Lee Bennett, 74, of Montana

Lee Grant Bennett, 74, passed away Sept. 21, 2014.

He was born in Helena on Oct. 28, 1939 to Bob and Martha Bennett. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959 until 1962.

Lee was an avid reader and writer. He wrote for The Daily Inter Lake, Field and Stream and Harper’s Bazaar. He also taught anthropology at MSU and FVCC. A co-worker said he was “the most well-read and intelligent person I’d ever met.”

Lee once wrote in his private papers “a reclusive, eccentric iconoclast - the perfect description of me.”

Lee loved the outdoors, and hunting was his passion. He loved golden retrievers.

In 1975, Lee married Gladys Van Orden, who died in 1995. He is survived by his granddaughter Cynthia; step-children Linda, Fred, Nels, Dale, Junell, Bim; and son Earl.

Lee’s service will be held at 2 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the Salvation Army Church.