Rosann Bennett, 82
Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 6 months, 1 week AGO
Rosann Jannet Bennett, 82, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Rosann was born April 4, 1943, in Canton, Ohio, to Thomas and Goldie Roberts. She was a graduate of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, and spent several years teaching elementary school in Butte, Mont. She then moved to Chile, South America, where she gave birth to her first child. Rosann and her family lived in Arizona before moving back to Ohio where she opened a video rental business.
Rosann was known by those who knew her best as “Mimi Rose.” Rosann was a light to all who encountered her. Laughter was always heard in her presence.
Her last years were spent entertaining the folks at Alpine Vista Senior Apartments. Her absence will be felt by all who knew her.
She is survived by two daughters,Lesia Bennett of Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Danell Bennett of Clark Fork, Idaho; her older brother, Hugh Roberts; and three wonderful grandchildren, Autumn, Dominic, and Nico.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Rosann’s online memorial at lakeviewfuneral.com and sign her guest book.