John Benis

John Benis passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 24, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1933 in Spring Canyon, Utah to Mary Georgikakis Benis and Theoharris Benis. He grew up in Copperfield and West Jordan, Utah. Graduated from Jordan High School.

John married Eva Pazell on November 27, 1953. John was an electrician and worked for Kennecott Copper Corporation for 33 years. He was a member of the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) union. John was a golden glove boxer and an avid rockhound.

John is survived by his four children Christie (Marty) Beebe, Kathy (Dennis) Williams, Harry (Hibet) Benis, and Terry (Christina) Benis; 5 grandchildren Stephen Beebe, Daniel Beebe, Ellen Beebe Sztuk, Lisa Williams Hopkins, Kyle Williams; 8 great grandchildren; and brother George Benis. Preceded in death by his wife Eva Pazell Benis; his parents; and sisters Irene, Effie, and Argie.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 30th at 11:00 AM at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State Street, Midvale. Friends are invited to greet the family during a viewing one hour prior to services. Interment to follow services at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City.