Charles Benton Searcy passed away peacefully on Saturday June 1, 2013. Benton was born September 25, 1940 in Moose Jaw, where he was raised and attended Central Collegiate High School. Benton obtained his Bachelor of Education at the University of Saskatchewan, and his Masters of Education at Washington State University. He served in the Moose Jaw Public School Division and Thunder Creek School Division as a teacher, vice-principal and counsellor. After retirement he worked as a consultant with the Saskatchewan Department of Education and Melville School Division, and was a trainer for the Saskatchewan Tourism Education Counsel. Benton enjoyed fishing, and many canoe trips. He loved gardening, and was a member of the South Sask. Wildlife Association. Benton is predeceased by his father R. L.Searcy in 1975, his mother Margaret Searcy in 1944, his step-mothers Alva Searcy and Peggy Searcy. He is survived by his brother Bob (Bev) Searcy - Windsor, ON; son Todd Searcy - Moose Jaw; daughter, Jayna (Michael) Jung - Clearwater, BC; Marlyce Searcy of Moose Jaw and dear friend Peggy Kessler - Regina. The Celebration of Benton’s life will be held at W.J.Jones & Son Chapel on Thursday June 6, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Della Ferguson will officiate. Interment will take place at Rosedale Cemetery. In living memory of Benton, a memorial planting will be made by W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Home. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).
Donald Jones Funeral Director