Bonnie Corinne Bennett

Bonnie Corinne Bennett, 85, a longtime Ephrata resident, passed away at Summer Wood Alzheimer's Special Care facility in Moses Lake, Wash., on Monday, March 3, 2025. She will be missed by all who loved her.

She was born in Great Falls, Mont., on Nov. 12, 1939, to Fred Auren Hatt and Berth Viola (Bailey) Hatt. Mrs. Bennett was a home maker, worked in the chore service with the elderly, providing care, meals and getting them to and from appointments. Mrs. Bennett and her husband were married Aug. 25, 1965, in Las Vegas, Nev., and moved to Ephrata, Wash., in 1974 to be closer to family.

She is survived by her daughter, Schawndria Bennett, and husband Craig Helton; son Jim Tungate; eight grandchildren Patrick Manning of Kennewick, Wash.; Corrine and husband Ariel Garza of Moses Lake, Wash., Trina and husband Brain Locke of Yakima, Lecy and husband Jason Huotari of Spokane, and Jammie, Keshia, Aaliyah and Jynnifer; 12 great-grandchildren Felisetee, Donavan, Coraline, Lincoln, Logan, Lainey, Kendall, Brady, Carson and Jaleigh; sister Jerry Ann Bruce; brother Earl Suggs; sister Connie Fairchild; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

A family gathering in remembrance will be announced.

Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are under the care of Kayser's Chapel of Memories.