Lyle "Butch" Eugene Bennett

Lyle was born on March 17, 1942 to Harry and Dorothy Bennett in Fall Creek. He received his Biology degree at Western State College and began his career as a Game Warden on July 1, 1966, he retired after serving 32 years with the Division of Wildlife. He married Sue Heldman and they raised two children Tammy Kinney and Matt Bennett on a small ranch in Norwood. He then remarried Wanda Gabardi and was a stepfather to Joe Gabardi, Lee Gabardi, Shane Gabardi and Kerry Griffith. Lyle and Wanda lived out their life on a small acreage in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Lyle had a passion for horses, hunting and fishing. He always had a good eye and a deep love for horses whether they were racing or roping. Fishing ran deep in his soul and could reel them in big or small, with or without worms and have the stories to go along side. He also was known for his quick wit and wicked sense of humor. He also loved to have fun, which was evident in his infectious smile and his kind spirit.

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, wife Wanda, and his sister Phyllis Joseph. He is survived by his children, stepchildren, grandchildren, nephews and his dog “Bear”.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Martin Mortuary, 550 North Avenue, Grand Junction, Colorado 81501.