Benson, Dorothy (1921-2008)
BENSON, KRUSENSTJERNA, LEEPER, WEBSTER, BUSSEY, HARRIS
Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 5/3/2010 at 13:05:07
Dorothy Benson - May 13, 1921 - May 26, 2008
Dorothy Alice Benson, age 87, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and formerly of Marathon, Iowa, died Monday, May 26, 2008, in Mesa, Arizona.
Dorothy was born in Odebolt, Iowa, on May 13, 1921, the daughter of Russell and Bertha Krusenstjerna. She was baptized and confirmed in the Odebolt Presbyterian Church. Dorothy attended grade school in Odebolt and graduated from high school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She received her teaching certification from Iowa State Teachers’ College in Cedar Falls, Iowa, now the University of Northern Iowa. Dorothy then taught fourth grade in Marathon. While teaching, Dorothy met Delford Benson, and they were united in marriage on April 23, 1943.
Active in Eastern Star, Tuesday Study Club, 4-H, and the Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for many years, Dorothy enriched the Marathon community until the Bensons moved to Albuquerque in 1978. She helped develop the Vineyard Community in Albuquerque and was also active in Chapter X of PEO, Ada Chapter of Eastern Star, Sunbonnet Shop, and First Presbyterian Church. Dorothy was a tireless volunteer for many worthwhile causes her entire life. In addition to traveling extensively throughout the world, Dorothy and Delford enjoyed the last ten winters at Leisure World in Mesa, Arizona.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Delford; three children: Kathie (Roy) Leeper and Kirk (Lynn Rogers) Benson of Albuquerque, and Jim (Terry) Benson of Marathon; her brother, Jack (Phyllis) Krusenstjerna of Odebolt; 10 grandchildren: Byron (Lisa) Webster, Daniel (Fabiola) Webster, Matthew (Rainey) Webster, Kirstin Webster, James Benson, Jr., Jennifer (Dennis) Bussey, Melissa (Tim) Harris, Lucas Benson, Christopher Benson, Kali Benson; 11 great-grandchildren; extended family and many friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services for Mrs. Benson will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at the United Methodist Church in Marathon. Burial will be in Poland Township Cemetery in Marathon. The Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
Friends may call on Friday, May 30, 2008, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke and Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake where the family will be present. An Eastern Star service will be presented by the Storm Lake Eastern Star Chapter #209 at 7:00 p.m. during the visitation hours at the funeral home. Those who wish to send online condolences to the family may do so via the funeral home website: www.fratzkejensen.com
Memorials in Dorothy’s honor may be directed to the United Methodist Church in Marathon.
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