Born 11 Nov 1923 in Attica, KS to Arthur E. and Mabel M. Benton. Siblings: Virginia Adams and Margaret Kennicott.
Grew up on a farm in Harper County, KS. Graduated from Attica High School in 1942 where he played the French horn (first chair Kansas All-State Band) and football.
Married Mary Louise Summers on July 24, 1948 in Colorado Springs, CO. Children: John Lee Benton, Richard Arthur Benton, Mary Ann McElhose.
Moved to Fort Collins in 1950. Continued his education in electronics and television repair. "Owned the first television in Fort Collins." [obit]
Member, First United Methodist Church. Active in Scouting and earned two of the highest awards in adult Scouting, the Bronze Big Horn and the Silver Beaver awards.
Grew up on a farm in Harper County, KS. Graduated from Attica High School in 1942 where he played the French horn (first chair Kansas All-State Band) and football.
Married Mary Louise Summers on July 24, 1948 in Colorado Springs, CO. Children: John Lee Benton, Richard Arthur Benton, Mary Ann McElhose.
Moved to Fort Collins in 1950. Continued his education in electronics and television repair. "Owned the first television in Fort Collins." [obit]
Member, First United Methodist Church. Active in Scouting and earned two of the highest awards in adult Scouting, the Bronze Big Horn and the Silver Beaver awards.
Born 11 Nov 1923 in Attica, KS to Arthur E. and Mabel M. Benton. Siblings: Virginia Adams and Margaret Kennicott.
Grew up on a farm in Harper County, KS. Graduated from Attica High School in 1942 where he played the French horn (first chair Kansas All-State Band) and football.
Married Mary Louise Summers on July 24, 1948 in Colorado Springs, CO. Children: John Lee Benton, Richard Arthur Benton, Mary Ann McElhose.
Moved to Fort Collins in 1950. Continued his education in electronics and television repair. "Owned the first television in Fort Collins." [obit]
Member, First United Methodist Church. Active in Scouting and earned two of the highest awards in adult Scouting, the Bronze Big Horn and the Silver Beaver awards.
Grew up on a farm in Harper County, KS. Graduated from Attica High School in 1942 where he played the French horn (first chair Kansas All-State Band) and football.
Married Mary Louise Summers on July 24, 1948 in Colorado Springs, CO. Children: John Lee Benton, Richard Arthur Benton, Mary Ann McElhose.
Moved to Fort Collins in 1950. Continued his education in electronics and television repair. "Owned the first television in Fort Collins." [obit]
Member, First United Methodist Church. Active in Scouting and earned two of the highest awards in adult Scouting, the Bronze Big Horn and the Silver Beaver awards.
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