Bradley Bennett

Bradley Edward Bennett was called home during the late hours of November 21, 2011. His dual battle with Alzheimers and Parkinsons was over.

Brad was born September 17, 1932 in Long Prairie, Minnesota to Agns and Jordan Bennett. He was an Eagle Scout, active in student government, and an excellent student. He attended the University of Minnesota and earned an education degree. In 1953, he married his high school sweetheart, Audrey Nentwich. Audrey also earned a degree in education. Brad taught math and Audrey music. In 1957, Brad was drafted into the Army. He and Audrey moved to El Paso, Texas. Their only child, Laurie, was born shortly after their arrival to Texas. Upon leaving the Army, Brad resumed teaching. The majority of Brads 35 year teaching career was spent teaching math at Bel Air High School in El Paso. He was very active faculty member having sponsored the Slide Rule Club, the Chess Club, and the Key Club.

Besides teaching, Brad and Audrey also shared a love of antiques. They enjoyed collecting various pieces ranging from Audreys primitives to Brads fine pottery. When they finally retired from teaching, they opend up an antique shop, Rosedale Antiques in El Paso. In 1990, they found their dream home in Ruidoso, New Mexico and moved. They soon opened up Rosedale Antiques in Ruidoso. The couple cherished their days in the beautiful mountains of Ruidoso.

Overall, Brad had a good life filled with many interests and activities, dogs and cats, friends and family, and a loving wife of 53 years. Brad will be truly missed.

Preceding Brad in death are his parents, Agnes and Jordan and his wife, Audrey.

Brad is survived by his daughter, Laurie Garland son in law, Gary Garland grandson, Ian Hewitt and step sister, Jackie McNight.

The family wished to extend special thanks to Brads caregivers at Casita de Cura, Ruidoso Home Health Care and Hospice, and Dr. Michael Clements.

The family has requested memorials to the Ruidoso Humane Society.