Joan Kathleen Benson a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley passed away at her home on Thursday, October 23, 2014.
Joan was born March 5, 1935 to Woodrow Wilson and Rebecca Kathleen Francis in Little Rock, WA. On April 14, 1956, she married the love of her life, Richard Benson.
In 1956, Joan earned a full degree in nursing at Everett General Hospital in Everett, WA. She worked as an RN supervisor for many years at United General Hospital before acquiring a full time position at The Hunter Clinic in Sedro-Woolley where she retired in 1992.
Joan is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard Benson; two sons, Kenneth (Dolly) Benson, and Lonn (Tarie) Benson, all of Sedro Woolley; a sister, Sheila (Don) Whisler, of Spokane, WA; a brother, George (Karen) Robinson, of Long Beach, WA; five grandchildren, Heath (Nicole) Benson, Megan Benson, Travis Gummere, Kody Gummere,and Chauncey Gummere; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Wilson and Rebecca Francis; two brothers James Francis and Martin Francis and daughter, Susan Gummere.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am, Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1006 Wicker Road, Sedro-Woolley. Arrangements are under the care of Lemley Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Northwest.
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to Dick and the boys. Joannie was, and will remain in our hearts and minds, a wonderful caring person. We were all blessed to call her our friend. Heaven has acquired another beautiful angel.
May God be with Dick, Kenneth and Lonnie at this time.
To the Benson family,
I’m very saddened to hear of Joan’s passing. It’s been several years since I’ve seen or spoken to Joan, however I have never forgotten her kindness and compassion and the care Joan has given me. I have many fond memories I have held very dear.. Sending prayers to Dick and the whole family.
Dick and family, so very sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers!