Ardis Lila (Bessman) BENNETT STREETER ASH

ASH, BENNETT, BLOOME, WARREN, DEE, BOSTON, CARR, BESSMAN, STREETER

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/7/2006 at 17:12:37

Ardis Lila Ash, 84, went to be with her Lord on Jan. 26, 2005. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Services were held Jan 29 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, by the Rev. Clinton Jeffers and Rick Pruisman. Inurnment: Alden, Iowa Cemetery.

Survivors include a son, Richard Bennett (Lorrie) of Elkhart, Ind.; two daughters, Vikki Bloome of Cedar Rapids and Barbara "Tobi" Warren of Cedar Rapids; her grandchildren, Kelli Warren, Chris Warren (Chris) and Richie Bennett, all of Cedar Rapids, and Robert C. Dee III (Amanda) of Mount Vernon; Robert's son, Ethan Thomas Dee, is her only great-grandchild. Her extended family are Bob and Debbie Dee and their children, Don Dee and Kim Boston.

Ardy was born Nov. 19, 1920, in Dows, to Richard and Henrietta Carr Bessman. She graduated from Dows High School in 1938. She went on to graduate from the Cedar Falls, Iowa teachers college. While teaching in the Dows area she was married to Merle Bennett. She later married George Streeter and moved to Cedar Rapids in 1956. She later married Millard Ash. They all preceded her in death. Also preceding her were her parents and her son, Ronald Bennett. Ardy retired from Great Plains Gas Co. in 1986 after more than 25 years. She enjoyed cheering for the Great Plains bowling teams. She was involved with many functions at the Covington Church, which was one of her great pleasures. She truly loved all of her family and the many animals she cared for over the years. She is loved by family and friends and will greatly be missed. The family would like to thank St. Luke's Hospice for their care and compassion. They are truly special people.

Gazette, The (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA)
January 30, 2005