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City icon Truman Benedict remembered for honor and service
A memorial service honored Truman Benedict a WWI fighter pilot former San Clemente mayor and educator who shaped local schools and district formation. Benedict died May 23 at 89 after a long community career including superintendent roles and a namesake elementary school. Survivors include daughters grandchildren and great grandchildren with donations urged to the Truman Benedict Scholarship Fund.
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Ruman Benedict
San Clemente
Truman Benedict
St. Andrew’s By the Sea United Methodist Church
Benedict
Sally Benedict Jessy
Las Palmas
Capistrano
Jim Dahl
Capistrano Unified
Jason
Jill Myers
Xander
Brayden
Kendrick
Gemma
Ryder
Bank of America
Fred Swegles