Obituary Bob Beningfield
Obituary
It is my sad duty to inform the membership of the death of Bob Beningfield. Marion his wife, wrote that Bob died peacefully on Easter Sunday after a long illness.
If memory serves me right Bob came to the club in the mid 1970’s from a background with Frenford Youth Club. He was a friendly upright character who made an important positive contribution to the club. He liked to reminisce over a pint.
He loved to compete in the pole vault. He was ranked 17th best ever in the club rankings with a height of 3m 10cm and ranked 3rd as a vet., clearing 3m dead. He regularly represented the club in the pole vault at league meetings and was always prepared to pass on his experience to others. In time this led him to establish a group of young athletes, that included Dede Singh, Neil Keane and Wayne Hick. Bob entered these athletes and others under Frenford colours to compete in the London Youth Games. They went on to represent London in the National Youth Games in cross country and track, bringing home victory on a number of occasions. His first instinct was always to give.
Our sincere condolences go to his wife Marion.
Rest in peace Bob.
Gordon Crouch.
P.s. My thanks to Wayne Hick, Alun Jones and Gary Floate for their help with the above.