Ernest “Norman” Bennet of The Dalles, died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. Norman was born May 1, 1926 in Spennymoor, England to Ernest and Olive (Messenger) Bennett. He had two siblings, an older sister Jean and a younger brother Brian. Norman attended 14 years of school prior to going to work full time to help support his family during World War II. Norman immigrated to the United States in 1952, settling in the Bay area. He married Edith Hildebrand in 1955 in Oakland California. They had three children, Pamela Jean, Carol Susan, and Bruce Norman. Norman worked as the operations manager for Radiant Chemical of Oakland for 24years. He retired in 1988 and He and Edith moved to Murdock, Washington in 1990. Edith passed away from Breast Cancer, in March 2000. Norman married Dorothy Sharpe of The Dalles, January 5, 2002. They were active members of Gateway Church. Norman Served with Habitat for Humanity and also lead and participated regularly in AL-Anon meetings in The Dalles. Norman is survived by his wife, Dorothy, His sister Jean, and brother Brian; His children, Pamela and her husband Peter, Carol and her husband Graham, and his son Bruce; His grandchildren, Andrea and Nolan, and great grandchildren, Chelsea and Maverick. He is also survived by his step children Cheryl and her husband Scott and Scott and his wife Sally, and step grandchildren Andrew and his wife Helen, and Allison, and step great grandchildren, Ashton and Natalie. A viewing will be held from 9:00am – 5:00pm Friday February 19, 2021 at Anderson’s Tribute Center (204 E. 4th Street The Dalles, OR). Attendance will be limited to 6 people at a time in the building. Masks are required at all times and guests are strongly encouraged to distance at least 6 feet from those not in their household. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday February 24, 2021at the Lyle-Balch Cemetery (65-105 Balch Road, Lyle, WA). The memorial service will be private due to Covid restrictions, however it will be live streamed. To watch online go to www.gatewaypc.org at 2:00PM Saturday February 20, 2021. If interested, donations can be made to Heart of Hospice, The Dalles, or Gateway Church in Norman's name (C/O Anderson’s Tribute Center 204 E. 4th Street The Dalles, OR 97058). Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.