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Bennett -- Robert L. Bennett, 89, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, died Thursday, July 11, 2002.� He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Cleota Bennett of Albuquerque; sons, William P. Bennett and wife, Carolyn of Vicksburg, MS, Leo A. Bennett and wife, Gail of Naples, FL, David L. Bennett of Riverdale, MD and Robert W. Bennett of La Mirada, CA; daughter, JoAnne C. Bennett of Albuquerque; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Prudence Doxtator of Oneida, WI; and several nieces and nephews.� He was preceded in death by his oldest son, John C. Bennett.� Mr. Bennett served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII and was a member of American Legion Post 49.� He was a Charter Member of Four Hills Country Club, as well as a member of the Haskell Alumni Club of New Mexico.� Mr. Bennett was the former Area Director and Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and received numerous awards in recognition for his service.� Rosary will be recited Monday, July 15, 2002, at 7:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.� Services will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2002, at 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel.� Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery.� Friends may visit French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Monday, July 15, 2002, from 5:00 p.m. until time of rosary.� In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Futures for Children, 9600 Tennyson St. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122.� French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Sun July 14, 2002