Benjamin Ray BRINGHURST

1926 - 2017  (90 years)

• Name	Benjamin Ray BRINGHURST  [2]
  	BENJAMIN RAY BRINGHURST September 26, 1926 - March 7, 2017 BIOGRAPHY Benjamin Ray Bringhurst, born September 26, 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away on March 7, 2017 at the Veterans Home in Ivins, Utah. Ben lived 90 years and brought laughter and smiles to many. Ben is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeannine Bringhurst, in March of 2016. Ben and Jeannine were married December 27, 1949 and later sealed in the St. George Temple. Ben leaves his sons David Bringhurst, Craig Bringhurst (Julie), Ben Bringhurst (Elizabeth), and brother, Reed Bringhurst (Marguerite), and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ben spent his youth in Toquerville, Utah, on his dad?s farm. People loved hearing stories from his mischievous youth. He honorably served in the United States Army during World War II. He served as a Staff Sergeant and went into Japan shortly after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Ben met his sweetheart, Jeannine, and they were happily married for 67 years. Ben tirelessly worked to support his family driving truck for his entire career. He worked grueling hours to provide his sons with opportunities. Ben spent his retirement years with his many friends doing his two great passions in life hiking and golfing. Many a times his family found him in the yard gardening and all looked forward to his squash, tomatoes, and carrots. His grandkids loved his perfectly green, manicured grass and looked forward to spending time with him there. Many hours were spent in the pursuit of croquet championships with Grandpa Bringhurst. He also donated much of his time at the cannery. He was strong and active into his late 80?s and kept his remarkable wit and sense of humor even through the trials of dementia. Ben showered his love on his many grandchildren affectionately calling them all ?little biscuit eaters.? The family would like to give special thanks to the VA home in Ivins and Payson where Ben resided in the memory unit for the last two years. We would also like to thank our extended family, Bishop Robinson and the Ward for all of their loving care throughout the years. A viewing will be held in the Cedar Stake Center, 155 East 400 South, Cedar City, Utah where Ben resided for the last 20 plus years. The viewing is Saturday, March 11, from 11:30 am to 12:30. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm in the same building. Interment is at Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent to www.sumortuary.com. Posted on Find A Grave by Sary Bitsoie [1]
  Birth	26 Sep 1926	Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Census	1940	Living with parents in Toquerville, Washington Co., Utah   [2]
  Death	7 Mar 2017	Ivins, Washington Co., Utah   [1]
  Burial	Cedar City Cemetery, Cedar City, Iron Co., Utah   [1]
  Person ID	I97608	Main Tree
  Last Modified	26 Feb 2020

  
  

  Father	Benjamin BRINGHURST,   b. 7 Jun 1891, Toquerville, Washington Co., Utah d. 21 Aug 1976, Toquerville, Washington Co., Utah (Age 85 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Mother	Berneice GATES,   b. 16 Aug 1897, Saint George, Washington Co., Utah d. 21 Mar 1970, Saint George, Washington County, Utah (Age 72 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Marriage	25 May 1920	Saint George, Washington Co., Utah   [3]
  Family ID	F40260	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Jeannine ESPLIN,   b. 6 Jul 1931, Hurricane, Washington Co., Utah d. 19 Mar 2016, Saint George, Washington County, Utah (Age 84 years)
  Marriage	27 Dec 1949
  Family ID	F40261	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	23 Feb 2020

  
  

• Headstones

  Benjamin Ray Bringhurst and Jeannine Esplin Headstone Benjamin R., son of Benjamin Bringhurst and Berneice Gates, and his wife Jeannine Esplin are buried in the Cedar City Cemetery in Cedar City, Iron Co., Utah. Created by: Sary Bitsoie Photo added by: Rick Gleason

  
  

• Sources

  [S11320] Find A Grave: Bio of Benjamin Ray Bringhurst. [S11319] 1940 Census Toquerville, Washington County, Utah. [S8146] Ancestry.com: Utah, Select Marriage Index, 1887-1985.