Gregory James BENNER
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Greg was born January 12, 1952. He was the third child of Clarence and Vi, who moved to 1150 Yuba St., Aurora, Colorado soon after he was born. Greg attended Sixth Avenue Elementary in Aurora, Northglenn Jr. High, and then Northglenn High School.

Greg was on the baseball team in school; and he loved to play both recreational and competive baseball, fastpitch softball, and slowpitch softball. Greg has many trophies and served as the coach on many of the teams he was on.

Greg also loved the outdoors. He loved big game hunting, hiking, and hunting for fossils.

Unfortunately, he worked as a welder which wasn't the healthiest of occupations. Greg developed cancer and passed away at the age of 39 leaving behind wife Shannon, two sons Jason and Jeremy, and a daughter Tricia. His family is doing well for themselves, continuing their education, all getting rewarding jobs, and raising successful families of their own. 1