Jerald Horne Bennion, MD passed away on February 12, 2013.
He was born April 28, 1928 in Salt Lake City to Samuel Thomas and Lorilla Horne Bennion, into a family of 6 boys and 1 girl, all of whom he loved dearly. He received his education at Columbus Elementary, Irving Jr. High, East High and The University of Utah, gathering lifelong friends along the way. At East High he played basketball, football and ran track. He won State championships in track including the 220 yard sprint. He was also Senior Class President.
After graduating from East High, he served an LDS mission to Australia. Upon graduating from the "U", he attended The University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.
While there, he met and developed a life long love affair with his wife, Constance Green. They met at her first visit to church as an investigator to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were married first in Baltimore on July 15, 1955 and then sealed in the Logan Temple on July 26th.
He completed his medical training as an Intern at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake and as a US Army captain in Wurzburg, Germany. He continued as a Resident of Otolaryngology at the University of Maryland, and as a Fellow in Otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins University. At each stop in his medical training, Jerry and Connie added a new member to their family, ending with 2 girls and 2 boys.
While a Resident, he was a lead researcher on a new hearing test, the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR). With friend Charlie Suter, he performed the first ABR, pioneering diagnostic capabilities that have greatly blessed innumerable children and parents. Over 50 years later, it is still the gold standard.
After completing his Medical training, he moved his young family to Salt Lake City and opened a general Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) practice as a single practitioner. Although offered numerous academic positions, he felt his talents and happiness were better served concentrating on the individual patient. His small but efficient and caring staff held the same single minded concern for his patients that are the hallmark of his career. His office staff, as well as his many colleagues, were a great blessing to his life.
As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he held many callings. Each calling was fulfilled with dedication and love for those served and for the Savior. One of his happiest times was serving as a missionary with his wife in the Dominican Republic. He developed his strong testimony growing up in the Nibley Park Ward. His family was raised and his mature life spent as a member of the Monument Park Ninth Ward, with many dear friends. Caring for people both physically and spiritually was his major 'hobby,' although he also enjoyed tennis, study groups, travel, reading, plays and concerts.
Jerry is preceded in death by his wife Connie, his parents, his siblings, and numerous friends. He is survived by: his children, his 17 grandchildren, their spouses and 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and their extended families; and many, many friends.
The family wishes to thank all the wonderful physicians and caregivers over the last months and through the last several years. We are especially appreciative of the past few weeks of quality time together. Special thanks to the Jensens for their sweet patience and love.
Funeral services will be held on Monday February 18, 2013. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Perpetual Education Fund or General Missionary fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Published in Deseret News from February 16 to February 17, 2013 (Edited for privacy of living family members' names)
He was born April 28, 1928 in Salt Lake City to Samuel Thomas and Lorilla Horne Bennion, into a family of 6 boys and 1 girl, all of whom he loved dearly. He received his education at Columbus Elementary, Irving Jr. High, East High and The University of Utah, gathering lifelong friends along the way. At East High he played basketball, football and ran track. He won State championships in track including the 220 yard sprint. He was also Senior Class President.
After graduating from East High, he served an LDS mission to Australia. Upon graduating from the "U", he attended The University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.
While there, he met and developed a life long love affair with his wife, Constance Green. They met at her first visit to church as an investigator to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were married first in Baltimore on July 15, 1955 and then sealed in the Logan Temple on July 26th.
He completed his medical training as an Intern at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake and as a US Army captain in Wurzburg, Germany. He continued as a Resident of Otolaryngology at the University of Maryland, and as a Fellow in Otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins University. At each stop in his medical training, Jerry and Connie added a new member to their family, ending with 2 girls and 2 boys.
While a Resident, he was a lead researcher on a new hearing test, the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR). With friend Charlie Suter, he performed the first ABR, pioneering diagnostic capabilities that have greatly blessed innumerable children and parents. Over 50 years later, it is still the gold standard.
After completing his Medical training, he moved his young family to Salt Lake City and opened a general Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) practice as a single practitioner. Although offered numerous academic positions, he felt his talents and happiness were better served concentrating on the individual patient. His small but efficient and caring staff held the same single minded concern for his patients that are the hallmark of his career. His office staff, as well as his many colleagues, were a great blessing to his life.
As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he held many callings. Each calling was fulfilled with dedication and love for those served and for the Savior. One of his happiest times was serving as a missionary with his wife in the Dominican Republic. He developed his strong testimony growing up in the Nibley Park Ward. His family was raised and his mature life spent as a member of the Monument Park Ninth Ward, with many dear friends. Caring for people both physically and spiritually was his major 'hobby,' although he also enjoyed tennis, study groups, travel, reading, plays and concerts.
Jerry is preceded in death by his wife Connie, his parents, his siblings, and numerous friends. He is survived by: his children, his 17 grandchildren, their spouses and 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and their extended families; and many, many friends.
The family wishes to thank all the wonderful physicians and caregivers over the last months and through the last several years. We are especially appreciative of the past few weeks of quality time together. Special thanks to the Jensens for their sweet patience and love.
Funeral services will be held on Monday February 18, 2013. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Perpetual Education Fund or General Missionary fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Published in Deseret News from February 16 to February 17, 2013 (Edited for privacy of living family members' names)
Jerald Horne Bennion, MD passed away on February 12, 2013.
He was born April 28, 1928 in Salt Lake City to Samuel Thomas and Lorilla Horne Bennion, into a family of 6 boys and 1 girl, all of whom he loved dearly. He received his education at Columbus Elementary, Irving Jr. High, East High and The University of Utah, gathering lifelong friends along the way. At East High he played basketball, football and ran track. He won State championships in track including the 220 yard sprint. He was also Senior Class President.
After graduating from East High, he served an LDS mission to Australia. Upon graduating from the "U", he attended The University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.
While there, he met and developed a life long love affair with his wife, Constance Green. They met at her first visit to church as an investigator to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were married first in Baltimore on July 15, 1955 and then sealed in the Logan Temple on July 26th.
He completed his medical training as an Intern at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake and as a US Army captain in Wurzburg, Germany. He continued as a Resident of Otolaryngology at the University of Maryland, and as a Fellow in Otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins University. At each stop in his medical training, Jerry and Connie added a new member to their family, ending with 2 girls and 2 boys.
While a Resident, he was a lead researcher on a new hearing test, the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR). With friend Charlie Suter, he performed the first ABR, pioneering diagnostic capabilities that have greatly blessed innumerable children and parents. Over 50 years later, it is still the gold standard.
After completing his Medical training, he moved his young family to Salt Lake City and opened a general Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) practice as a single practitioner. Although offered numerous academic positions, he felt his talents and happiness were better served concentrating on the individual patient. His small but efficient and caring staff held the same single minded concern for his patients that are the hallmark of his career. His office staff, as well as his many colleagues, were a great blessing to his life.
As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he held many callings. Each calling was fulfilled with dedication and love for those served and for the Savior. One of his happiest times was serving as a missionary with his wife in the Dominican Republic. He developed his strong testimony growing up in the Nibley Park Ward. His family was raised and his mature life spent as a member of the Monument Park Ninth Ward, with many dear friends. Caring for people both physically and spiritually was his major 'hobby,' although he also enjoyed tennis, study groups, travel, reading, plays and concerts.
Jerry is preceded in death by his wife Connie, his parents, his siblings, and numerous friends. He is survived by: his children, his 17 grandchildren, their spouses and 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and their extended families; and many, many friends.
The family wishes to thank all the wonderful physicians and caregivers over the last months and through the last several years. We are especially appreciative of the past few weeks of quality time together. Special thanks to the Jensens for their sweet patience and love.
Funeral services will be held on Monday February 18, 2013. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Perpetual Education Fund or General Missionary fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Published in Deseret News from February 16 to February 17, 2013 (Edited for privacy of living family members' names)
He was born April 28, 1928 in Salt Lake City to Samuel Thomas and Lorilla Horne Bennion, into a family of 6 boys and 1 girl, all of whom he loved dearly. He received his education at Columbus Elementary, Irving Jr. High, East High and The University of Utah, gathering lifelong friends along the way. At East High he played basketball, football and ran track. He won State championships in track including the 220 yard sprint. He was also Senior Class President.
After graduating from East High, he served an LDS mission to Australia. Upon graduating from the "U", he attended The University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.
While there, he met and developed a life long love affair with his wife, Constance Green. They met at her first visit to church as an investigator to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were married first in Baltimore on July 15, 1955 and then sealed in the Logan Temple on July 26th.
He completed his medical training as an Intern at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake and as a US Army captain in Wurzburg, Germany. He continued as a Resident of Otolaryngology at the University of Maryland, and as a Fellow in Otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins University. At each stop in his medical training, Jerry and Connie added a new member to their family, ending with 2 girls and 2 boys.
While a Resident, he was a lead researcher on a new hearing test, the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR). With friend Charlie Suter, he performed the first ABR, pioneering diagnostic capabilities that have greatly blessed innumerable children and parents. Over 50 years later, it is still the gold standard.
After completing his Medical training, he moved his young family to Salt Lake City and opened a general Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat) practice as a single practitioner. Although offered numerous academic positions, he felt his talents and happiness were better served concentrating on the individual patient. His small but efficient and caring staff held the same single minded concern for his patients that are the hallmark of his career. His office staff, as well as his many colleagues, were a great blessing to his life.
As a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he held many callings. Each calling was fulfilled with dedication and love for those served and for the Savior. One of his happiest times was serving as a missionary with his wife in the Dominican Republic. He developed his strong testimony growing up in the Nibley Park Ward. His family was raised and his mature life spent as a member of the Monument Park Ninth Ward, with many dear friends. Caring for people both physically and spiritually was his major 'hobby,' although he also enjoyed tennis, study groups, travel, reading, plays and concerts.
Jerry is preceded in death by his wife Connie, his parents, his siblings, and numerous friends. He is survived by: his children, his 17 grandchildren, their spouses and 3 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and their extended families; and many, many friends.
The family wishes to thank all the wonderful physicians and caregivers over the last months and through the last several years. We are especially appreciative of the past few weeks of quality time together. Special thanks to the Jensens for their sweet patience and love.
Funeral services will be held on Monday February 18, 2013. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Perpetual Education Fund or General Missionary fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Published in Deseret News from February 16 to February 17, 2013 (Edited for privacy of living family members' names)
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