Eileen Bennett, a 47-year resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away in Littleton, Colorado, on Feb. 14 at 9:30 p.m. at the age of 94.
Eileen is lovingly remembered by her four children: Joanne, Pamela, Lynn and Phil; nine grandchildren: Donnelle, Yvette, Eric, Amelia. Lisa, Francesca, Brittany, Stewart and Joshua; and seven great-grandchildren.
Eileen is survived by Ray Pearson, her loyal companion of nearly 37 years, and her sister, Audrey.
Eileen was born in Ozawkie, Kansas, on July 14, 1923. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ozawkie High School in 1940 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in bacteriology from the University of Kansas in 1944. She moved to California in 1945 to work at Scripps Institute in La Jolla.
She moved to Colorado to be near her son, Phil, and his family in 2003, and enjoyed 15 years with an abundance of loving friends from the community and Heritage United Methodist Church. She will be missed.
The memorial service was held at Heritage United Methodist Church at 7077 South Simms Street in Littleton, Colorado, on Monday, Feb. 19, with burial service in Ozawkie, Kansas, on Feb. 24.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Eileen’s name to the Pacific Palisades Community United Methodist Church at 801 Via De La Paz, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at ellisfamilyservices.com.
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