Bennett Owens

May 14, 1942 – July 5, 2024

Mapleton – Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Bennett E. Owens, 82, returned home to his loving Heavenly Father on July 5, 2024 in Mapleton, Utah. Ben was born on May 14, 1942, to Bernard E. and Bette Ann (Cork) Owens in Ely, Nevada.

Ben is survived by his children: Jennifer (Mark) Elmont and Brandon (Angie) Owens; 12 grandchildren: Daren (Alyssa) Elmont, Lauren (Steve) Nelson, Jason (Allison) Elmont, Erin (P.J.) Phelps, Megan (Greg) Baker, Ryan (Payton) Elmont, Alli (Tyler) Sarkady, Kaitlin Elmont, Kelsey Owens, Lexie Owens, Paisley Owens, Halle Owens; and 10 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way. His family dearly loved him.

Ben is remembered as a kind, fun, thoughtful, and loving man. Also a humble disciple of Jesus Christ and a faithful member of His church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The world is a better place because of the life Ben led and the example he set. We love and miss him and look forward to when we will be with him again.

Funeral service: Wednesday, July 10, at 11:00am, at Nickle Mortuary, 190 S Center St, Delta, UT. Viewing: 9:30-10:40am, prior to service. Those unable to attend may view the recorded service. Video link will be posted with his extended obituary at www.nicklemortuary.com following the conclusion of the service. Burial in the Oak City Cemetery.