Eva K. Bennett
Thursday, September 4, 1924
Date of Death:
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Age:
88 years old
Thursday, September 4, 1924
Date of Death:
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Age:
88 years old
Thursday, September 4, 1924
Date of Death:
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Age:
88 years old
Eva K. Bennett
Eva Katherine Bennett, 88 of Rochester passed away on January 17, 2013 at Cedarview Care Center in Owatonna, MN.
Eva Katherine Lind was born on September 4, 1924, one of ten children, to Heinrich and Anna Lind in Windsor, Colorado. She graduated from Windsor High School as Salutatorian of her class. She moved to Minnesota and lived with her relatives in Bemidji, where she began her nursing education. She later moved to Rochester and enrolled in the St. Mary’s School of Nursing, graduating in 1952 as a Registered Nurse. She was a member of the Lambda Beta Society, a national honor society for the profession of Respiratory Care. Eva worked at St. Mary’s Hospital until her retirement. She became a private duty nurse, and later worked for the Salvation Army Adult Daycare Program which included playing the organ for services. She was active in the Mayo E.C.G. (Electrocardiogram) training program with her good friend Jeff Ward.
Eva loved music, playing the piano, pump-organ and calliope for many years. She also enjoyed teaching and baking.
She is survived by a daughter Sheila Bennett(special friend Jim Cash) of Midwest City, OK, sons James “Jim” Bennett of Hayfield, Randolph “Randy” Bennett of Rochester, six grandchildren Ana, Blair, Amy, Katherine, Jamie, Daniel and eight great-grandchildren Alexis, Jacqulyn, Aryka, Gage, Kaylee, Blake, Cheyne and Colby.
She is preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, and five brothers and a granddaughter Elizabeth.
A memorial service for Eva will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rochester. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial of ashes will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens at a later date.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Eva K. Bennett has received the following condolences.
Hi Randy, Sheila and Jim:
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We haven't seen each other for a very long time, but I did want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Take care -
sorry about the passing of eva my mom is up there will pray for all of you angie and daivd
What a wonderful woman! You will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sheila, Jim, and Randy,
All of us here at the Salem One Condo's miss Eva very much. We want to extend our
deepest sympathies to you and your families, and wish you only the best in the future.
Salem One Condo Freinds and Neighbors
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bennett family for your loss. Our deepest sympathies.
Our deepest sympathy to your family for your loss. Eva was a great lady. I remember going over to her house and just sit down and visit. She always had a smile for us when we would just stop by the house. She will be thought of often.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Jim and Ginger Darr
Sheila and family,
Sorry to hear of your Mom's death. She was such a nice lady and I know you will miss her.
Colleen
Randy,Sheila, and Jim,
You have my deepest sympathy. Your mom was a very sweet and understanding person. It's been many years since I have seen her, but still remember the good conversations and the great smile she brought to all of us.
Your in our prayers..
Bob Lien
St Cloud Minn
Jim, Bobbie and I wish to express our condolences to you and your family.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sadness, and grieving due to your mother passing.
Ray and Bobbie
Jim, Sheila, and Randy,
Paula and I are very sorry to hear about your mother. I have many good memories and she was a very good and caring person.
Mike and Paula Halverson
Mason City, IA.