Lee Benard 1928 ~ 2005 Lee Benard, Bountiful Barber for 53 years, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2005. He was a kind and caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Lee was born in Payson, Utah, May 4, 1928 to Alice Maude Saniger and James Louis Benard. He graduated from Davis High School in the distinguished class of 1947, and from Utah Technical Barber College in 1950. Lee married Joyce Ann Trowbridge June 19, 1950 in the Salt Lake Temple. He was owner of Lee's Barber Shop, where his customers became his best friends. He was an avid golfer and sportsman, and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in various capacities. Lee is survived by his wife, Joyce, and three children, Anne Christensen, Steven Lee Benard, Jay T. (Virginia) Benard, and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Bud (Darlene) Benard, Lynn (Joyce) Benard, his sister-in-law Ecco Benard, and his business partner and dear friend, Rich (Dixie) Peterson. The family wishes to express appreciation to the doctors and staff of the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Lakeview Hospital, and Vistacare hospice. In lieu of flowers, Lee requested contributions be made to Huntsman Cancer Institute at 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Bountiful LDS Tabernacle, 51 South Main. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Thursday morning from 10:45- 11:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News on 6/15/2005.