WA - Idona Lorene Kellogg passed in peace to her Heavenly home on 30 October 2025, with friends by her side and family and friends in her thoughts. After nearly a decade managing Parkinson's Disease, while living a full an active life, Idona left us shortly after her 84th birthday.

Idona's parents Louis Alfred Kellogg and Erna Sophia Kellogg (nee Riekenberg), her husband and companion of over a half-century Robert (Bob, Robbie) Bentler, twin sisters Darlene and Marlene Kellogg, brother and wife Gilbert and Kathy Kellogg, who all welcomed her home to her final resting place, preceded Idona. Idona's siblings, LeRoy Kellogg (Pat), Velva Harris (Bob), Colleen Boerner (Jerry), Delwyn Kellogg (Teri), Anita Nielsen, David Kellogg, many nieces and nephews and spouses, and several long-time friends, all survive Idona and will keep her memory.

Idona was born on October 13, 1941 in Clifton, Colorado. The family moved to Twin Falls, Idaho in 1947. Idona graduated from Filer High School in 1959, then attended the University of Idaho where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics in 1963 and Master of Education degree in 1967. Idona was then attracted to Ketchikan, Alaska on a government teaching program and new adventures. Afterwards, Idona moved to the Puget Sound area where she taught Home Economics for many years in multiple schools, retiring in 2006. Idona was very proud of winning the Golden Acorn Award for outstanding volunteerism at her schools.

A favorite pastime of Idona's was being a member of the Mountaineers and visiting Meany Ski Lodge, a place where she built many longtime friendships. Idona hosted some large gatherings of Mountaineers for hiking, folk dances, and potlucks. One of the most prominent relationships made at the Mountaineers was meeting her soulmate, Bob Bentler, in 1972 and later marrying him in 2006. Together they enjoyed a wonderful life skiing and laughing. Idona was a 57-year member of the Mountaineers.

Idona was an active member of other organizations including Toastmasters, where she won multiple awards, and Euthenics, where she was treasurer. Idona was also a long-time member of SOVREN Vintage Racing and Evergreen Lotus Car Club. One of her favorite stories was a 3,700-mile trip to Daytona Florida in 1969, towing Bob's Lotus 11 behind their black Ford Thunderbird.

Idona enjoyed having friends and family visit her. She was very generous with her time and had a keen interest in science and music, and watching the Seattle Mariners and Seahawks. Each July, Idona and a friend would head out to camp and explore eagle nests on a San Juan Island, or enjoy the Shakespeare Festival and Wildlife Safari in Oregon, or Coos Bay. Idona was a devoted and beloved aunt, teacher, and wife as well as an encouraging, positive and giving woman.

A faithful Catholic, Idona attended services every weekend and was involved in their church, St. Philomena Parish, since 1980. Her funeral, memorial service, and burial will be delayed until Spring 2026. Idona's ashes will be placed at the family burial site at Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline, WA.

Contributions in memory of Idona Kellogg may be sent to:

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

P.O. Box 5014

Hagerstown, MD 21741 USA