causes.
Born March 20, 1923 in Renton, Washington, to Thomas Ross of Aberdeen, Scotland 1889 – 1963 and Selina Weir of South Prairie, Washington 1891 – 1974. Elaine had three siblings: her brother Jack Ross of Portland, Oregon, her sister Marjorie Peiroli Ross of Seattle, Washington, and her brother Charles Ross of Tenino, Washington. Elaine married April 7, 1942 at her family home in Seattle, Washington, to Samuel Bennett of Salem New Jersey, who received the honor of Silver Star and Purple Heart for his courageous service with the US Army in France and Germany during World War II. She resided at her family home in the Skyway area of Seattle, Washington from childhood until March 1997, and then she resided at her home in the Maple Valley area of Renton, Washington with her daughter, Sandra. She attended Renton Assembly of God since 1963. Elaine was a cancer survivor, and she was enthusiastically supported by her entire family in the ‘Relay for Life’ by the American Cancer Society. Elaine was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is deeply missed by her adoring family.
Elaine is survived by her daughter Margaret Edna Johnston Bennett and her son-in-law Robin Alan Johnston of Auburn, Washington, by her daughter Sandra Elaine Bennett of Maple Valley, Washington, and by her son David Samuel Bennett of Spanaway, Washington. She is also survived by her grandson Kevin Samuel Johnston of Portland, Oregon, her granddaughter Kari Lynn Preis Johnston and Kari’s partner Richard Glenn Ian Preis of Tacoma, Washington, and her granddaughter Jennifer Colleen Johnston of Auburn, Washington. She is survived also by her great-grandson Kyle Sebastian Johnston-Preis and her great-granddaughter Amber Elaine Preis of Tacoma, Washington. Elaine is also survived by her Sister Marjorie Peiroli Ross of Seattle, Washington and by her Brother Charles Ross of Centralia, Washington.
Elaine was predeceased by her beloved husband Samuel Bennett, who passed September 26, 1997, and by her brother Jack Ross of Portland, Oregon, who passed February 2007.
Memorial Services to be held Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 2:00 pm at the home of Margaret and Robin Johnston, 37711 38th Ave S, Auburn, WA 98001. Graveside services to be announced. Interment will be at Washington Memorial Park 16445 International Boulevard SeaTac, WA 98188 in care of Bonney Watson. Please send any donations to the American Cancer Society. For more information, please call Robin or Margaret Johnston at 253 838-1885.
Grandma was like third mom to me. There is so many things I like to say to my grandma but here are some reasons I like to share with you. She was confident, loveable, careing, and funny. “I CAN DO ANYTHING GRANDMA!” I will always miss my Gramma Lanie.
Gramma will always be my “Shining Star”. I’m honored to have had such a wonderful woman nurture and love me. She was truley devoted to her faith, her children, and the love of her life. I will miss her words of wisdom, and the way she would say to the kids, “THE DEVIL IS A LIEYA!!” She was selfless and beautiful. I will miss her terribly.
We Send our Deepest condolences,To My Mom Margaret,Dad Robin,Aunt Sandy,Uncle David,and Aunt Marge. Even though Grandma Elaine was my step Grandma,We loved her so much, She brought a lot of happiness to everyone,and always had a smile on her face. She will be missed. We love you. Your Step Granddaughter Tracie,Husband Robert, and Great Grandchildren Brittni Nichole Johnston and Joseph Boykin.