Sherry House Bentley, a former Hill Air Force Base employee and lifelong traveler, passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2026, in Florida, according to Lindquist Mortuary. Bentley, 83, was surrounded by her family at the time of her death.
Life and Education
Sherry Bentley was born on Feb. 16, 1943, in Standardville, Utah, to Floyd Charlie Bentley and Betty Mary Davis. She was a graduate of Carbon High School and later pursued higher education at LDS Business College and Weber State University, where she studied travel agent training.
Professional Career
Bentley's professional career included several years of service at the IRS before she transferred to Hill Air Force Base, where she remained until her retirement in 1995. Additionally, she spent approximately five years working at Wal-Mart and 15 years working for the Clearfield Job Corps.
Travel and Hobbies
An avid traveler, Bentley was known for her love of exploration and scenic drives. She was a member of the Single Swingers Club, a square dancing group that traveled frequently to locations including Mexico, Hawaii, California, New York, and Alaska. She also maintained a long-standing passion for bowling, playing for teams at both Hilltop Lanes and the White City bowling alley.
Family and Survivors
Bentley was married to Gene House in June 1962, and the couple divorced in 1969. She is survived by her two daughters, Laurie Bennion, married to Sterling, and Stacey Enderton, married to Russell. She also leaves behind seven grandchildrenJason, Amber, John, Jeffrey, Chaleste, Andrew, and Joshuaand nine great-grandchildrenJarom, Courage, Benjamin, Hope, Gavin, Felicity, Harmony, Azaria, and Alayeha.
Service Arrangements
The family will hold funeral services on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, located at 3408 Washington Blvd. A visitation for friends and family will take place earlier that day, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the same location. Interment will occur at Springville Evergreen Cemetery in Springville, Utah, where she will be laid to rest near her parents and grandparents.
Memorial Requests
Bentley is survived by her siblings Charley (Jeanie), Bruce (Sue), Dennis (Lydia), Carol, and Tammy. She was preceded in death by her parents and her granddaughter, Sherry Lynn. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Hospice or Alzheimer's in her memory.
