Background
Bennett was born in Taber, Alberta, Canada.
Bennett was born in Taber, Alberta, Canada.
He attended the School of Agriculture in Raymond, Alberta, and earned bachelor"s and master"s degrees in agriculture from Utah State University and a Doctor of Philosophy in agriculture from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
He joined the faculty of Utah State University as a professor of agronomy. Bennett married Patricia June Christensen. They were the parents of six children.
Bennett was an avid sportsman and in 1936 tried out for the Canadian Summer Olympics team in the shot put and discus throw.
Bennett served in this position until 1976, when the position of Assistant to the Twelve was abolished by the church. Bennett served actively as a general authority until 1978, when he was granted general authority emeritus status.
Bennett died at his home in Bountiful, Utah.
At this time, Bennett became a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy.