Earl L. Benedict passed away peacefully on May 24, 2013 at The Montecito Assisted Living in Peoria, AZ. where he resided this past year. Earl was born September 21, 1925 in Williamsport, PA. to Hovey R. and Anne Benedict. Earl served in the U.S. Army in the medical corp during WWII. After the war Earl married the love of his life Ada Wise and shared 64 wonderful years. Earl retired from Honeywell Bull in 1987, where he worked as an expeditor. Earl is survived by his grandchildren Jeffrey (Andrea) Mills, Heather (Chris)Ward and Marcus (Jennifer) Saries: adored great grandchildren Ronald Garcia, Zachary and Alexis Mills, Christopher, Kaitlynn, Tyler and Andrew Ward; Bella and Noah Saries; sister Dorothy (Ken) Allen, many nieces and nephews, and son-in-law Terry L. Mills and wife Janice. Earl was predeceased by wife Ada, daughter Diane L. Mills, brother Hovey E. and twin brother Merl. Donations in Earl’s name may be made to Banner Hospice 202 E. Earll Dr. Suite 160 Phoenix, AZ 85012. Condolences may be left for the family at www.phoenixmemorialmortuary.com. Services will be private.
