Christopher S. Benefield

Christopher S. Benefield, 40, left us on July 12, 2022, at Spokane, Washington.

He was born in Libby, Montana, on Nov. 24, 1981. He attended Libby schools and graduated Libby High School in 2000.

Christopher enjoyed outdoor activities, an incredible passion for Christ, and his unremarkable love for his only daughter Alexis Marie Benefield.

Chris never met a stranger and loved a good conversation. His smile would draw long conversations and laughter that could be heard through the Lincoln County Valley. Chris was always willing to give a helping hand anywhere he could if he knew that it would make someone’s day.

From an early age, Chris was a worker. He would buck bales until dark to make money to buy a pickup when he was 15. Throughout his adult life he worked many jobs. He had a stint in the lumber mill and when that shut down, he went to school to learn auto body repair.

One of his highlights in his working career was in Ronan as a special education teacher. He enjoyed working with challenged children and coaching basketball and football.

His true love and skill was working with wood. He was a talented carpenter and could make anything with a saw in his hand.

He loved his daughter very much and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include parents Elizabeth Johnson (Keith), Dave Benefield (Roxanne); daughter Alexis Benefield; sibling Derek Benefield (Allie); grandparents Gayla Benefield and Irene Sirey; and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and one nephew.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday July 15, 2022, at Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.