David M. Bentz

David Bentz of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away on June 5, 2014. He was born in Scotland, SD in 1932. Parents were David and Anna and there were six siblings. He attended Scotland High, Southern State Teachers and U of SD receiving his Masters Degree. After his graduation, he finished his time in the Marines at OCS and receiving his commission as a 1st Lt. In 1954 David married Marlene Williamson in Scotland and they moved to Camp Pendleton, CA. He considered making the Marines his career, but wanted to coach and teach. David started in Plankinton, SD for 5 years, Lennox, SD for 2 years and then to Sheldon, IA as coach and counselor. Eventually he joined Northwest Iowa Community College as Dean of Student Services. During those years three children were born; Bradley, Marcia and Jeffrey. In 1987 he and Marlene moved to AZ and was a Dean at Central AZ College until retiring at 72. He loved his family who all live in AZ and enjoyed granddaughters Emily and Kady Bentz. He spent as much time as he could with all of them. David was a football player and enjoyed all sports. He was also an avid gardener and enjoyed travelling. His wife and family mourn his passing. There will be a Memorial Service at Valley of the Sun Funeral Home & Cemetery in Chandler, AZ on June 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with internment in the military section. Arrangements under the direction of Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, Chandler, AZ., to leave condolences visit www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com.