Valley Springs, CA…Mr. Todd Jorgen Bennion March 1, 1989 ~ June 21, 2025 (age 36). Todd Jorgen Bennion, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2025, at the age of 36, in Valley Springs, California.

Born on March 1 st , 1989 in Jackson, California, Todd was the beloved son of Lee Bennion and the late Paula Bennion. Growing up in a large family alongside siblings Jim Bennion (Kim), Julie Retzlaff (Darryl), Justin Bennion (Monica), Brian Bennion (Kerrie), and Laurie Pope (Chris), Todd learned early the importance of family, which became the cornerstone of his life.

A graduate of Amador High School’s Class of 2007, Todd was well-known and admired for his humor, warmth, steadfast nature, and trustworthy character. He met his lifelong love, Samantha, in 2014, and the two married three year later in 2017. Together they built a beautiful life, blessed by three sons: Dylan, Warren, and Alden; who became his greatest joys.

Todd proudly served his community as a correctional officer from July 2020, earning the respect of his colleagues for his dedication and integrity. Outside of work, he cherished every moment with his sons—coaching T-ball games, exploring the great outdoors, playing golf and bowling, and being actively involved in his son’s baseball league. Todd was a well-loved fixture within the community and will be dearly missed by all.

Todd is survived by his loving wife, Samantha; sons Dylan, Warren, and Alden, father Lee Bennion (Denise), his siblings and their families, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Paula Bennion, and grandparents Sterling and Leora Bennion and Jorgen and Eldis Jensen.

Friends and family are invited to honor Todd’s memory at 10a.m. on July 12 th , 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Sutter Creek, CXA. A wake celebrating Todd’s vibrant life will follow at Gold Country Lanes at 1p.m.

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