Willie Benest
July 18, 1966 ~ August 14, 2010
Willie Benest, 44, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, August 14, 2010. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2010, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Visitation from noon to service time. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. He is survived by his father, Mark (Marlene) Benest of Cedar Rapids; numerous brothers and sisters; and extended family and friends. Willie was born July 18, 1966, in Cedar Rapids. He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed fishing, racing, and playing pool. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys. A memorial fund has been established.
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uncle willie was the happiest person there was i remember when we use to go fishin it was to much fun im going to really miss him he was family to me and i love him with all my heart rest in peace uncle hurricane you will be greatly missed
Willie was a friend to everyone, out going and the life of every where he went. He will be dearly missed by everyone and will never be forgotten, his memory will live on in many different places. My thoughts go out to his family.
Mark and family-Deeply saddened to learn of Willie’s passing. Such a guy, so full of it. He will be missed. Thinking of Willie, you and your family. Love, Jan
We will miss u Willy. U are a great guy and We loved ur jokes and antics they will be greatly missed
Wild Willie….to a guy that never looked down on people and quickly made you his friend and could always put a smile on your face.. God Speed Willie..
Willie you will always be a part of my life. I will always remember the times we played Rummie. I will miss you dearly and so will your nephews, Matt and Will
We remember Willie as a happy friendly neighbor. We extend our sympathy to Mark and family and friends.
Dave & family~
I am terribly sorry for such a huge loss in the family. I only met your brother, Willie once and he was a very sweet, kind sold and he made me laugh so much that night, I will never forget him. Your & your family are in our prayers.
Cj Helle
(Todd Rizzio’s girlfriend)
Willie will be missed by all. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have not seen Willie in a quite a while. His fun nature and kind words will be greatly missed by many. There are lives that he touched that he probably didn’t even know. God Bless.
Willie was such a truly good person. He never judged anyone and always had a smile on his face and a laugh for everyone he was around. He loved watching his friends race. Rockford will never be the same again! I will miss you Willie! Godspeed buddy…
I will never forget you brother. You were a great man and an even better friend. RIP
Our thoughts are with you during this tough time. Willie was a great person. He was always happy to lend a hand or a smile. He will be missed.
Willie was a fun and kind man. I had a lot of fun times with Willie. My condolences to his friends and family.
To my brother who helped teach me to swim, a passion I still enjoy today and who was always ready to go and have fun, I will miss looking for you and now you can rest.
Love Todd Allan.
Willie loved to make people laugh, that was one of his greatest gifts. I’ll miss you, buddy. Godspeed.
The world will be a smaller place without Willie–my condolences to the family.
My condolences to his family and friends(who were his family) during this time of sadness. Willie was a kind soul who was always willing to lend a hand,I will always remember his contagious smile. Rest In Peace Willie
RIP Willie! You were a great friend & Brother In Law! Thanks for all the great memories that you left us! The world will not be the same without! All of us will miss you very much! Love you, Angie, Shane, Bianca, Caddie, Devon, & Hayden
I didn’t know Willie well, but he seemed to be fun, friendly and kind. I’m sure he will be missed very much. Willie and all of his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
TO A GUY THAT COULD MAKE ANY ONE SMILE RIP WILLIE
We were so sorry to read about your son. Our thoughts are with you. Jeff and Terri Ilten
Willie will not be forgotten!!!!!
Willie was the most amazing guy ever. He made friends with everyone. No matter where he was or what time of day it was. He was the life of every party. He will be greatly missed.
Willie was a kind & fun loving man. Always there to lend a hand or share in a laugh. We’re really going to miss him. Thoughts & prayers go out to his family & friends that I know he held so dear to his heart.
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God has an extremely fancinated character in His midst.
Thanks for all the joy and laughter you brought to everyone.
You will missed terribly
I will always remember Willie as a good friend. May his loved ones find comfort in knowing that he will be remembered as a man who will be truly missed!
Our deepest sympathy goes out to scott and the entire family. willie be gratly missed, Lori, Shannon, and David Watt
willie there is nothing i can say that u didnt already know.love you man.thanks for being you, you were one of a kind.i will miss you.
willie had a big heart and was loved by us all. we will miss him.
Glad we had you in our lives. You are one of a kind, anyone that didn’t know you missed out. Your smile, laugh, and joking will be missed and always remembered.
May he rest in peace and let perpetual light shine upon him! We pray for those left here on this earth, that God will comfort you and strength you until you see Willie again…God bless you Carla & David. We love you and are thinking of you.
Willie you truly where a unique treasure who touched so many lives! You will be missed but not forgotten
Willie, so happy I met you, now know you and can never forget you, thanks for the funny and good times, Aunt Joyce
WILLIE i will miss you man all the time’s u told me u loved me man. I hope that in haven that they got a cold beer for u there like we had back in the day’s. RIP WILLIE WE LOVE U MAN
Such sorrow but, we will see eachother again someday…I know your watching over us all. PEACE Will
26 yrs. you took a big part of me with you but, God is good and he has comfort me and others.I KNOW there is Peach between you and me.Love ya forever
It’s been 2 years my friend and for some reason tonight I was thinking about you and all of the good and bad times we had while we were growing up. you never deserved the hand you were dealt and i just want you to know that your were a good friend and i hope you have found peace.