Fred John Bennett

December 21, 1928 - November 12, 2018

FRED BENNETT Fred J. Bennett, 89, of Paradise CA died November 12, 2018 at Mercy Hospital, Redding surrounded by family and friends He was born December 21, 1928, in Berkeley CA, the son of Fred J Bennett Sr. and Eleanor C. Bennett (Kolsted). He was pre-ceded in death by his wife Marie Bennett, his brother Larry Bennett and Sister Elaine Benetz. He was last employed by Baldwin Construction where he was a Forman and helped create the current Skyway, from Chico to Paradise. He was proud of his work to create the ski jumps in Squaw Valley for the 1960 Olympic Games in Lake Tahoe and being 50 + member of Operating Engineers local 3. He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Debra and Roy Geer of Corning Ca where he lived for the past three years; son and daughter in law, David and Karen Bennett of Napa Ca; daughter Yvonne Bennett of Antioch CA; Kathleen Bennett of Rio Rancho New Mexico ; numerous loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. A service is being held Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Hall Brothers Funeral Home in Corning CA Viewing will be from 2-3, Service at 3pm and reception to follow Burial will take place Stirling City Cemetery at a future date when acc-ess is available due to the recent Paradise fire.