Obituary: Earl Bennett Fillmore

Earl Bennett Fillmore 1926 ~ 2005 Earl Bennett Fillmore, 78, died from complications of diabetes February 7, 2005, while surrounded by his family. Born May 3, 1926 to Marvin W. and Isabella Bennett Fillmore in Garfield, Utah. Earl graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He married Beverly Flint in 1945, later divorced. He married Helen Lund on August 31, 1976. He worked for the Flint Distributing Co. and later for the Earl B. Fillmore Co. dealing in the coin-operated laundry business. Earl was a loving family man. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a gifted craftsman. His playhouses, dollhouses, rocking horses and so many other items are treasured by his family. He loved to help and serve others. The last few years he was a volunteer in the Bridge Reading Program at Lincoln Elementary School and loved reading with the children. Earl was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he held many positions. Survived by his wife, Helen; four children, Patricia Knapp (Ralph), Bonnie Talbot (Terry), Robert F. Fillmore (Pam), and Susan Beaudoin (Jim); two step-daughters, Susan Wollstenhulme (Dave), Vicky Smith (Ed); 24 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille F. Whaley. Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005 at the Cottonwood Mortuary Chapel, 4670 S. Highland Dr. at 1:30 p.m. A viewing will be held prior to the service 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Holladay Memorial Cemetery.