Bobbie Lee Bench

Jun. 29, 1935 - Jun. 17, 2018

Date of Service: Jun. 25, 2018

Bobbie Lee Bench BURLEY – Bobbie Lee Bench, an 82-year-old resident of Burley, died Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Cassia Regional Hospital.

She was born June 29, 1935, in Rupert, Idaho, the daughter of Gilbert and Zena Harrison Robbins. She graduated from Rupert High School and LDS Seminary in 1953. She married Norman Thomas Bench on May 13, 1953, in the Idaho Falls Idaho LDS Temple. Together, they had ten children.

She was a stalwart member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings and responsibilities throughout her life. She served as nursery leader, visiting teacher, Cub Scout leader, district scout leader, and, used her musical talent as pianist in Primary and Relief Society.

Bobbie owned and managed Bench’s Nuts & Things for 35 years and enjoyed her association with her many customers. She liked to sew and sewed all of her children’s clothing. Additionally, she was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning and dry-food packing. She also had a wonderful relationship with her bowling-league friends and bowled over 200 many times. However, her greatest joy and love was her family. She was very proud of all her children and their accomplishments.

She is survived by her children, Michael R. (Sheree) Bench, Dorian R. (Melissa) Bench, Zena Rae Bench, Galen R. (YenYen) Bench, Janiece (Rio) Hirai, Adrian R. (Sheila) Bench, Jay R. (Merijane) Bench, and Lee R. (Patty) Bench; 27 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; a sister, Renay Esther Vickers; and her brother, Barry Gilbert Robbins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Jule Ann Bench; youngest son, Gary R. Bench; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 25, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Pella 1st Ward, located at 152 W. 400 S., of Burley, with Bishop Trent Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Pella Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. preceding the service at the church.